HEART

Heart conditions can have a tremendous effect on other bodily functions and performance, and they can develop as a result of numerous factors. Learn about heart conditions and their impact on the body.

How healthy is your heart?

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  • Don't light up. Quit smoking, and you’ll cut your risk of heart disease by 50 percent in one year.
  • Eat a diet low in these nutrients: fat, cholesterol, and salt. They cause high blood pressure.
  • Heart disease is the no. 1 killer of men and women. The best prevention is a healthy lifestyle.
  • A broken heart can increase one’s risk for heart attack. Surround yourself with friends and family.
  • Hidden heart-harmer: Birth control may increase blood pressure and women’s risk of heart disease.

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DISEASES A-Z

Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.

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