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AFib
Prolonged Sitting Increases Heart Disease Risk, Even If You Stay Active
We know staying active is healthier than being sedentary, but new research finds that too much sitting—regardless of exercise—is hard on the heart.
FDA Qualifies Apple Watch’s AFib History Feature for Clinical Trials
The smartwatch is the first digital health device to qualify for the agency’s program, which will enable researchers to use the feature in clinical trials.
AFib More Common and Risky in People Under 65 Than Previously Thought: Study
More than 25 percent of patients studied were under 65. Previously, it was thought that roughly 2 percent of people in this age group had Afib.
Treating Gum Disease May Prevent Return of Irregular Heartbeat: Study
Though many may not realize it—the health of the heart is intimately connected to the health of the mouth.
