Enlarge this image Millions of people take statins to reduce the risk of heart attacks, but for some the medication causes debilitating…
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Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of
by Allison Aubrey February 12, 2023Enlarge this image Cocoa contains compounds called flavanols, which have been shown to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Kevin Delcroix…
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Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms
by Allison Aubrey January 12, 2023Enlarge this image Walking five minutes every half-hour can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. EschCollection/Getty Images…
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American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades
by Yuki Noguchi December 22, 2022Enlarge this image In 2021, the three leading causes of death were heart disease, cancer and COVID-19. Andy Ryan/Getty Images hide caption…
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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is ‘vastly superior’ to cut cholesterol
by Allison Aubrey November 6, 2022Enlarge this image Millions of Americans are prescribed statins to reduce the risk of heart disease, but many prefer to take supplements…
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HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Flying in the face of popular belief, new research suggests both red meat…
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HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too many women with heart disease aren’t heeding exercise guidelines, and that could…
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April 26, 2019 — Vitamin D has been proclaimed a potential protector against everything from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to mood…