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How To Raise Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol
Did you know that there is one kind of blood cholesterol that is actually good for you to have lots of? It’s HDL cholesterol. Having an HDL level within the recommended range is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.
Coronary Calcium Score Test: A Tool To Clarify Heart Disease Risk
A coronary calcium score test is a low-level CT scan that looks at the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. The scan checks for calcified plaque buildup along the walls of these arteries.
Depression: Unexpected Consequence of Heart Attack, Heart Surgery or Stroke
Studies show that up to 33 percent of heart attack patients develop some degree of depression, according to the American Heart Association.
7 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy as You Get Older
Even though heart disease risks increase with age, heart trouble doesn't have to be an inevitable part of getting older.