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Heart Health

South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians

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Food & Nutrition

The Skinny on 7 Diet Trends

Which plans work best for weight loss and overall health

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Brain Health & Conditions

MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

Heart Health

What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

One in five Americans has an elevated level of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can lead to blood clots and stroke

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Heart Health

Meet Bad Cholesterol's Trouble-Making Sidekick

There's more to cholesterol levels than HDL and LDL: Meet lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)

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Heart Health

Women and PAD

Why it's essential for women to learn about peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its symptoms

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Men’s Health

How Gender Affects Health

When it comes to health, women and men aren't equal

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Heart Health

Partners in Heart Health

Make heart health an affair of the heart

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Pain You Shouldn't Ignore

When it's a bad idea to "tough it out"

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Brain Health & Conditions

More Than Just a Headache?

Is your headache just a nuisance, or is it cause for concern?