According to a recent study, even a young heart can be harmed by obesity. Researchers from Washington University studied 168 children and found that those who were obese had an unusual motion in their heart muscle--an early sign of possible heart disease. The researchers say this means long-lasting heart damage can start early in life.
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Jack had been told again and again that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his cholesterol panel. His numbers: Total cholesterol 198... Read more »
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Can pain in the jaw or teeth be an indication of a heart attack? How do I tell if a pain in my arm or shoulder is due to a heart... Read more »
The standard test for diagnosing heart disease, angiography, does not work for women as well as it does for men, researchers found. Angiography... Read more »
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control... Read more »
A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that most Americans don't know all the warning signs of a heart... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionHeart disease prevention is important before and after someone is diagnosed with the condition:Primary prevention refers to measures that... Read more »
A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form... Read more »
Reduce your heart disease risk through diet, exercise and more.... Read more »