Articles on Heart Health

A ‘statin’ a day can keep a heart attack away. Heart disease is often thought of as a silent killer because you can have it without any warning signs. This makes it hard to diagnose until something happens. People with diabetes are at high risk for developing heart disease. There ...
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Heart disease is the number one killer in America today. This article will help you learn about the common tests used today to detect heart disease. It also helps you learn the signs and risk factors that mean you might get or already have heart disease. The Tests Before your ...
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Heart disease is the number.1 cause of death in both men and women, and people with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease than those without diabetes. Even though women and men with diabetes both have increased risk of getting heart disease, they are different in some important ...
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Read the questions. Then check the answers that follow. 1- If you have diabetes, you should take an aspirin a day. T          F 2- ACE inhibitors can help treat high blood pressure and damaged heart muscles. T          F 3- I already have heart disease. It is too late to reduce ...
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Questions 1- If I already have heart disease, it is too late to reduce my risk for further problems. T   F 2-The last time my cholesterol level was tested, my health care provider told me it was close to my target. This means I do not have to worry about ...
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I have enjoyed shopping at Costco for many years.  I buy so many foods and supplements that support the healthy lifestyle I want for myself and my family.  Recently I went to Costco to find out what’s available for people with diabetes or who are trying to prevent diabetes. The ...
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I recently visited my local Costco, on Commerce Drive in Rochester, MN. I was especially interested in finding out what Costco carries for people with diabetes, or for anyone trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. My first stop was at prepared foods. In addition to cooked meats and other ready-to-eat ...
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This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. If you are looking for a helpful resource to help you maintain healthy blood glucose levels and heart health, look no further than your local Costco warehouse. The Costco Diabetes & Heart-Healthy Shopping ...
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Did you know that people who have diabetes are twice as likely to get heart disease as people without diabetes? If you have diabetes, there are a lot of steps that you can take to lower your risk. One is to include a variety of healthy foods in your eating ...
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Author's Note: This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Health and well-being are the focus of healthy aging. “Good health” might be defined differently by different people, but I think everyone would agree the goal is to “feel good, sleep well, ...
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