American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease

Heart Disease Awareness: When and Why You Should Get Screened Now
When should you get screened for heart disease? The American Heart Association recommends that routine screenings should start at age 20. That sounds early, but heart disease can
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in women: Why?
February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, on the first Friday of the month. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women.
American Heart Association raises awareness for heart disease in February
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the country are raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention.
Survey: Many Americans don’t know long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association. A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that many Americans are not aware of the long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy and the critical care needed before,
Simple ways to lower your heart disease risk
Getting regular checkups that focus on preventive care can help you stay well.They can also help you catch certain conditions early, potentially helping you li
Heart Disease in Women: An Urgent Call to Awareness
As a Cardiologist, I frequently encounter a concerning misconception among women: the belief that heart disease primarily affects others, while the fear
Disease starts on your plate, cardiologist says — here's what to change
Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist and public health campaigner based in London, says Americans' foods are fueling chronic ...
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9 Ways to Take Care of Your Heart Health for Valentine's Day
Decades of research support cardiovascular exercise as a first defense against heart disease. Walking is an easy, simple way to get cardio exercise in, and you can do it pretty much anywhere outdoors ...
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Heart Disease is Preventable
Op-Ed: Diet, exercise and stopping smoking will save many lives, especially in Brooklyn’s minority communities.
SWLA cardiologist explains ways to keep your heart healthy
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - February is heart health month. Here in Louisiana, we love our good Cajun and Creole dishes.
Heart disease remains leading cause of death in US, new report finds
A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
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A routine checkup saved her life: One woman’s journey with heart disease and the symptoms to watch for
February is Heart Month, an effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Wear Red Day lights up Albany to raise heart disease awareness
Despite a storm canceling the "Glow Red Ceremony," Albany is set to illuminate the night in red as part of Wear Red Day, a ...
People are getting heart conditions at a younger age. Here's what experts say might be behind it
"The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in younger people has many factors. Key contributors include obesity, ...