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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Can I Do T Lower My Risk Of Heart Disease

Study: Agent Orange boosts heart disease, Parkinson's risks

July 29, 2009
According to new research, exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange that were sprayed by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War appears to have put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's disease.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Heart Disease, Homocysteine, B Vitamins--and You
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...rarely does any good for specific conditions such as heart disease, the vitamin and supplement... Read more »

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Heart Disease Prevention + Treatment: Get the Right Tests and Know Your Options
By HeartHawk , Health Expert

...the pleasure of becoming acquainted with pioneering heart disease prevention and reversal like... Read more »

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"Your heart disease is 'genetic'"
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

At 53, Sam had been through the wringer with heart disease. He suffered his first heart attack at... Read more »

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What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...misdiagnosed.   True or false: Every year, more women die of heart disease than men.   The... Read more »

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Eating Whole Grains Lowers Your Risk of Heart Failure
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Association that supports eating whole grains to reduce heart disease risk.   The 13 year study... Read more »

Health Guide

Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor
...to be confused about your own health. I understand that I can’t change certain risk factors for heart disease such as  my family history, gender, race or age, but there are things that I can... Read more »
Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
...your body, causing them to deteriorate over time. This stress can result in conditions such as stroke, heart disease, sexual dysfunction, kidney disease, and even neurological problems. Find out... Read more »
Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
...the development of this disease.Scientists are finding more clues that some of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and low levels of the... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...the development of this disease.Scientists are finding more clues that some of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and low levels of the... Read more »
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...Transfat has also been found to raise cholesterol levels and has been associated with increased risk of heart disease. Transfat is listed under total fat on the food label. Look for foods that... 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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...combination with progestin can infrequently cause heart disease (e.g., heart attacks), stroke,... Read more »

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...use, having high cholesterol/diabetes, or history of heart disease. Discuss these risks and the... Read more »

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...combination with progestin can infrequently cause heart disease (e.g., heart attacks), stroke,... 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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...these serious side effects may increase if you have heart disease and with longer use of this... Read more »

Related News

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 »

Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk
March 18, 2008

(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
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 »

Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy
August 21, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many believe obesity, diabetes and heart disease are close relatives. However, two new studies indicate weight alone does not... Read summary »

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 »