American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease

Heart Disease Awareness: When and Why You Should Get Screened Now
When should you get screened for heart disease? The American Heart Association recommends that routine screenings should start at age 20. That sounds early, but heart disease can
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in women: Why?
February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, on the first Friday of the month. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women.
American Heart Association raises awareness for heart disease in February
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the country are raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention.
Simple ways to lower your heart disease risk
Getting regular checkups that focus on preventive care can help you stay well.They can also help you catch certain conditions early, potentially helping you li
Heart Disease in Women: An Urgent Call to Awareness
As a Cardiologist, I frequently encounter a concerning misconception among women: the belief that heart disease primarily affects others, while the fear
Pregnancy complications linked to cardiovascular disease in the family
Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that ...
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Heart Disease is Preventable
Op-Ed: Diet, exercise and stopping smoking will save many lives, especially in Brooklyn’s minority communities.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women in the U.S.
The American Heart Association is highlighting a special group of New York women to raise awareness. CBS News New York's ...
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A routine checkup saved her life: One woman’s journey with heart disease and the symptoms to watch for
February is Heart Month, an effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Heart disease remains leading cause of death in US, new report finds
A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
SWLA cardiologist explains ways to keep your heart healthy
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - February is heart health month. Here in Louisiana, we love our good Cajun and Creole dishes.
Wear Red Day lights up Albany to raise heart disease awareness
Despite a storm canceling the "Glow Red Ceremony," Albany is set to illuminate the night in red as part of Wear Red Day, a ...
Heart disease patients share life-changing experiences at awareness event
The Christ Hospital hosted a special event to emphasize the importance of heart health during National Heart Health Awareness Month.
People are getting heart conditions at a younger age. Here's what experts say might be behind it
"The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in younger people has many factors. Key contributors include obesity, ...