Among women, cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

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No more than 240 milligrams of sodium per serving. For those following a low-sodium diet, the American Heart Association (AHA ...

Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within six months, according to new guidance from ...

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First declared in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month continues to bring national attention to heart ...

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Beef jerky that’s seasoned and dehydrated without a lot of sodium is generally considered a nutritious snack. Learn the counter-arguments.

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The AHA’s Target BP initiative is a movement to increase blood pressure control among adults living with hypertension in the United States.

Most people have never been to med school, so their ability to diagnose illnesses or health problems is limited. Yet, the average person knows that the health of their heart is all important.

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