Women are at a higher risk for developing a heart disease, but are currently being underrepresented in the research department.
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Diets 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 MoreCVS makes bold move to end sales of all tobacco products
CVS Caremark makes bold decision to end sales of all tobacco-related products by October 1st.
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 MoreCritical illness insurance provides a cash infusion when sickness strikes
Anyone facing a critical illness, such as cancer, a heart attack or a stroke, has to deal with more than just a physical and mental struggle—it can have a tremendous financial impact as well. Even those with health insurance can take a hit from co-pays, lost income, lifestyle changes and items not covered by their provider. A 2009 study by Harvard University found that 62 percent of all bankruptcies in the U.S. were the result…
Read MoreStudy links looking older to greater risk of heart disease
For many adults looking older could have an impact that reaches far below what’s on the surface. According to a recent study, people who show visible signs of aging are also at a higher risk of heart disease. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012, found those who had three to four aging signs — receding hairline at the temples, baldness at the head’s crown, earlobe crease or yellow fatty deposits…
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 MoreEast Texas known as ‘Stroke Belt’ for its unhealthy culture
A county-by-county survey by the University of Washington found that with an average life expectancy of 73, residents die 7 years earlier in Anderson County than the rest of the state, the newspaper said. The county is plagued by high occurrences of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancers that have all resulted from poor lifestyle choices, causing many to dub this region of Texas the “Stroke Belt.”
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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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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
