Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among American men and women. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Although coronary artery disease is the most common heart condition, there are a number of other diseases to watch out for! In fact, there are over 30 distinct types of heart disease,… Continue reading 9 Rare Heart Diseases
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Wear Red Tomorrow for Women’s Heart Health
Did you know that heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined? And that it’s largely preventable? Now you do – and there’s something you can do about it. Participate in National Wear Red Day® tomorrow, February 3, 2012. Better yet, get your friends and co-workers to dig into their closets as well. Together,… Continue reading Wear Red Tomorrow for Women’s Heart Health
Be of Good Heart Today
Today, September 29th, is World Heart Day. Sponsored by the World Heart Federation, this annual event was started in 2000 to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, the world’s leading cause of death with more than 17.1 million lives lost each year. All around the globe, activities such as talks, screenings, walks, concerts and… Continue reading Be of Good Heart Today