Being active and involved in care decisions and taking extra precautions to prevent infection when in a hospital can help keep you and your family safe.
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A marriage is based on love and respect. You, your spouse, and your relationship may grow and change with time, but these ideas can help your marriage stay successful over the years.
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Alcohol may have some health benefits, including lowering the risk for heart disease, but it may also lead to abusive drinking and other diseases.
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Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.
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The key to cardiovascular fitness is getting a good but safe aerobic workout. Heart rate monitors can help you do that with ease. Learn about how to find your target heart rate.
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Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.
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Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise.
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Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes.
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Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart.
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Atherosclerosis can cause strokes, heart attacks, and death. But you can prevent this condition with things like a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and keeping a healthy weight.
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Fainting (syncope) is a brief loss of consciousness. This leads to falling down or needing to lie down, followed by a quick recovery. Fainting by itself is not a problem, but it could be a sign of a serious health condition.
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Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.
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Surveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health threat. But it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target.
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Over the long-term, your quality of life is tied to how severe your heart attack was and how it was treated. Beyond that, any change will depend largely on you.
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Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.
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Don't think you're safe just because you're inside. The air in homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.
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Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.
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Technology has given us the automated external defibrillator (AED), which is turning up far from hospitals. Some schools and public buildings already have AEDs.
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Following the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Read on to learn more about it.
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Most Americans survive a first heart attack. By taking action, however, they can significantly reduce their chances for a second heart attack.
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Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?
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Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.
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The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.
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The way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens to you in the future.
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Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
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There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines.
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Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms.
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Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides.
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Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women, the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to learn more about the signs and risks.
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Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make.
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Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
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A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.
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The disorder may develop when others make repeated negative comments about a person's weight.
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These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
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You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.
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