Women are at a higher risk for developing a heart disease, but are currently being underrepresented in the research department.
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Celebrate American Heart Month by “Going Red”
Begin your journey to better heart health by learning about your risks of heart disease and by celebrating National Wear Red Day this Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.
Read MoreDiets impact on heart unclear
Nearly 70 percent of American adults are over weight or obese and therefore at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Read MoreHome blood pressure-monitoring kits could save insurance companies money
Home blood pressure-monitoring kits as these devices could improve healthcare quality while reducing healthcare costs over the long term, according to AHA.
Read MoreFebruary is National American Heart Month
Celebrate this year’s national American Heart Month with the American Heart Association to take the precautionary steps to protect against heart disease.
Read MoreHeart disease, stroke continue to threaten U.S. health
The American Heart Association revealed that heart disease and stroke are two leading causes of death in the U.S., but controlling seven key factors can reduce one’s risk while also reducing the cost of their health insurance.
Read MoreAttitude can have significant effect on heart health
People are routinely reminded that it’s important to follow a healthy diet and to exercise regularly if they want to stay healthy. However, an equally important part of staying healthy involves one’s emotional well-being. The American Heart Association recently cited data suggesting that people with an antagonistic disposition may be up to 40 percent more at risk for heart attacks, strokes and other related events. Specifically, people with this disposition tended to have more thickening of…
Read MoreHeart disease treatment costs to triple in next two decades
By 2030, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on heart disease will be three times larger than it is today, according to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreNew legislation promotes heart health for women
Legislation that could help more women manage heart problems is making its way through Congress, having just cleared a House subcommittee this week.
According to the American Heart Association, the Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act will expand requirements for the use of sex and race-based data for new drugs and medical devices. In turn, this could lead to more effective treatments against heart disease in the coming years.
Read MoreThe real cost of high cholesterol
As mouth-watering as that oozing bacon double cheeseburger might look, the potential price of eating can be costly.
It is a well-known fact that having high cholesterol can lead to heart disease and heart attacks, and eventually cost you your life. New evidence suggests that it can affect not only your waistline—but also your wallet—when it comes to life insurance premiums.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
