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Following 7 steps can cut a person's death risk by more than half, experts say

For those interested in reducing their risk of death from cardiovascular disease, heart experts have some good news: regular exercise, a healthy diet and five other simple measures can cut one's near-term risk of death by ...

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created Nov 17, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Heart group lists 7 essentials for heart health

(AP) -- Here are the seven secrets to a long life: Stay away from cigarettes. Keep a slender physique. Get some exercise. Eat a healthy diet and keep your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar in check.

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created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Panel recommends expanding use of stomach bands

(AP) -- About 12 million more obese Americans could soon qualify for surgery to implant a small, flexible stomach band designed to help them lose weight by dramatically limiting their food intake. The Food ...

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created Dec 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

1 person of 1,900 met AHA's definition of ideal heart health, study says

Only one out of more than 1,900 people evaluated met the American Heart Association (AHA) definition of ideal cardiovascular health, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. ...

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created Feb 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Nutrition's potential to save sight

While 20/20 vision is a symbol of visual acuity, between now and the year 2020, more and more people will experience some extent of vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other sight-robbing diseases.

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created Jul 01, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0