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Do You Know Someone With Heart Disease?

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:22:11 +0000

Do you know someone who has heart disease or who has experienced a stroke? This weekend is America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk and the WIBX Heart Radiothon. Has heart disease and stroke affected you? Comment on our Facebook page and vote in today’s Question of the Day: &amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/6932824/”&amp;amp;amp;gt;Who do you know experiencing heart disease [...]

For a Healthier Heart, Try the Mediterranean Diet

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:20:21 +0000

A recent study explains that a so-called Mediterranean diet—specifically one high in extra-virgin olive oil—is a great way to keep your heart in good shape.

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:05:31 +0000

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to take down all of your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is heart-disease-free.

To get you started, we've answered five big questions about heart health below.

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American Heart Association Celebrating 10th Annual National Wear Red Day

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:39:16 +0000

The 10th Annual Wear Red Day takes place tomorrow, and the American Heart Association wants to make sure everyone is involved.

According to the group, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., with ninety percent having on

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AHA Hosting Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon

WIBX — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:28 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The American Heart Association is gearing up for its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday.

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Scientist Find Link Between Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:32 +0000

Researchers at Duke Cancer Institute found a proven link between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, indicating the two ailments may have joint causes.

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Middle-Age Risk Factors Trigger Larger Lifetime Risk of Heart Disease

Daryl Nelson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:50:13 +0000

While a persons risk of heart disease may be low in the next five or ten years, the lifetime risk for getting it could still be very high, according to a new study published in the most recent issue of New England Journal of Medicine.

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Does Alcohol in Red Wine Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease?

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:36:14 +0000

Studies have linked wine and improved cardiovascular health. But a recently released report questions whether it’s really the alcohol or the polyphenol in red wine that improves heart health.

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Home Monitoring May Help Reduce Costs for Heart Failure

Daryl Nelson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:50:25 +0000

Heart disease needs to be closely tracked in order to avoid such hospitalizations, and home-monitoring interventions may be especially useful, UCLA researchers say.

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Viagra Could Ward Off Heart Disease, Study Finds

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:13:10 +0000

The popular pill for erectile dysfunction may positively impact another part of the body: your heart.

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