Understanding and managing your heart disease risk

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Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. All too often women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or attribute symptoms to other conditions. It’s important to know your risks, understand your levels (such as cholesterol and […]

Can Dropping Weight Drop Your Blood Pressure?

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Can Dropping Weight Drop Your Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people across the country.  Hypertension is a state in which the pressure of blood in the arteries is elevated and requires the heart to work harder than normal […]