Heart & Coronary Issues
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Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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An unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. Learn why and how to eat more foods that nourish.
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Are You Heart Smart?
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Take our short Heart Smart Quiz to test your knowledge about having a healthier heart.
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September is PAD Awareness Month
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September is Peripheral Artery Disease or P.A.D. awareness month. A time for us to raise awareness about this chronic circulatory condition.
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Celebrate a Healthy Heart! February is American Heart Month
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. American Heart Month is a great time to take steps to protect yourself against heart disease.
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What You Need to Know about Cholesterol
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We’ve all heard that we should watch out for high cholesterol, but what is it, and what do we need to know about cholesterol? What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood. Your liver produces cholesterol, and it’s also in some foods such as dairy and meat products. Your body…
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May is Stroke Awareness Month
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Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and #1 cause of disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain or within the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When it happens, part of the brain doesn’t get the blood and oxygen it needs causing cells to…
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How does Heart Disease Affect Women?
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Heart Disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. According to the CDC, about 1 in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease. Many women can take steps to prevent heart disease by knowing the risk factors and making healthy lifestyle choices. Women’s Heart Health Risk Factors The top…
