Heart Attack
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Heart attacks and Strokes 101
If your arteries become blocked, blood circulation is reduced and may suddenly stop. Depending on where the blockage occurs you... more
A five point plan to lower your heart rate and extend your body’s expiration date
Italian researchers found that having a resting heart rate above 70 beats per minute increases your risk of dying of... more
Dental Care Prevents Heart Attacks
Periodontal disease is internal inflammation, and that inflammation damages your arteries Brush your teeth every day It is important to keep your... more
Exercise prevents heart attacks
How does exercise prevent heart attacks? Internal inflammation is what leads to weakening of artery walls, and the need for the... more
Healthy lifestyle heads off heart attacks
From the Harvard School of Public Health Are you leading a low-risk lifestyle, or do you choose unhealthy activities? A recent... more
High HDL cholesterol lowers your risks
Learn your HDL number and do what you can to raise it to 50 What is HDL? HDL stands for high density... more
Nutrition Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
Eat to defeat heart disease You want clean and unblocked blood vessels. Just as a traffic jam can bring a city... more