Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure. A representative for the singer confirmed the news in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The statement says Richie underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation and the “doctor said everything went perfectly.” It says Richie “is doing great but will take some time off and will be back on stage soon.” A-fib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that is a worrisome stage-setter for blood clots, stroke and heart failure. The 77-year-old singer and “American Idol” judge also postponed two concerts earlier this year, in June, after falling ill.

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People all over town were showing their support for National Wear Red Day. It's part of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign that brings attention to heart disease in women.

The New Year brings 365 new chances to start over. A new beginning could simply mean not taking that smoking break, or cutting down on drinking.

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A large study finds that people with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help.

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Chances are you know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. One person dies every 38 seconds as a result of cardiovascular disease. Knowing your risk can hopefully change that statistic. We sit down with a cardiologist for heart attack prevention tips in tonight's Ask the Doctor.

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It's National Wear Red Day, and many across the country are wearing the color to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, and to save lives.