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Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s What You Need to Do
A family history of coronary artery disease can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk.
10 Heart Disease Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Heart disease causes more U.S. deaths yearly than all types of cancer combined. Yet myths about heart disease and its prevention persist. Discover the facts behind the fiction.
How Are Stress and Heart Disease Related?
Everyone knows stress is bad, but did you know it’s particularly bad for our hearts? Learn how stress plays a factor on our heart health and how to cope better.
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Statins Giving You Achy Muscles? Ask Your Doctor About These 4 Potential Fixes
Statins are effective for preventing heart attacks and strokes, but some people stop taking them because of side effects. If you think you can’t tolerate statins, ask your doctor about trying the following steps.
Women: Here’s Your No. 1 Killer
Women, what do you think your #1 killer is? It’s not breast cancer.
Are Hot Tubs Safe If You Have Heart Disease?
Can you relax in a hot tub if you have heart disease? Here’s what you need to know about the potential dangers and some common-sense safety tips.
Should You Get a Preventive Ultrasound Screening to Help Detect Heart Attack or Stroke?
If you don’t have symptoms of cardiovascular disease, a preventive ultrasound screening is unlikely to be helpful, experts say.
How You Can Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome
Holiday heart syndrome is when overeating (and overindulging in alcohol) leads to an irregular heartbeat. Here’s how to avoid it.
How to Read Food Labels If You Have Heart Disease
Food labels contain a lot of valuable information to help you manage heart disease or its risk factors. Our dietitian explains 7 numbers you need to pay attention to on the Nutrition Facts.
