American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease

Heart Disease Awareness: When and Why You Should Get Screened Now
When should you get screened for heart disease? The American Heart Association recommends that routine screenings should start at age 20. That sounds early, but heart disease can
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in women: Why?
February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, on the first Friday of the month. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women.
American Heart Association raises awareness for heart disease in February
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the country are raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.
One egg a week lowers heart disease death risk by 29%
A new study has found that eating between one and six eggs each week significantly reduces the risk of dying from any cause but particularly from heart disease – even in people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol levels.
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention.
Simple ways to lower your heart disease risk
Getting regular checkups that focus on preventive care can help you stay well.They can also help you catch certain conditions early, potentially helping you li
Heart Disease in Women: An Urgent Call to Awareness
As a Cardiologist, I frequently encounter a concerning misconception among women: the belief that heart disease primarily affects others, while the fear
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Heart Disease is Preventable
Op-Ed: Diet, exercise and stopping smoking will save many lives, especially in Brooklyn’s minority communities.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women in the U.S.
The American Heart Association is highlighting a special group of New York women to raise awareness. CBS News New York's ...
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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital shares awareness of cardiovascular diseases
The American Heart Association in 2004 began its Wear Red Campaign to bring awareness and education to the importance of your ...
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Midweek Motivator: Cardiovascular disease can be fatal if not prevented
Many treatments exist to minimize the effects of cardiovascular disease on quality of life and longevity but, an ounce of ...
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A routine checkup saved her life: One woman’s journey with heart disease and the symptoms to watch for
February is Heart Month, an effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Wear Red Day lights up Albany to raise heart disease awareness
Despite a storm canceling the "Glow Red Ceremony," Albany is set to illuminate the night in red as part of Wear Red Day, a ...
North Valley man changes lifestyle habits after being diagnosed with heart failure
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. That's according to the latest report from the American Heart Association.
People are getting heart conditions at a younger age. Here's what experts say might be behind it
"The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in younger people has many factors. Key contributors include obesity, ...