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Total Cholesterol Over 200? You May Not Need a Statin.
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Total Cholesterol Over 200? You May Not Need a Statin.

Suzanne Steinbaum | January 30, 2018

The subject of statins and cholesterol is a super-complicated one. And your doctor probably doesn't have time for super-complicated. In-a-rush…

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 26, 2018

Most people are aware that their cholesterol levels play an important role in determining how heart-healthy they are, but there’s more to it than that.

The Risks from Hidden Heart Disease
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The Risks from Hidden Heart Disease

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 25, 2018

While exercise is great for the heart and is regarded as the single most important thing to do to prevent heart disease, this is not true in every case.

The Sad Fact About American Heart Month
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The Sad Fact About American Heart Month

January 24, 2018

Today is the first day of American Heart Month, a chance to save lives by raising awareness of heart disease,…

The Danger of Exercising Angry
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The Danger of Exercising Angry

Andrew Smyth, MD, PhD | January 22, 2018

Exercising intensely when you're angry or upset might seem like a great way to blow off steam. But it could be bad for your heart.

How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather
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How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 15, 2018

The arctic blast that brought tundralike temperatures to much of the country this winter has left behind more than frozen…

What the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean for You

What the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean for You

Samuel J. Mann, MD | January 15, 2018

New blood pressure guidelines mean more people qualify for hypertension diagnosis. Here's what that means for you...

Surprising Heart Attack Triggers
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Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH | December 18, 2017

There are little-known risk factors for heart disease that most people (and most doctors) ignore. Many of them are as risky as well-known factors.

Binge TV-Watching Alert: You’re at Risk for Blood Clots
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Binge TV-Watching Alert: You’re at Risk for Blood Clots

Mary Cushman, MD, MSc | December 15, 2017

If you love getting comfy on the couch to binge on your favorite TV show, look out! You could be increasing your risk for a deadly condition…

Broken-Heart Syndrome
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Broken-Heart Syndrome

Suzanne Steinbaum | November 3, 2017

In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses broken-heart syndrome... what it is and how it can affect your heart health.

High Intensity Interval Training and Heart Health
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High Intensity Interval Training and Heart Health

Suzanne Steinbaum | November 2, 2017

Is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)—intervals of high-intensity exercise followed by two minutes of moderate exercise— too good to be true?

Diet Instead of Statins
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Diet Instead of Statins

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 26, 2017

In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses dietary changes patients can make so they won’t have to depend on statin drugs to keep their heart healthy.

Statin Drugs and Heart Health
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Statin Drugs and Heart Health

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 25, 2017

In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses the current thinking on the use of statin drugs to treat heart disease.

Choosing a Cardiologist
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Choosing a Cardiologist

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 24, 2017

Anyone with a family history of heart issues should see a cardiologist. In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, explains how to choose the right one.

Who Needs a Cardiologist?
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Who Needs a Cardiologist?

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 23, 2017

Does everybody need a cardiologist? Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, author of her "Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life," lets you know!