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John Higgins
MD
sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Fitbit Gets FDA Clearance To Detect Atrial Fibrillation—Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Fitbit AFib just got FDA clearance to launch as part of Fitbit's ECG app come fall. Here's what you need to know about the important metric.
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‘I’m a Cardiologist and Marathon Runner, and This Is My Best Recovery Advice’
We asked a cardiologist for his best marathon recovery advice. Here's why he wants you to do push-ups and sleep once you've run 26.2.
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‘I’m a Sports Cardiologist and Marathon Runner, and These Are the Heart-Healthy Breakfasts I Love’
A sports cardiologist breaks down the four best breakfasts for runners, including pancakes, eggs, smoothies, and more.
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Here’s What a Sports Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Signing Up To Run a Race
Asking yourself: "Am I ready for a marathon?" Here are a sports cardiologist's three best tips for taking your 26.2 training in stride.
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I’m a Cardiologist. Here’s Why I Encourage Every Runner To Focus on Their ‘Forever Pace’ for Heart Health
A cardiolgist-slash-marathoner wants you to focus on your "forever running pace" for better hearth health. Here's why.
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