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Texas Heart Institute — Most of the risk factors that affect children can be controlled early in life. Heart disease is not a major cause of death among children and teenagers, but it is the largest cause of death among adults in the United States. In fact, someone in ...More…
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Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?
Mayo Clinic — Red wine and something in wine called resveratrol might be heart healthy. Discover more. Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart ...More…
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What Are Heart Disease Risk Factors?
Heart & Blood Institute — Heart disease risk factors are conditions or habits that raise your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart attack. DCI Home: Heart & Vascular Diseases: Heart Disease: What Are ... Heart disease risk factors are conditions or habits that ...More…
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Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health
Mayo Clinic — Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts, which contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients, are a great snack ...More…
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Mediterranean diet: Choose this heart-healthy diet option
Mayo Clinic — The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet emphasizes healthy fats, fruits and vegetables. If you're looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy ...More…
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Omega-6 fatty acids: Make them a part of heart-healthy ...
American Heart — Omega-6 fatty acids: Make them a part of heart-healthy eating DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2009 - Omega-6 fatty acids - found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds - are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a science advisory published ...More…
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Two antioxidant vitamins don't protect against heart disease
American Heart — Two antioxidant vitamins don't protect against heart disease NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 9 - Vitamins E and C - antioxidant supplements taken by many American adults - don't protect against cardiovascular disease when taken individually, according to . ...More…
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Relatives of heart patients improve health with ...
American Heart — Relatives of heart patients improve health with hospital-based systems approach to screening, counseling NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 12 - Relatives of hospitalized heart disease patients improved their lifestyle and lowered some risk factors after ...More…
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FDA Warns Bayer About Two Unapproved Aspirin Products
Food & Drug Administration — FDA has sent warning letters to Bayer HealthCare regarding two over-the-counter products that combine aspirin with a dietary supplement into a single pill. On Oct. 28, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Bayer ...More…
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Study finds folic acid not cardioprotective, though safe
American Heart — NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 9 - Folic acid is safe - but it lacks any cardiovascular benefits - according to researchers presenting at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008. The results from the Study of the Effectiveness of ...More…
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Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Mayo Clinic — Daily aspirin therapy can be lifesaving or life-threatening. Discover if you're a good candidate. Daily aspirin therapy helps lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, but daily aspirin therapy isn't appropriate for everyone. Is it right for ...More…
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Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine?
Mayo Clinic — Evidence suggests that grape juice may offer the same heart benefits as red wine. Probably. There is evidence that drinking red wine may reduce your risk of heart disease. This benefit is most likely due to a substance called resveratrol found in ...More…