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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., and new projections find that it might become more common in the next 30 years. In a recently released report, the American Heart Association says that 61 percent of U.S. adults will have some type of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, by 2050.…

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A new study found that the benefits of exercise are great for everyone but may be even better for women. Many studies have shown that any amount of physical activity helps to reduce the risk of premature death, but a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women needed less exercise to…

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Toni Braxton shared that she’s lucky to be alive seven months after an emergency heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery. The singer, who’s been open about her battle with the autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus, says she lost track of her regimented preventive care, which includes regular blood and urine tests. Braxton said she also…

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In life, health problems arise. Meditation can be a part of the solution.

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A new study by the American Heart Association says positive mental health and generally staying optimistic about life can reduce a person’s chances of developing heart disease. The expression “healthy mind, healthy body” might have some scientific backing. “A person’s mind, heart and body are all interconnected and interdependent in what can be termed ‘the…

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