How's Your Heart Rhythm?

When the heart beats with a normal rhythm, electricity flows from the top to the bottom

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Atrial Fibrillation: Heart Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment for AFib Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation or AF can lead to serious heart complications like stroke. Risks associated with AFib are... Read more ...  News If 1 in 10 U.S. Smokers Quits, $63 Billion Saved Kicking the smoking habit boosts more than just your health -- it also saves money. That's because health care costs plummet just one year after stopping, new research shows... Read more ... Pumping Iron? Try Longer Breaks Between Sets for Max Muscles Taking longer rests during weight training workouts could maximize muscle growth, a small study suggests. Many experts recommend shorter periods of rest, but that may actually... Read more ... FDA to Re-examine What Makes a Food 'Healthy' Which of these foods, if any, should be labeled "healthy"? Raisin bran? Avocados? Granola bars?Going by current -- and perhaps outdated -- U.S. food-labeling regulations, it's... Read more ... What a Change in DEA's Pot Rules Might Mean for Medical Research Most doctors approach medical marijuana with a great deal of uncertainty, because drug laws have hindered researchers' ability to figure out what pot can and can't do for sick patients... Read more ... Health Tip: Walking is Good for You You don't have to run marathons to get fit. Taking regular walks can help keep you healthier without the strain on your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says... Read more ... Study Ties Implanted Defibrillators to Long-Term Complications Implantable defibrillators -- devices that detect and correct an abnormal heart rhythm -- are associated with a high risk of long-term complications, a new study suggests. "An... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home