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| Featured |
| Heart Attacks Rising Among Younger Women |
| Younger U.S. women are suffering heart attacks at a higher rate now than 20 years ago |
| Statins Help the Heart, No Matter What Your Age |
| Cholesterol-lowering statins are already known to help cut heart risks for seniors and the middle-aged. Now, research confirms the meds can also help people aged 75 and older |
| FDA to Tighten Oversight of Supplements |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to strengthen regulation of dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals and herbs |
| 7 Things That Can Affect the Heart -- And What to Do About Them |
| Genetics can play a role in cardiovascular health, but so can lifestyle changes. Here are seven factors than can affect the heart and what to do about them |
| Boosting Your Diet for Exercise |
| Regular exercise doesn't give you license to eat whatever you want |
| Keep Your Weight Down and Exercise to Fight Disease |
| A lower healthier weight and more regular exercise reduces the risk of not only heart disease but many types of cancer |
| Cutting Calories Can Boost Your Sex Life and Your Sleep |
| The benefits of eating fewer calories may go far beyond losing weight |
| How Inactivity and Junk Food Can Harm Your Heart ... and Brain |
| Regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet and good sleep could be important factors in staving off age-related declines in brain function |
| Update Dietary Guidelines for a Healthier You |
| Research links vegetables and fruits to a lower risk of many chronic illnesses and suggests they may protect against some cancers. Likewise, making healthier choices like whole rather than refined grains, a step that may reduce heart disease risk and help with weight control |
| Walnuts, Almonds Help the Hearts of Those With Type 2 Diabetes |
| If you have type 2 diabetes and you want to do your heart a favor, a new study suggests you should let your diet get a little nutty |
| Health Tip: Eat Less Salt |
| Too much salt may cause you to retain fluids and raise your blood pressure |
| Are There Health Benefits From Chocolate? |
| Most dark chocolate is high in flavonoids, and research suggests consuming more dietary flavonoids is linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease. While chocolate can still be part of an overall healthy diet, it is prudent that you eat it in moderation if you like it |
| You've Fainted. How Long Do You Need to Stay in the ER? |
| How long patients who faint should be monitored in the emergency department hinges on their risk for serious disease, a new study says |
| Rethinking Blood Pressure Readings |
| As part of the new guidelines, the target measurement for high blood pressure patients with existing heart disease was trimmed to less than 130/80 mmHg |
| High Blood Pressure Top Risk Factor for Stroke in Young Adults |
| The odds of having a stroke increased significantly as people entered their 20s if they had high blood pressure or more than one risk factor |
| Marijuana, Cocaine May Play Role in Young Americans' Rising Stroke Rate |
| The number of younger adults having strokes is rising. New research suggests growth in illegal drug use could be playing a role |
| Could Diet Sodas Raise an Older Woman's Stroke Risk? |
| Those who drank two or more diet drinks per day saw their overall stroke risk rise by 23 percent, compared with those who consumed diet drinks less than once a week |
| Transgender Hormone Therapy Could Pose Heart Dangers |
| Men and women who get hormone therapy during gender transition treatment may face a much higher risk for developing heart disease |
| Coming Soon: Battery-Free Pacemakers Powered by the Heart? |
| Scientists say they've taken a first step toward creating a pacemaker that runs on the heart's own energy rather than batteries |
| Sleep Apnea Patients Who Are Drowsy During the Day at Risk for Heart Woes |
| People who suffer from sleep apnea and are very tired during the day may be more likely to develop heart disease |
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