Heart Health

Women and Heart Disease


Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet female cardiac patients receive inferior medical care compared with men.

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Smoker's Heart May Skip a Beat


New study finds that both current and former smokers run an elevated risk of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation.

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Sadness, Heart Disease Linked


People who are depressed are literally sick at heart: They have a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease, and no one knows why.

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I've heard of omega-3 fatty acids. What are they exactly, and why are these fats good for my heart?

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Omega-3s are part of the polyunsaturated family of fats that are found mainly in fish and some plant sources. Why have they become so popular? ... Read More...

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Angina and Heart Attacks

Posted September 14, 2008 9:05 PM

For some unfortunate souls, sudden death is the first sign of heart disease. But for many others, chest pain, or angina, is the symptom that brings heart problems to light. Here's what you need to know about this important signal.

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Winter Heart Attack Spike

Posted December 15, 2008 4:11 PM
Quick ... what time of the year are you at highest risk of a heart attack? Believe it or not, it's now. Some studies indicate that death rates from heart attacks and stroke as well as non-heart-related causes spike during the cold winter months. Read more...

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The 'Sandwich Generation' and Heart Health

Posted December 15, 2008 3:57 PM
Women in the sandwich generation who live in a household of three generations triple their odds of serious heart disease, according to researchers. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Cholesterol and Lifestyle

Started by MikeSmith on July 29, 2008 10:39 PM

I understand that I should cut back on cholesterol-heavy foods. But are there any good cholesterol foods that I can eat to balance out my "bad" cholesterol cravings? Can I just cut out some and still enjoy others?

How do you guys make it work?

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