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HEART CARE
Should You Take an Aspirin a Day for Heart Health?
Everyone’s situation is different, but should you take an aspirin a day to protect against heart disease even if you're healthy? Learn more.
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HEART CARE
Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Four lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent, even if you have a family history.
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HEART CARE
The Benefits of Omega-3 Oils for Your Heart
Omega-3s seem to protect us from a long list of diseases, including depression, rheumatoid arthritis, macular degeneration, colon cancer, and heart disease.
Heart Disease and Depression
Cardiovascular disease is the number one global cause of death, and about one in five who recover from a heart attack are found to have depression soon afterwards.
Muscle Pain Caused by Statins
Pain may be the result of an interaction with other prescription drugs.
How to Prevent a Heart Attack
Knowing what factors put you at risk for a heart attack is the first step towards prevention. But lifestyle changes and proper medication can lower your risk.
Smoking and Heart Disease – Another Reason to Stop
We know that smoking and heart disease go hand and hand. And new research shows how smoking damages the heart directly and can even lead to heart failure.
Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Calcium supplements may be harming your heart, not preventing osteoporosis.
The Obesity Epidemic in America
Americans are fatter than ever, putting themselves at risk for serious health problems and boosting the cost of healthcare.
When Is Fainting a Sign of Danger?
Five percent of people who go to an ER after fainting have a serious problem that isn’t obvious. How do you know when fainting means you need immediate care?
When Is Chest Pain in Women Dangerous?
Chest pain in women is a strong signal to get medical care, but it is not always present during heart attacks. Here's what you should know.
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentCoronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) become hardened and narrowed. The arteries harden and narrow because of a buildup of plaque on the inner walls. Plaque is made up of cholesterol and fatty deposits. This is called atherosclerosis. Narrowing of the coronary arteries can limit blood flow to the heart. This means less oxygen gets to the heart. Less oxygen can lead to angina, heart failure, irregular heart rhythm, and heart attack.
What Is Coronary Artery Disease?
What is coronary artery disease? Who is at risk, and how can it be prevented? Here’s what you need to know about this form of heart disease.
What Are the Signs of a Blood Clot?
Swelling, pain, or tenderness in a vein, usually in a lower leg, may be signs of a blood clot, which can be dangerous if it travels to your heart or lungs.
Getting More Sleep May Protect Your Heart
If your “bad” cholesterol is soaring and your slumber time is shrinking, you could be putting your cardiovascular system in danger.
Take the Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.
1. At what age should you have your first screening for high blood pressure?