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Low Vitamin C Levels Linked To Deadly Strokes
By Christine Hsu | Feb 15, 2014 12:09 PM ESTLoading up on vitamin C may help cut the risk of stroke, according to a new study.
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Active Teens Have Healthier Hearts Decades Later
By Christine Hsu | Jan 08, 2014 04:30 PM ESTActive teens are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks in 30 or 40 years later. A new study found a strong link between a person's fitness as a teenager and their risk of heart attack in later life.
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Molecule Behind Benefits of Exercise Discovered
By Christine Hsu | Jan 07, 2014 07:00 PM ESTScientists have discovered the molecule behind the benefits of exercise. It's no secret that exercise can help improve health and lengthen lifespan. However, the bodily changes that help promote these benefits are less clear.
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2,000 Extra Steps a Day Tied to Heart Health
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 20, 2013 11:10 AM ESTResearchers found that an extra 2,000 steps a day could improve heart health.
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Drinking Coffee May Make Blood Vessels More Efficient
By Christine Hsu | Nov 20, 2013 12:12 PM ESTDrinking coffee gives you more than just a mental boost- it can also help make your blood vessels more efficient.
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Older Ex-Smokers Reap Heart Benefits Faster Than Previously Believed
By Christine Hsu | Nov 20, 2013 11:16 AM ESTIt's never too late to benefit from smoking cessation. New research reveals that older smokers over 65 years of age can still cut their risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths to the level of never-smokers when they quit.
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Top Signs of Impending Sudden Cardiac Arrest Revealed
By Christine Hsu | Nov 19, 2013 02:23 PM ESTSudden cardiac arrests aren't always sudden, according to researchers. New research reveals that more than half of men experience warning signs up to a month before they suffer cardiac arrests.
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Some Vegetable Oils May Up Heart Risk
By Christine Hsu | Nov 11, 2013 05:41 PM ESTVegetable oils may actually increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Canadian researchers found that some vegetable oils that claim to be healthy may actually up the risk of heart disease.
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Study Reports Flu Vaccine Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Events
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 22, 2013 04:02 PM EDTResearchers reported that the flu vaccine appeared to reduce people's risk of suffering from a cardiovascular event.
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Study Ties Low Dietary Fiber Intake to Increased Heart Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 18, 2013 04:47 PM EDTResearchers reported that people who have low dietary fiber intake are at a greater risk of cardio-metabolic conditions.
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Stroke Cuts Three to Five Years of Quality Life
By Christine Hsu | Oct 09, 2013 05:58 PM EDTSuffering a stroke may shave three to five quality years off your life, according to new research.
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Good Attitude Promotes Longevity in Heart Patients
By Christine Hsu | Sep 10, 2013 05:04 PM EDTHaving a positive attitude may help promote longevity in heart patients, a new study suggests.
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Heavy Coffee Consumption Linked to Early Death
By Christine Hsu | Aug 15, 2013 04:39 PM EDTPrevious studies have shown that coffee can prevent cancer, extend life and even lower the risk of suicide. However, new research reveals that heavy coffee consumption may put younger people at risk for health problems and early death.
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Vitamin D May Not Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors
By Christine Hsu | Aug 12, 2013 03:59 PM EDTVitamin D may not lower blood pressure in seniors with high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Testicle Size May Predict Heart Health
By Christine Hsu | Jul 31, 2013 04:39 PM EDTBeing ballsy might actually be a bad thing.
