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Heart-Healthy Diets CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology

WEBWhat it is: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a balanced eating plan that focuses on eating fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, whole …

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Move More CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology

WEBIn addition to helping prevent heart disease, exercise is known to reduce stress and improve sleep, energy level, mood and even brain functioning. For people …

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Dietary Guidelines CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology

WEBYou can also refer to the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which offers information about how to make healthy choices to help prevent …

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Coronary Artery Disease

WEBOverview. Coronary artery disease affects more than 18 million American adults, making it the most common type of heart disease. But because CAD usually …

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Peripheral Artery Disease

WEBEat healthy: A healthy diet is an important part of any program to help prevent heart disease. The 2019 ACC/AHA Primary Prevention Guideline recommends following …

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Smoking and Heart Disease

WEBWhen you smoke, your arteries tighten, which makes your heart work harder. Smoking also can trigger an irregular heart rhythm and raise blood pressure, which are …

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What Is a Cardiologist

WEBWhether the cardiologist sees you in the office or in the hospital, he or she will review your medical history and perform a physical examination which may include …

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The Importance of Promoting Heart Health in Early Childhood

WEBChildhood presents a golden opportunity for health promotion, based on a recent paper that highlights the importance of learning healthy behaviors early in life to …

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Women and Heart Disease

WEBHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women in America. Each year, heart disease and related risk factors are missed in women. Symptoms of coronary …

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High Blood Pressure

WEBHigh blood pressure is often found during a routine office visit when your health care professional checks it along with other vital signs. In some cases, people …

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New Guidelines for Evaluating, Diagnosing, and Treating

WEBBy Sal Esposito; Arielle Abovich, MD, MPH; Roger S. Blumenthal, MD; Martha Gulati, MD. After injuries, chest pain is the primary reason for emergency …

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Smartphone App Helps Combat High Blood Pressure

WEBResults will be presented on March 17 at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session and link the at-home tool to significant …

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How Active Can I Be With AFib

WEBSome people fear that exercising, having sex or engaging in physical tasks at home or at work might trigger an AFib episode or hurt their heart. The good news is …

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Metabolic Syndrome CardioSmart – American College of …

WEBMetabolic Syndrome. It might sound like a single condition, but metabolic syndrome actually describes a clustering of risk factors for heart disease. These include …

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Living Near Fast Food is Associated with Greater Risk for

WEBLiving near fast food restaurants could spell trouble for heart health, based on a Dutch study that found that adults living within a half-mile of fast food outlets were …

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Energy Drinks Quickly Affect the Heart

WEBEnergy drinks—which contain a mixture of caffeine and other energy-boosting ingredients—have been linked to a number of health problems, including …

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Study Confirms the Link Between Gum Disease and High Blood …

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