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Feeding your heart: Foods to help lower cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy material that your body needs to make hormones, vitamin D and…
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Cold feet and hands: Potential signs of poor circulation
If you have cold hands and feet when the rest of you is warm, it…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms and treatment
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility. However, it’s often treatable,…
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Why some people have low sodium levels in their blood
Most Americans eat more sodium than their bodies require. Too much sodium can worsen high…
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Inherited cholesterol: Early screening for children matters
High cholesterol is a common health condition for adults. However, like your hair or eye…
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Coronary heart disease and mental decline: What you should know
A recent study published in the American College of Cardiology found that people who are…
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Heart deaths dip below cancer deaths in high income nations
In so-called “high-income” nations, cancer has passed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death.…
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Taking statins and love grapefruit? Read this
If you’re one of the millions of Americans taking statins, and you’re a fan of…
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Menopause and heart disease: Are they connected?
Heart disease is the leading cause in female deaths. History tells us heart disease risk…
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