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Unhealthy teens will likely boost heart disease rates, study finds
Heart Matters Unhealthy teens will likely boost heart disease rates, study findsBy not adopting healthy lifestyles, American teens are putting themselves at risk for heart disease as adults, according...
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Costs of treating heart failure will likely double in 20 years
Heart Stats Costs of treating heart failure will likely double in 20 yearsAs the U.S. population ages, the number of heart failure patients may reach 8 million by 2030 and the trend will be costly,...
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Can eating less salt save a half-million lives?
Watch that shakerCan eating less salt save a half-million lives?Americans love their salt, but those little sodium chloride crystals can be a silent killer, cardiologists say. And if we all cut back,...
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Your dog may be helping your heart
Doggie Healing Your dog may be helping your heartThat warm fuzzy feeling you get when snuggling with your pet may actually be helping your heart, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The...
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Stroke treatment costs could double by 2030
Alarming newsStroke treatment costs could double by 2030As the U.S. population ages, the number of people having strokes is projected to increase by 20 percent and along with that, the cost to treat...
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Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often
Walking the talkPhysically fit doctors prescribe exercise more oftenDoctors who are physically fit are much more likely to encourage their patients to adopt an active lifestyle than doctors who lead...
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7 lifestyle habits = Amazing health benefits
Healthy Routines 7 lifestyle habits = Amazing health benefitsYou don’t have to believe in the lucky number seven to get the life-saving benefits of the seven healthy habits highlighted in a recent...
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Should doctors focus more on preventing heart disease?
Changing BehaviorsShould doctors focus more on preventing heart disease?The American Heart Association (AHA), is urging doctors to focus on a preventive approach, rather than a treatment-based one, to...
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AHA overhauls heart disease guidelines
Heart HealthyAHA overhauls heart disease guidelinesFinding out your heart disease risk at a young age could save your life. And now updated guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the...
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New heart risk calculator flawed?
Weighing Risks New heart risk calculator flawed?This week, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new guidelines for who might need to take cholesterol-lowering...
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Can coffee improve your heart health?
Java BoostCan coffee improve your heart health?It turns out that you may actually be doing your heart a favor by sipping a steaming cup of java. A new study says the caffeine in a cup of coffee can...
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Anxiety linked to stroke in first-ever study
Cause and effectAnxiety linked to stroke in first-ever studyIn a groundbreaking study, scientists say they have found a direct link between anxiety and stroke. Researchers looked at more than 6,000...
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Why kids aren’t running
Fitness DeclineWhy kids aren’t runningIn a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013, researchers said the decline in running fitness may indicate worse health in...
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Ready-to-eat foods for toddlers packed with salt, study says
Salt OverloadReady-to-eat foods for toddlers packed with salt, study saysThey may be fast, convenient and fun, but most pre-packaged foods contain far too much salt and put kids’ health at risk, a...
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FDA calls for nutrition label revamp
Clear ChoicesFDA calls for nutrition label revampWith more Americans paying attention to nutrition labels than ever before, the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) is using the opportunity to give...
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How resistance training can lower heart disease risks
Healthy liftingHow resistance training can lower heart disease risksWhen people are looking to tone and strengthen their muscles, they immediately think “weight lifting.” So why do we shy away from...
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Physically fit doctors prescribe exercise more often
Walking the talkPhysically fit doctors prescribe exercise more oftenDoctors who are physically fit are much more likely to encourage their patients to adopt an active lifestyle than doctors who lead...
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Q & A: Know your heart health
Q & A: Know your heart healthCardiologist, Dr. Peter J. Stacy of Advocate Medical Group answers questions about heart disease, prevention and treatment during this edition of AdvocateLive. Dr....
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Treatments for young patient’s heart defect helps her live fuller life
A Strong WillTreatments for young patient’s heart defect helps her live fuller lifeButhul Hussaini may be 26-years-old, but to her doctors at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., she’s...
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New guidelines for preventing stroke in women
Take precautionsNew guidelines for preventing stroke in womenAccording to newly released guidelines, women have unique risk factors for stroke that should be monitored no matter their age. The...
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