Heart Health
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This board is for any resource from reliable government and organization websites related to heart health topics, such as heart disease and heart attacks.
Experts Lower “High” Blood Pressure Numbers
After studying the results from hundreds of studies, experts recently changed the definition of high blood pressure.
Kidney and Heart Health
Learn how the two are connected and how to lower your risk for both.
Healthy Body, Happy Heart
Most of us will have heart trouble at some point in our lives. But you can take steps now to lower your risk.
Aspirin and heart disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Taking aspirin helps prevent blood clots from forming in your arteries, and may help lower your risk for a stroke or heart attack.
Heart Disease | MedlinePlus
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S, and it is also a major cause of disability. Learn more about how you can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
NINR - National Institute of Nursing Research | National Institute of Nursing Research
Subtle and Dangerous: Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women
NHLBI, NIH
Did you know African American women display higher rates of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure and obesity?
How Cardiac Rehabilitation Can Help Heal Your Heart | cdc.gov
Learn who can benefit from cardiac rehabilitation.
Your Heart: 5 Symptoms Not to Ignore
Don't ignore these 5 symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Our experts explain.
Swapping In Healthy Fats Cuts Heart Disease Risk
Swapping In Healthy Fats Cuts Heart Disease Risk
NHLBI, NIH
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in women? More than all cancers combined.
American Stroke Association | A Division of the American Heart Association
Women are at Greater Risk for Stroke - Infographic
High Blood Pressure
What is high blood pressure or hypertension? The American Heart Association provides information on high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and how to monitor, treat and prevent high blood pressure.
Causes and Risks for Heart Failure
The American Heart Association explains the causes of heart failure and what your risk for heart failure could be.
Exercise May Prevent High Blood Pressure in African-Americans
Researchers are reporting new evidence that exercise can help reduce the risk of hypertension in African-Americans. Past studies focused on white populations.
Help patients take their medicine.
About 25% of new prescriptions for blood pressure medicine are never filled. Help simplify BP treatment for your patients.