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Heart Disease: Not Just a Man’s Disease

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Terri

It’s February, and while that means valentines and chocolates and birthdays, let’s not forget that it’s American Heart Month. Professional hypochondriacs, did you know that you’re more likely to get heart disease than cancer in your lifetime? It’s true. One … Continue reading →








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Avoid Heart Disease AND Cancer with Life’s Simple 7

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Terri

Now that’s what I like to hear: we can prevent two major diseases with one set of healthy behaviors. Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have found that a healthy lifestyle for your heart also cuts your cancer … Continue reading →








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Sugary Drinks Linked to Risk of Heart Disease

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Terri

When I hear the words “expanding waistline” and “women” in the same breath, I take note. A study came out the other day that two or more sugary beverages a day can expand a woman’s waistline, even if she doesn’t gain … Continue reading →








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Don’t Pass the Salt, Please

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Terri

As professional hypochondriacs, we’re always looking for ways to improve our health. We know that too much sodium in our diet can increase blood pressure and our risk for heart disease and stroke. But many of us consume way too … Continue reading →








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10 Things Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Terri

Many of us think heart disease is a man’s disease. But that’s not true. Heart disease is a concern for women, too, especially as we age. The good news is that there’s a lot we can do to stay heart … Continue reading →








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Chocolate: More is Better for Heart Health

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Terri

I don’t often come across really good news, but I was overjoyed when I read that those who eat the most chocolate on a regular basis reduce their risk for heart disease by one third (BMJ 2011; 343:d4488). In the … Continue reading →








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Lower Your Cholesterol Without Meds

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Terri

We’ve got a lot on our plate these days. And I don’t just mean food. More and more of us are watching our cholesterol levels rise with each passing year. Nearly half of all Americans have levels above the recommended … Continue reading →








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