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Adult BMI Calculator 01/09/2012
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat. |
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Alcohol and Your Heart 01/04/2012
Alcohol may have some health benefits, including lowering the risk for heart disease, but it may also lead to abusive drinking and other diseases. |
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All About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs 01/05/2012
According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications. |
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All About Generic Medications 02/25/2011
Every year, more than 400 million prescriptions are filled with generic medications in the United States. |
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Anger Can Raise Cholesterol Levels 12/22/2009
There's evidence that people who respond rigidly to anger-provoking events are likely to wind up with significantly elevated levels of heart-damaging cholesterol. |
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Aspirin, Beta-Blockers, Statins: ABC's for Coronary Artery Disease 01/09/2012
These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks. |
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Atherosclerosis 12/22/2011
Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. |






