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February 2009 - American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. About 13 million Americans have coronary heart disease and more than 1 million people have heart attacks each year. Yet many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices. Below is a sampling of information available to help you understand, prevent and manage heart disease.

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How is heart disease related to aging? (Infoaging.org)
Age is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease including heart disease. It is known that certain changes to the heart even in the absence of disease are common as people age. Read More
  How to Keep Your Heart Healthy (FDA.gov)
Because of advances in medicine and technology, people with heart disease are living longer, more productive lives than ever before. But prevention is still the best weapon in the fight against heart disease. Whether you are already healthy, are at high risk for heart disease, or have survived a heart attack, the advice to protect your heart is the same. Read More
  Heart Disease in Women (Mayoclinic.com)
One challenge for women is that their heart disease symptoms can be different from symptoms in men. Fortunately, women can take steps to understand their unique symptoms of heart disease and to begin to reduce their risk of heart disease. Read More.
  Heart Attack Warning Signs (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)
A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don't want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life–maybe your own. Read More.


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