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Heart disease is often referred to as the leading cause of death in the U.S. — but in fact, nobody dies of heart disease, because there is no such thing. "Heart disease" is a catchall term that includes coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathy (just as "lung disease" includes asthma, emphysema and lung cancer). ... Read More
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Jul. 13, 2009 | By Ron PopeilBilly Mays knew how to sell. He was the consummate pitchman, rising from boardwalks to state fairs to short-form direct-response ads. By the time he died of heart disease on June 28 at 50, he was on television more than 400 times a week. To an aspiring inventor or an entrepreneur, his oratory was the ...
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Mar. 20, 2008 | By Alice ParkPoor sleep habits make them more vulnerable to heart disease than men
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Nov. 1, 2007 | By Krista MahrThere's fresh evidence that stress causes coronaries, but doctors aren't sure what to do about it
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Mar. 9, 2007 | By Claudia WallisWhen I told my 13-year-old daughter Alice I was taking her to get a vaccine that could help prevent cancer, she was mildly intrigued. "Cool," she allowed, "but I hate shots." Luckily, she didn't put up much resistance, and so we plunged into the heart of the most heated public-health matter of the moment: vaccinating ...
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Jan. 19, 2007 | By Christine GormanTake a deep breath. Now exhale slowly. You're probably not aware of it, but your heart has just slowed down a bit. Not to worry; it will speed up again when you inhale. This regular-irregular beat is a sign of a healthy interaction between heart and head. Each time you exhale, your brain sends a ...
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