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.
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Healthy Gums May Lead to Better Heart Health
New research suggests that proper dental hygiene may lead to overall lower health care costs as well as a lower risk of developing heart disease.
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 MoreCigarette advertisements boost rate of teen smoking
While it is generally known that teenagers are susceptible to the power of suggestion, a new German study has found that exposure to cigarette advertisements significantly increases the chances that a teenager will pick up the habit.
Read MoreHDL cholesterol not enough to improve heart health
So-called “good” cholesterol – technically known as high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol – is traditionally considered an important contributor to heart health, but simply having a lot of it in one’s body may not be enough, according to research published in the most recent New England Journal of Medicine.
Read MoreWhy stress in the workplace could cause health problems
Those who work in industries that are commonly associated with high stress levels may want to be particularly focused on selecting a good life insurance policy, in light of the cardiovascular risks that this lifestyle can bring.
With healthcare professionals around the world marking World Heart Day on September 26, workplace stress will be one of the issues in the spotlight.
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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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
