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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Facts On Heart Disease

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Go Red! Women and Cholesterol

By Dr. Kang Health Expert
February is not only a time for us to focus on our romantic hearts but also on our biologic ones as well.  February has been designated heart awareness month by the American Heart Association, and during this month numerous campaigns are launched in the hopes of increasing our awareness and education about heart disease, the #1 killer in our country.

Many people often think of heart disease as a man’s disease, but in fact heart disease is an equal opportunity killer.  More women die from hear...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Chicken Soup for the Heart
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...that blood pressure is a significant risk fact for heart disease and stroke.  It's estimated... Read more »

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On Blueberries
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...story saying that blueberries reduce the risk of heart disease. The story stemmed from a... Read more »

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The Untold Story: Heart Disease is a Reversible Process
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...There's an important story not being told:   Heart disease is a reversible process.  ... Read more »

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What You Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...Heart Association, nearly every woman is in danger of heart disease and stroke. This means that... Read more »

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Weight loss or niacin: Which is better?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...nutritional supplement to correct many causes of heart disease. But, there is an alternative.... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Attack Stories: Share Your Heart Disease Story
We're always looking for individuals to write about their experiences with heart disease. Here's how you can contribute yours Heart Disease Connection thrives because individuals like you are willing... Read more »
New York City Bans Trans Fats
...City Board of Health passed a ban on trans fats in December. This widely used fat has been linked to heart disease.This ban, the first on a food item approved by the Food and Drug Administration... Read more »
Screen for Heart Disease
...for weight control (Curves), others for faddish body development.  Because of the prevalence of heart disease in the United States and the fact that many health-club participants are... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...will experience a serious heart event. About 25% of all Americans have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Most risk factors for heart disease are related to lifestyle and environmental... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to the Heart Disease Center. Learning that you or someone you love has heart disease can be frightening. However, you're not alone: heart disease affects an estimated 62 million Americans.... Read more »

Medications

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...prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack,... Read more »

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...(nay-DOE-lole) Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery... Read more »

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...stopped, especially if you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery... Read more »

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... Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or have heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease,... Read more »

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...(met-oh-PRO-lol) Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary... Read more »

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