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Consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, based on a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Continue reading »

 

Watching TV and not getting enough exercise at age 16 is associated with the risk of developing metabolic syndrome at 43 years of age.

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“February is American Heart Month; a month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health. Continue reading »

 

Migraine with aura may lead to heart attack for women

Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk for blood clots, according to two studies that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013.

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Half of people incorrectly believe we should wait until age 30 or older before taking action to prevent heart disease and stroke, a new survey from the World Heart Federation finds.

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Harvard School of Public Health researchers have discovered that older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following Continue reading »