Healthy Heart
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Medical Mutual knows knowledge equals power, and the more
information we can give you about
your Heart Health, the better equipped
you will be to cope with daily stresses. Through our partnership with WebMD, we
now offer you these special articles to help you or a loved one understand and
manage
your Heart Healthand achieve the best
possible quality of life.
Take This Marijuana Message to Heart
Smoking marijuana results in changes in the bloodstream that may put chronic users at risk for serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke.
Heart Disease Lurks in Obese Americans
Obese people may not currently have heart disease, but odds are they will, a large heart-risk/obesity study shows.
Air Pollution Increases Blood Clot Risk
Air pollution increases your risk of DVT -- dangerous blood clots in the veins -- even at pollution levels the EPA deems "acceptable."
Survey: Heart Disease Is Underdiagnosed
Despite guidelines recommending aggressive screening for risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, far too many patients with heart disease are being diagnosed only after they develop symptoms, a new study shows.
Aspirin's Benefits Unclear in PAD Patients
A new analysis raises more questions about the benefits of aspirin therapy in patients with peripheral artery disease -- a condition characterized by restricted blood flow to the arms and legs that is common among diabetic people.
Overweight Heart Patient? Try Long Walks
Long-distance walking on a daily basis may burn off twice the weight and result in greater loss of fat mass than standard cardiac rehabilitation in overweight heart patients, researchers say.
Congenital Heart Disease
WebMD explains problems with your heart that have been there since birth, which are called congenital heart disease, or defects.
Heart Disease: Heart Disease Resources
WebMD provides a list of organizations and Web sites to consult for more information on heart disease.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease, or simply called heart disease, is the number one killer in the U.S. Find out what can be done about it.
B Vitamins Fail to Lower Heart Risks
Daily supplements of folic acid and B vitamins do not appear to lower the risk of heart disease or stroke in women.
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