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Published: 08/21/2009 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com     

TV Watching Could Raise Children's Blood Pressure

Too much TV or time spent playing video games could raise blood pressure even in young children.

Over 5 Million People In the US Are Affected By Heart Failure
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
More Women Are Having Heart Attacks Than Ever
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.

The Many Wonders of Aspirin with Dr. Nancy Snyderman
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira as part of Taking Health to Heart Today, focusing on the many wonders of aspirin.
Where Fat is Located on the Body Could Affect the Heart
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.

Cardio Disease Could Be Linked to Hip Fractures
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
Fish Oils May Not Help Treat Depression
Fish oil supplements don't seem to help treat depression in heart patients.

Dissolvable Heart Stent
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Cholesterol Health
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.

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