The flow of blood to and from the heart

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Cranberry Juice is good for your heart, cancer, and so forth...

Cranberry-juice cocktail contains just 27 percent berry juice but still is the second-most potent source of antioxidants among popular fruit juices.Cranberry Institute
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Science News

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. That is about 29% of all U.S. deaths. Heart disease is a term that includes several more specific heart conditions. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack.

The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control those adverse factors that put people at greater risk for heart disease and heart attack. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack, calling 911 right away, and getting to a hospital are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have had a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of future events.

Learn more about how to prevent heart disease and heart attack and to act in time.

Physiology of the Heart



CDC On Aging

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