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Climbing Stairs Cuts Heart Disease Death Risk by Nearly 40 Percent

Climbing Stairs Cuts Heart Disease Death Risk by Nearly 40 Percent

Experts explain how much may be enough–and who should be cautious.

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The New Cholesterol Pill Isn’t for Everyone. Here’s How to Tell.

The New Cholesterol Pill Isn’t for Everyone. Here’s How to Tell.

Lipfendra cuts LDL as sharply as the injections it replaces. Whether it prevents a single heart attack is a question no one can answer until 2029.

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Vitamin K2 May Help Slow Artery Hardening, Study Finds

Vitamin K2 May Help Slow Artery Hardening, Study Finds

Cardiologists say more research is needed before recommending it for heart disease prevention.

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Why ApoB May Be a Better Test Than Cholesterol

Why ApoB May Be a Better Test Than Cholesterol

Two people can have the same cholesterol level but very different heart disease risk. A simple test may explain why.

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Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After 1 Year: Study

Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After 1 Year: Study

A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.

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Starting Statins: New Guidelines Aim at Prevention but Create More Patients

Starting Statins: New Guidelines Aim at Prevention but Create More Patients

Designed to prevent heart disease earlier, new guidelines ask for more testing and nuanced decisions–often in visits too short to fully weigh the trade-offs.

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Atherosclerosis: The Silent Buildup Narrowing Your Arteries—Warning Signs to Watch For

Atherosclerosis: The Silent Buildup Narrowing Your Arteries—Warning Signs to Watch For

Often called a “silent” disease, atherosclerosis can progress for years without symptoms—until it leads to heart attack, stroke, or other serious complications.

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Why 2 People Cutting Back on Butter and Cheese Could Have Different Results

Why 2 People Cutting Back on Butter and Cheese Could Have Different Results

A large review found that reducing saturated fat lowered heart risks mainly for people already at high risk—and that what replaces it matters.

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Common Gout Drug May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

Common Gout Drug May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

A widely used gout medication may offer added protection when paired with standard heart treatments.

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Current Heart Attack Guidelines Miss Nearly Half of At-Risk Patients, Study Finds

Current Heart Attack Guidelines Miss Nearly Half of At-Risk Patients, Study Finds

Doctors should be screening for plaque—not just risk factors—according to new research.

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Tea and Cocoa May Help Offset Health Risks of Excessive Sitting

Tea and Cocoa May Help Offset Health Risks of Excessive Sitting

Scientists have discovered a dietary defense against sedentary lifestyle risks. 

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New Syndrome Affects 90 Percent of Americans—And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

New Syndrome Affects 90 Percent of Americans—And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

Experts warn that heart, kidney, and metabolic problems may be more connected–and widespread–than most people realize.

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Heart Disease: When Chest Pain Becomes Serious–Treatment Options and Natural Approaches

Heart Disease: When Chest Pain Becomes Serious–Treatment Options and Natural Approaches

Heart disease affects millions of people and is the leading cause of death among both men and women.

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Microplastics Are Linked to Heart Disease–Here’s How to Lower Your Risk

Microplastics Are Linked to Heart Disease–Here’s How to Lower Your Risk

TCM supports spleen and liver function to boost detoxification and metabolism, helping reduce the health risks of microplastics.

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How Toxic Metals in Everyday Foods May Harm Your Heart

How Toxic Metals in Everyday Foods May Harm Your Heart

Even small, routine exposures can build up in the body over time.

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How Weight Lifting Strengthens Heart Structure and Function

How Weight Lifting Strengthens Heart Structure and Function

How to get the most heart health benefits from resistance training.

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When a Cold Breaks the Heart: Rising Heart Failure Risk in the Young

When a Cold Breaks the Heart: Rising Heart Failure Risk in the Young

Too little exercise and unhealthy habits can damage heart function.

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A Powerful Duo for Heart Health: Buckwheat and Chinese Hawthorn Porridge to Prevent Stroke

A Powerful Duo for Heart Health: Buckwheat and Chinese Hawthorn Porridge to Prevent Stroke

A traditional porridge that supports circulation, lowers cholesterol, and protects blood vessels.

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How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe

How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe

Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.

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New Guideline Puts Weight-Loss Drugs Before Lifestyle for Heart Disease Prevention

New Guideline Puts Weight-Loss Drugs Before Lifestyle for Heart Disease Prevention

A blended approach offers hope, but it could backfire and leave patients dependent on weight-loss medication, a critic warns.

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Prediabetes in Teens Can Triple Risk of Premature Heart Damage: Study

Prediabetes in Teens Can Triple Risk of Premature Heart Damage: Study

Even healthy teens and young adults may be on the path to heart disease if they have high blood sugar. Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk.

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Exposure to Common Chemical in Plastics Tied to Heart Disease Deaths

Exposure to Common Chemical in Plastics Tied to Heart Disease Deaths

Daily exposure to phthalates from plastics can be reduced through simple personal choices.

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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Each Year

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Each Year

From chips to breakfast cereals, highly processed foods are displacing traditional diets and driving health risks worldwide.

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Common Sweetener May Harm Brain and Heart Health

Common Sweetener May Harm Brain and Heart Health

Erythritol may affect blood vessel function, although experts emphasize that findings are early and require further investigation.

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Why TV Time Matters More for People With Diabetes Risk

Why TV Time Matters More for People With Diabetes Risk

Excessive TV time contributes to a sedentary lifestyle, increasing the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

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Beyond Cholesterol Lies a New Approach to Heart Health

Beyond Cholesterol Lies a New Approach to Heart Health

Advanced lipid testing and other markers can reveal key aspects of metabolic health, according to the experts.

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Quitting Alcohol May Temporarily Worsen Cholesterol Levels: Study

Quitting Alcohol May Temporarily Worsen Cholesterol Levels: Study

People who drank more alcohol before quitting had more pronounced changes.

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