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About heart diseases

  • How can I reduce my stress level?
  • What is angina?
  • As a man, how concerned should I be about heart disease?
  • Do vitamin E supplements prevent heart disease?
  • Why should I stop smoking?
  • What is atrial fibrillation and what can happen to me if I have it?
  • What are heart valve problems and how are they managed?
  • How can I reduce my risk of developing heart disease and having a heart attack?
  • What is congestive heart failure?
  • How do I know if I'm having a heart attack?
  • I've had a heart attack. Is it safe for me to have sex again?
  • What are the symptoms of heart attacks in women?
  • How can women have healthy hearts?
  • What is 'good' and what is 'bad' cholesterol?
  • Is there a link between sleep apnea and heart attack?
  • How does smoking affect my health?
  • Are women at risk for heart disease?
  • What kind of physical activity can I do after a heart attack?
  • Why are blood cholesterol levels measured?


    • About stroke

  • What can I do to prevent a stroke?
  • How do I know if I'm having a stroke?
  • What is a "mini-stroke"?
  • What is stroke rehabilitation?
  • What are the effects of a stroke?


    • About blood pressure

  • What can happen if I have uncontrolled high blood pressure and what can I do to lower it?
  • I've been told I have high blood pressure - what does that mean?
  • What is the difference between different kinds of salt? What should I use if I'm trying to lower my blood pressure?


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