Blood Pressure 101Category: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 5 Aug 2008
Knowing your blood pressure is the first step towards keeping it in the healthy zone.
Women and Heart Disease PreventionCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Aug 2008
Heart disease doesn't always happen to someone else, so it's important to know how to minimize your risk.
Women and Heart Disease MythsCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Aug 2008
Debra thought of heart disease as something that happened only to older men. It's a belief that could have been fatal.
Vascular Health and AtherosclerosisCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Vascular health refers to the well-being of the heart and the blood vessels. Certain risk factors increase the likelihood that atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries, will occur. Early detection and knowing your risk factors are keys to improving your health.
Cholesterol ManagementCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Each year more than a million Americans have heart attacks. High cholesterol can form a blockage in the arteries and lead to heart disease. Lifestyle changes and adherence to a treatment plan are important for cholesterol management.
How Women Can Keep Cholesterol In CheckCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.
Sleep and Heart DiseaseCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 17 Jul 2008
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
Heart Failure DietCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 17 Jul 2008
CHF is a serious disease that will usually require medical treatment. But diet and exercise can play a crucial role in slowing the progression of the disease and improving one's quality of life. Our panel of experts will discuss the latest recommendations.
Defining Heart AttackCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 16 Jul 2008
A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.
Heart Disease PreventionCategory: heart-disease-preventing
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Jul 2008
More than seventy million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Tune in to find out if you're at risk for it.
Stress and Heart DiseaseCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Metabolic SyndromeCategory: heart-related conditions
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and how it affects the heart.
Preoperative StressCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
For many heart transplant recipients, the toughest part of the experience is the stressful waiting period. Join heart surgeon Mehmet Oz and Frank Torre, ex-baseball star, as they discuss preoperative stress and how it can affect your recovery period.
Say ALOHA to Heart DiseaseCategory: heart-disease-preventing
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jan 2007
Heart disease risk is something you have or don't have. But how do you know? Learn how you can set yourself on the path to a heart healthy life. And say aloha to heart disease.
Stress and Heart DiseaseCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 18 Mar 2006
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Women's Heart Disease FactsCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 28 Mar 2003
The statistics for heart disease in women are staggering. Yet many don't know they are at risk, nor do they know the signs and symptoms of trouble. Tune in to learn what everyone should know about the leading cause of death in American women.
Nutrition SupplementsCategory: Heart Disease
Medically Reviewed On: 18 Sep 2001
Nearly 60 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and it's the leading cause of death in both men and women. But there's been a lot of talk lately about how nutritional supplements might help. Which supplements are effective? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the pros and cons of various supplements that are currently available on the market.