Every 10 minutes, a new person adds his or her name to the national waiting list for an organ transplant. Some people die waiting, while many of us don’t even realize we can help.
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Surviving a Heart Attack: What You Need to Know (Infographic)
Every year, more than 730,000 Americans have a heart attack. To save your life or the life of someone you love, you need to respond to symptoms right away.
Is Your Blood Pressure Too High for a Healthy Heart? (Infographic)
Blood pressure often rises with age. High blood pressure (hypertension) raises risks of heart disease, stroke and other problems. Find out what your numbers say about your risks and discover how to lower them as we “decode” blood pressure.
Does Your Fasting Glucose Put You at Risk for Heart Disease? (Infographic)
When glucose builds up in your blood, it damages blood vessels and nerves. Discover what your fasting glucose level says about your risk for heart disease and stroke. Then find out how to lower your risk as we “decode” fasting glucose.
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Does Your Waist Circumference Put Your Heart at Risk? (Infographic)
Having an “apple” shape, where fat sits around your middle, is more dangerous for your heart than having a “pear” shape, where fat sits around your hips. Find out if your waistline puts you at risk as we “decode” waist circumference.
Is Your LDL Cholesterol as Low as It Should Be? (Infographic)
LDL cholesterol is a major cause of coronary heart disease. Find out if your LDL cholesterol is where it should be. And discover steps you can take to lower it as we “decode” LDL.
Are Your Triglycerides in the Heart-Healthy Range? (Infographic)
Did you know that triglycerides are not a type of cholesterol? But high levels of this blood fat are also linked to coronary heart disease. Find out if your levels put you at risk and learn how to lower them as we “decode” triglycerides.
Is Your Body Mass Index Affecting Your Heart Health? (Infographic)
The higher your BMI, the greater your risks of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. Discover whether your score is in the healthy range as we “decode” BMI.
What America Doesn’t Know About Diabetes (Infographic)
In a Cleveland Clinic — Parade magazine survey, diabetes touched the lives of 53 percent of Americans. While they recognized that diabetes is serious, what they don’t understand about its symptoms, risk factors or impact may surprise you.
Think You’re Tasting Metal? Here’s Why (Infographic)
Medications. Colds. Cancer treatments. There are lots of things that can make you feel like you’re tasting old pennies or car exhaust. Read our infographic to see if any ring true for you.