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A dozen ways to get grains in your diet
If you're looking to lower your cholesterol, eating foods containing whole grains is one of the best and easiest lifestyle choices to make. more >>
Best high blood pressure med?
A major clinical trial revealed one hypertension treatment with fewer complications, better control of symptoms, and a price that's 10 to 20 times less other drugs. more >>
Speak from the heart
Here are some terms to know when you're talking about cardiovascular disease. more >>
A good plan goes up in smoke
A good plan goes up in smoke
You quit smoking to improve your overall health. Good for you! Now what can you do if you relapse? More >>
Your medication: 10 things you must know
Your medication: 10 things you must know
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People are being told to lose weight, but how do you start? Begin with small changes. Be consistent. Use low-fat yogurt in creamy dressings and flavor foods with vinegars or juices to reduce oils when cooking.

Complications from cholesterol
  • Are you at risk for a stroke?
    While anyone can have a stroke, including young, healthy people, some of us are more at risk.
  • Embolism
    An embolus is a particle that moves about in our blood vessels, either in the veins or arteries. Most emboli are composed of clotted blood cells.
  • Peripheral arterial disease
    Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition involving clogging of the arteries around the body, most commonly in the legs.
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