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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Heart Disease Risk

RA boosts heart disease risk

October 03, 2008
According to new research, people who've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) run a greater risk developing of heart disease. But experts say this increased risk can be spotted early and lessened by using the same criteria used to identify heart-disease risk in people who don't have RA. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Knowing your heart disease risk: How does cholesterol fit in?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...as high LDL as a risk factor. When talking about heart disease risk, abnormal cholesterol is... Read more »

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Reduce Heart Disease Risk by Eating Breakfast
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...have linked being overweight with a 45% increase in heart disease risk.  So, if you're... Read more »

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Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...cholesterol that has the greatest impact on your heart disease risk.  The ratio of total... Read more »

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Eating Too Much Red Meat Increases Heart Disease Risk
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps and take steps to reduce heart disease risk today. Read more »

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February 23: Avoid Trans Fatty Acids
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...cholesterol.  Consuming trans fats increases your heart disease risk.  Daily trans fat intake... Read more »

Health Guide

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...arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest Prevention Adults should take steps to control heart disease risk factors whenever possible. If you smoke, quit. Smoking more than doubles the... Read more »
Prevent Heart Disease: 6 Steps to Better Heart Health
...long-term. Related: Vitamin D: Explosive New Player in Heart Health Heart Diet Study: Do Not Swallow Whole Knowing Your Heart Disease Risk: Where Does Cholesterol Fit In?Salt and High Blood... Read more »
Gene Linked To Migraine and Increased Stroke Risk
...links and will help us to potentially develop preventative strategies... Doctors should try to reduce heart disease risk factors and advise young women who experience migraine with aura not to... Read more »
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...alcohol you drink. Keep your blood sugars under good control if you have diabetes. Reduce other heart disease risk factors, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. To... Read more »
What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...levels of 60 mg/dL or more help to lower your risk for heart disease. Triglycerides also can raise heart disease risk. Triglycerides are made in the liver and are also found in most oils, such as... Read more »

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Heart Disease High-Risk Factors

Learn heart disease risk factors. Are you at risk for heart disease?... Read more »

Medications

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...Consult your doctor about other ways to lower your heart disease risk. Storage Store at room... Read more »

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Middle-aged men who consume one to two drinks per day experienced a 41-percent reduction in heart-disease risks over men who do not drink at all, a... Read summary »

Can Women be fat and fit?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more... Read summary »

Omega-6 fatty acids may lower heart disease risk
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A new study published in the medical journal Circulation has found that omega-6 fatty acids are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan.... Read summary »

Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overweight people who think they can eliminate their risk for heart disease just by treating high blood pressure and high... Read summary »

Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease Risk
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another reason to get along with the people close to you. New research finds those who have conflict with those they... Read summary »