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Aug 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm

A look at the causes of high blood pressure

A look at the causes of high blood pressure

According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. Find out if you’re at risk here.

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May 28, 2010 at 10:54 am

Living With COPD

Living With COPD

COPD is one of the nation’s leading causes of death but most of us have no idea what it is or how to deal with it. Get informed and improve your lifestyle.

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May 18, 2010 at 8:39 am

Working Overtime May Hurt Your Heart

Working Overtime May Hurt Your Heart

Putting in extra hours on the job may be good for your bank account but bad for your heart according to a new study.

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May 12, 2010 at 9:27 am

Bran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths

Bran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths

Most of us have heard that bran can help up lead a healthier life but new studies show a direct connection between consumin bran and improving our heart-health.

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May 3, 2010 at 1:04 pm

A Dose Of Chocolate A Day Keeps Heart Attack Away

A Dose Of Chocolate A Day Keeps Heart Attack Away

Doctor’s have given chocolate lovers a reason to celebrate with their findings in a recent heart-health study.

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Apr 28, 2010 at 2:19 pm

12 Tips For Better Heart Health

12 Tips For Better Heart Health

Living a fast-paced life can cost your heart in the future, but what are some steps that you can take to improve your heart health right now?

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Apr 23, 2010 at 10:40 am

Facts You May Not Know About Heart Health And Heart Disease

Facts You May Not Know About Heart Health And Heart Disease

Do you have any idea what keeps your hear ticking as it should? Check out some amazing and little known facts about your heart here.

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Apr 19, 2010 at 9:15 am

7 Steps To Heart Health

7 Steps To Heart Health

Assessing whether you are in poor, moderate or ideal cardiovascular health takes just seconds, thanks to a new American Heart Association measure of health factors and behaviors.

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Apr 19, 2010 at 9:00 am

Light Drinking Is Good For The Heart

Light Drinking Is Good For The Heart

Two major studies have shown that moderate drinking is good for the heart, but excessive drinking is bad for your health in general. According to Dr. Kenneth J. Mukamal, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School this study does not mean that drinking guidelines have changed.

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Apr 14, 2010 at 8:45 am

Eating Carbs Can Boost The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

Eating Carbs Can Boost The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

Women who eat more white bread, white rice, pizza, and other carbohydrate-rich foods that cause blood sugar to spike are more than twice as likely to develop heart disease than women who eat less of those foods, a new study suggests.

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