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Quit smoking or using tobacco: A how-to for your health

Quit smoking or using tobacco: A how-to for your health

Quitting means overcoming 2 obstacles: a physical addiction and a habit
SHN Staff 11 min read
You can start preventing heart disease at any age

You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Knowing genetics and implementing healthy habits early can protect your heart
Simon Floss 8 min read
Sanford among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack

Sanford among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack

Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level cardiac care
Jessica Schindeldecker 3 min read
New to CPAP? Tips on getting used to sleep apnea treatment

New to CPAP? Tips on getting used to sleep apnea treatment

Don’t quit your machine. Sanford Health Equip tackles new patients’ FAQs about CPAP.
Jason Anschutz 10 min read
High blood pressure is more serious than you may think

High blood pressure is more serious than you may think

Often coming without symptoms, high blood pressure can have deadly results
Ukamaka Nwadibia, MD 7 min read
Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?

Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?

They are two distinct screenings, but both are important to your health
Simon Floss 5 min read
Yardwork in fall and winter can be hazardous to your health

Yardwork in fall and winter can be hazardous to your health

Heat and cold with exertion can overload the heart, so watch your body’s signs
Simon Floss 5 min read
Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

"If a heart attack had occurred, it very likely could have been lethal"
Jeanette Rackl 8 min read
Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Learn what you can do to support your kids through their feelings and emotions
Sanford Fit 9 min read
Bismarck patient receives smallest pacemaker in the world

Bismarck patient receives smallest pacemaker in the world

New wireless device reduces complications found in other pacemakers
Erin Horn 5 min read