Heart palpitations are feelings or sensations that the heart is beating too hard, too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. They can be felt in the chest, throat, or neck. Many things can cause heart palpitations, including anxiety, stress, fear, caffeine, nicotine, certain drugs, diet pills, exercise, and fever. Heart palpitations are much more common […]

February is American Heart Month, an annual observance designed to increase awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Each year, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Fortunately, almost 80 percent of heart disease cases can be prevented when people make healthier choices and manage their medical conditions.