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Heart Health & Blood Pressure
Here's information on heart health and blood pressure for people over 50.
Dance Your Way to a Healthier Heart
Does dancing improve heart health? A study shows that heart health and quality of life are improved by dancing.
Do You Take Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks or Stroke?
For millions of Americans who take a daily dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart problems and stroke, a study shows that stopping aspirin can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Heart Disease and Stroke - Environmental Hazards Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
The EPA reports that pollution and chemicals increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how these pollutants increase heart disease and stroke.
Blood Pressure 101: What is It, How is It Measured, and What Do Those Numbers Mean?
Knowing your blood pressure can save your life. Here's a guide to understanding how blood pressure is measured, what blood pressure readings mean, and why it's important to understand your blood pressure reading.
8 Tips to Prevent High Blood Pressure
Adults over 55 have a 90 percent chance of developing high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and other life-threatening illnesses. Here are 8 tips that will help you prevent high blood pressure.
Cost to Treat Heart Disease to Triple by 2030 as Baby Boomers Age
The cost of treating heart disease will triple by 2030 unless prevention methods are implemented, according to the American Heart Association. If heart disease costs remain unchecked, they will also drive up U.S. productivity losses by 2030.