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AHA: Americans' cholesterol still too high
October 03, 2008
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Why African-Americans At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...African-Americans, as a group, are at greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Every year more... Read more »
Love Your Heart While Caring for Your Migraines
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...men.increased risk of stroke in Migraineurs of both genders. Heart disease and stroke, both... Read more »
What is a “good” cholesterol level?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...question: Either cholesterol is too high and you'll have heart disease in your future, or it's... Read more »
It's a Waist Matter
By The HealthGal , Health Expert...warning. That specific fat not only "feeds diabetes and heart disease" but it also hastens... Read more »
Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease
By HeartHawk , Health ExpertYou have just been handed a diagnosis of heart disease. For some it may mean an immediate heart... Read more »
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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 »Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
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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 »Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...changes in what you eat and by being more active, you can make great strides toward reducing your risk of heart disease.Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced in your liver. It... Read more »Support Groups
...Survivor Stories Personal accounts from stroke survivors. The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease This site includes a support network program, an online forum and first person... Read more »Images
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...prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack,... Read more »
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...stopped, especially if you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery... Read more »
... Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or have heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease,... Read more »
...(met-oh-PRO-lol) Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary... Read more »
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Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Disease
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even so-called normal levels of the thyroid hormone known as thyrotropin may be putting women at risk for heart disease. New... Read summary »
Heart Disease and Happiness
July 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Better treatments for heart disease may help people live longer, but are they enjoying that extra time? A new study from the... Read summary »
Genes Predict Kidney Disease?
May 18, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study reveals three genes that contain common mutations may put some people at a higher risk for kidney disease. More than... Read summary »
Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease Risk
October 22, 2007(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 »
Can Women be fat and fit?
May 13, 2008(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 »
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