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heart disease

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I was paralyzed and thought I couldn’t walk again — now I’m running my first half marathon

I was paralyzed and thought I couldn’t walk again — now I’m running my first half marathon

Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s…
Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of…
Ditch the ‘beige diet’ and add these 10 heart-healthy foods to your grocery cart — including dessert

Ditch the ‘beige diet’ and add these 10 heart-healthy foods to your grocery cart — including dessert

Hue got this! The next time you’re standing in the grocery store,…
How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark…
Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this…
Standing desks may be bad for your health — here’s why

Standing desks may be bad for your health — here’s why

Standing desk devotees may want to sit down for this news. A…
Dear Abby: My daughter’s massive puppy is a danger and a burden

Dear Abby: My daughter’s massive puppy is a danger and a burden

DEAR ABBY: I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My…
Don’t believe studies that claim moderate drinking is good for you, new study urges

Don’t believe studies that claim moderate drinking is good for you, new study urges

The French correction? The long-held notion that the cheese- and butter-lovin’ French…
Jimmy Kimmel’s son Billy, 7, undergoes third open-heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel’s son Billy, 7, undergoes third open-heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel’s son Billy is recovering from his third open-heart surgery. The…
What type of sleeper are you? How poor sleep can affect long-term health

What type of sleeper are you? How poor sleep can affect long-term health

Don’t snooze through this health warning. A lack of sleep can have…