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Heart Failure Rates in the US Continue to Rise
By Joie M Gahum | Jan 28, 2017 09:30 AM ESTHeart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Rates of heart failure incidences continuously rise in the country.
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CPR Basics And Updates: You Could Save A Life With Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 04, 2017 07:43 AM ESTEveryone should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it helps save lives.
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Study Reveals That Blood Pressure Can Be Lowered By This Simple Berry
By BC Olvido | Dec 29, 2016 01:27 PM ESTFind out how to control blood pressure by incorporating this simple berry into your diet.
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Goodbye Princess Leia: Carrie Fisher Dead at 60 After Suffering From a Heart Attack
By BC Olvido | Dec 28, 2016 03:02 PM ESTCarrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars movie franchise, passed away on Tuesday.
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National Wear Red Day Spreads Awareness On Cardiovascular Diseases Among Women
By Jenn Loro | Feb 07, 2016 06:02 PM ESTThe AHA-led annual National Wear Red Day kicked off last Friday in an effort to educate more American women on the dangers of cardiovascular diseases.
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Heart Attack Symptoms Among Women Are Different From Men
By Jenn Loro | Jan 27, 2016 09:46 AM ESTA startling report released by the American Heart Association explains how heart attack symptoms differ between men and women.
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WHO Urges for Tighter Regulations over E-Cigarette Use
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 26, 2014 09:24 AM EDTAccording to the United Nations health agency, countries should regulate these products and prohibit them from indoor use until more research proves that the vapor does not cause any harm to bystanders.
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American Heart Association Calls for Tighter Regulations for E-cigarettes
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 25, 2014 02:51 PM EDTThe American Heart Association's recommended guidelines call for tighter control over the products as well as more research into the safety of the products.
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New Heart Disease and Stroke App Available for Doctors
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 19, 2014 01:19 PM ESTThe American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released their ASCVD Risk Estimator.
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American Heart Association Recommendations To Doctors
By Michelle Gil | Oct 14, 2013 09:09 PM EDTLiving a sedentary life could cause various cardiovascular health problems. The American Heart Association recommends that healthcare providers assess physical activity in individuals who come in for a regular check-up according to a scientific statement.
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Blocked Arteries Alone Can Lead to Strokes
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 01, 2013 09:54 AM ESTGerman researchers discovered that there is a link between the risk for strokes and blocked arteries. People with blocked arteries have a higher chance of suffering from a stroke even if they are not consider to be high risk.
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Strokes are Silent Killers: New Campaign Aims to Spread Awareness
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 20, 2013 04:41 PM ESTStrokes are silent and deadly killers and are often unrecognized by the victims. Since people may not know the symptoms, strokes become ignored which can jeopardize health dramatically. Learning and recognizing the signs of a stroke are vital in limiting the damages.
