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Heart Healthy Living

A major risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease is having a high blood cholesterol level. Here are some pointers on how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle from ThirdAgers who have gotten their cholesterol under control.

Young, Female, and a Heart Attack Survivor

Debbie Ann was only 42 when she had a heart attack. She survived it because she recognized the warning signs

Life After a Heart Attack

Life after a heart attack can be healthier - and sweeter.

Life After a Heart Transplant

Heart transplant success is determined by your post-surgery quality of life. Successful patients are able to resume activities they enjoyed before the procedure, such as moderate exercise and sexual activity. Join Dr. Mehmet Oz and ex-baseball star and donor-heart recipient Frank Torre, as they discuss the recovery period after heart transplant surgery.

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Know Your Numbers

There's a new math in preventative care. What was once considered "normal" is now at risk. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic go over the revised numbers--blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose--that add up to good health.

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Say ALOHA to Heart Disease

Most of us know the behaviors and conditions that can increase our chances of getting heart disease -- at least we think we know them. This brief presentation offers a catchy technique for remembering the steps you can take to reduce your odds of succumbing to this life-threatening condition.

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Angina and Heart Attacks

For some unfortunate souls, sudden death is the first sign of heart disease. But for many others, chest pain, or angina, is the symptom that brings heart problems to light. Here's what you need to know about this important signal.

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Fighting Heart Disease With a Toothbrush

Studies show that gum disease increases your risk of heart disease. This revealing video explains the connection and provides solid advice for keeping your gums -- and your heart -- in top shape.

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Diet, Exercise and Your Heart

The British Heart Foundation explains how to protect against heart disease.

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Heart Healthy Food Choices

Dietitian Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD -- a Discovery Health Channel consultant -- offers tips on how to prevent heart disease and how to get on the road to a healthy life.

What Your Blood Pressure Says About Your Health

Knowing your blood pressure is the first step towards keeping it in the healthy zone.

Stress and Heart Disease: Part 1

We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.

Stress and Heart Disease: Part 2

We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.

Women and Heart Disease - Prevention and Risk Factors

Heart disease doesn't always happen to someone else, so it's important to know how to minimize your risk.

Women and Heart Disease - Causes and Symptoms

When it comes to heart disease, there really is a gender gap.

The Myths about Heart Disease and Women

Debra thought of heart disease as something that happened only to older men. It's a belief that could have been fatal.

What is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.

What Should Women Know About Heart Disease?

Heart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.

How Does a Heart Attack Change Your Life?

After you've already suffered from a heart attack, you are at high risk for a second. Tune in to learn how to help prevent a second heart attack.

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a blockage of arteries in the extremities, which can cause cramping in the legs, hips and thighs. Tune in to learn more about PAD.

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