Heart Health

Sleep Disorders and Your Heart


Having trouble sleeping? Studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease.

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The Stressed-Out Heart


Report: Mental stress is worse than physical stress and can adversely influence your cardiovascular system and heart health.

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Music to Your Heart


Turn on that radio! A new study reveals that listening to your favorite music may have a healthy effect on blood vessel function and improve your cardiovascular health.

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I've heard of omega-3 fatty acids. What are they exactly, and why are these fats good for my heart?

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Omega-3s are part of the polyunsaturated family of fats that are found mainly in fish and some plant sources. Why have they become so popular? ... Read More...

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Cholesterol Drug May Be Big Lifesaver

Posted November 10, 2008 12:27 PM
People with low cholesterol and no big risk for heart disease had dramatically lower rates of heart attacks, death and stroke if they took the cholesterol pill Crestor, a large study found. Read more...

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Music Headphones Can Interfere With Heart Devices

Posted November 10, 2008 12:42 PM
Have a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator? Don't keep your iPod earbuds in your shirt pocket or draped around your neck -- even when they're disconnected. A study finds that some headphones can interfere with heart devices if held very close to them. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Discussion Boards

Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Discussion Board

Started by paulk on July 29, 2008 10:01 PM

Welcome to the discussion! You've found the ThirdAge discussion group devoted to the signs, symptoms, treatment, and support of folks with hypertension -- high blood pressure to most of us. Please feel free to use this forum to post your ideas and advice and ask questions of other ThirdAgers who share your interests. Although you should never consider the ideas and opinions voiced here as medical advice on your specific condition, you can and should use them as springboards for discussions with your own personal healthcare professionals. Because this forum will not be tightly moderated, it is the responsibility of all participants to play fair, treat other respectfully, and keep the tone civil and caring.

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