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More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many have no idea until it’s too late. That’s part of the reason why heart ...

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It’s important to know your numbers when it comes to heart disease risk. Cholesterol levels, weight, blood pressure and A1C all offer vital clues when it comes to the state of your cardiovascular ...

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New research involving nearly 140,000 postmenopausal women reveals that measuring waist circumference alongside body mass index modestly improves the ability to predict mortality risk in older women.