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Julie Corliss

Washington, D.C., United States

Medical Writer and Editor at Freelance

Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter at Harvard Health Publishing

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  • 1 week ago | health.harvard.edu | Julie Corliss

    A 2025 study suggests that squeezing a week’s worth of exercise (150 minutes) into just one or two days (a “weekend warrior” pattern) is linked to the same heart benefits as daily exercise.

  • 1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Julie Corliss

    To optimize cardiovascular health, the best strategy may be a workout that combines three types of exercise: moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, and strength training.

  • 1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Julie Corliss

    A daily serving of cheese is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease. But it's best to pair cheese with healthy foods like whole-grain crackers or salad.

  • 1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Julie Corliss

    The evidence for a benefit is pretty shallow — and a frigid dip could be risky for someone with underlying heart problems. Share Print This Page If dunking neck-deep in cold water sounds like an invigorating thrill, you might be tempted to try this trend, especially since cold-plunge pools are now found in gyms, wellness resorts, and hotels throughout the United States. Or maybe a natural environment sounds more appealing (see "Cold-water dips in the great outdoors").

  • 1 month ago | health.harvard.edu | Julie Corliss

    Catheter ablation is now a first‑line treatment for people recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Share Print This Page Until the late 20th century, medications were the only option to tame the rapid, chaotic heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (afib). Catheter ablation — a procedure that destroys faulty electrical pathways in the heart — was described as a treatment for afib in 1998 (see illustration).

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23 Aug 11

5.8 earthquake just a few minutes ago...our house in Rockville, MD was shaking pretty hard.