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Healthy Living CardioSmart – American College of …

Healthy habits throughout life – eating better, moving more, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking – are important steps to protect your heart. You also need to keep an eye on health conditions that make heart disease more likely. These include diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Use this resource to learn more about

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Dietary Guidelines CardioSmart – American College of …

WebYou can also refer to the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which offers information about how to make healthy choices to help prevent …

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Heart-Healthy Diets CardioSmart – American College of …

WebWhat it is: The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a balanced eating plan that focuses on eating fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, whole …

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Exercise and Your Heart

WebExercise can: Lower blood pressure. Lower LDL ("bad”) cholesterol that can clog your heart’s arteries. Open blood vessels and gets your heart pumping, which …

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Coronary Artery Disease

WebOverview. Coronary artery disease affects more than 18 million American adults, making it the most common type of heart disease. But because CAD usually …

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Smoking and Heart Disease

WebWhen you smoke, your arteries tighten, which makes your heart work harder. Smoking also can trigger an irregular heart rhythm and raise blood pressure, which are …

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Move More CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology

WebIn addition to helping prevent heart disease, exercise is known to reduce stress and improve sleep, energy level, mood and even brain functioning. For people …

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Questions to Ask CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology

WebQuestions to Ask. It’s important to talk with your health care provider about your diet; this includes any concerns or obstacles that may make healthy eating difficult. …

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Women and Heart Disease

WebHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women in America. Each year, heart disease and related risk factors are missed in women. Symptoms of coronary …

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What Is a Cardiologist

WebWhat Is a Cardiologist? A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation CardioSmart – American College of …

WebAmong other things, cardiac rehab offers one-on-one supervised exercise regimens, practical advice for heart-healthy eating and reducing stress, and support for …

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Supraventricular Tachycardia

WebCauses. There are different forms of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), an abnormal fast heart rhythm. At times, thyroid disease, caffeine, medications with …

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How Active Can I Be With AFib

WebSome people fear that exercising, having sex or engaging in physical tasks at home or at work might trigger an AFib episode or hurt their heart. The good news is …

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Living With Aortic Aneurysm

WebAdopt a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in cholesterol and saturated fats. This will help control your blood pressure as well as your cholesterol …

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Energy Drinks Quickly Affect the Heart

WebEnergy drinks—which contain a mixture of caffeine and other energy-boosting ingredients—have been linked to a number of health problems, including …

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Smartphone App Helps Combat High Blood Pressure

WebResults will be presented on March 17 at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session and link the at-home tool to significant …

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Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scoring

WebCoronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, also called a coronary calcium scan, is a test that measures the amount of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries. Most of …

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