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Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
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Infographic: Heart attack symptoms Chest discomfort is the most common symptom, but there are others as well. Read more |
Medication, healthy lifestyle the focus of new cholesterol guideline “The likely impact of the recommendations is that more people who would benefit from statins are going to be on them, while fewer people who wouldn’t benefit from statins are going to be on them,” said Neil J. Stone, MD, chair of the panel that wrote the guideline. Read more |
For heart health, focus on overall diet and exercise patterns Rather than fretting over occasional indulgences, people should focus on their overall diet and exercise patterns. Read more |
Vitamin supplements don't appear to prevent cancer or heart disease "There is not enough evidence to determine whether you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer by taking single or paired nutrients, or a multivitamin," said Michael LeFevre, MD, co-chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read more |
Flu vaccine may help protect against heart attack, stroke People at high risk for serious cardiovascular problems may be able to lessen that risk with an inexpensive, safe, yearly flu shot, according to a study. Read more |
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