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(View/Print the Article) | Description | Download Podcast | | Coronary Artery Disease
Go Back | Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply your heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood. | |
| | Heart Attack
Go Back | Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, today there are excellent treatments that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Acting fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your heart. | |
| | High Blood Pressure
Go Back | Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, today there are excellent treatments that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Acting fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your heart. | |
| | | Insomnia is a common health problem that causes people to have trouble falling or staying asleep. Better sleep habits and lifestyle changes often help relieve insomnia. You may need to see a doctor or sleep specialist if you have long-term or recurring insomnia, or if you don’t know what’s causing the condition. | |
| | | Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese isn’t a cosmetic problem—it greatly raises the risk in adults for many diseases and conditions. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight is a long-term challenge. However, with the right treatment and motivation, it’s possible to lose weight and lower your long-term disease risk. | |
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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