Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - Heart Disease Can drinking alcohol actually be beneficial to your heart? What are some of the possible heart-related benefits of moderate alcohol consumption? How do I know what "moderate drinking" is? Is moderate drinking safe for everyone? How does alcohol affect heart disease risk? What is atrial fibrillation? What happens during atrial fibrillation? Who normally suffers from atrial fibrillation? Can atrial fibrillation cause other health problems? What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation? How is atrial fibrillation diagnosed? How is atrial fibrillation treated? What causes coronary artery disease? How does bypass surgery treat coronary artery disease? What happens during bypass surgery? What is the latest bypass surgery technique? How is bypass surgery performed? What is recovery like after bypass surgery? Why should children exercise? What other benefits do children gain from exercising? How can I help my child like exercise? Why has obesity reached epidemic proportions? What health problems are overweight and obese children at risk for? What is hypertension? What can parents and caregivers do to raise healthier children? What are the benefits of regular exercise as an older adult? How do you adjust to exercising in warmer weather? What should I wear while exercising? Staying hydrated is important during exercise. What signs should I look out for? What if I do not want to exercise outside? What are my options? What is HAPI? Why is it important to know and manage your total cholesterol? What should my total cholesterol level be? What's the difference in "good" versus "bad" cholesterol? Why should cholesterol be managed in older adults? How do you know if you are "high-risk" for coronary heart disease? Am I still at high-risk if I have not had a heart attack? What must I do to lower my cholesterol? What is the healthy range for cholesterol? What is a clinical trial? What are the potential benefits of clinical trials? What clinical trial work is done at Palmetto Health? What should I do if I think the person with me is having a heart attack? What is "CPR?" How can I learn CPR? Is weight a concern if someone has diabetes? How do carbohydrates affect diabetics? What is the glycemic index? What's the best way for a diabetic to lose or maintain weight? Is the GI system recommended instead of a low-carb diet for diabetics? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!