- About Cholesterol
The American Heart Association defines cholesterol, explains the differences between HDL and LDL, identifies cholesterol issues in women and children, and sets targets for healthy levels of cholesterol. Also check out the link to “Cholesterol: For Professionals,” for more in-depth information about cholesterol levels, statistics, etc.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516
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- Cardiovascular Disease Overview
Health Notes offers an excellent summary of cardiovascular disease, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
http://www.n101.com/Static/HNs/Concern/Cardiovascular_Disease.htm
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- DASH Eating Plan
From the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, the DASH Diet is a clinically proven way to improve heart health.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/index.htm
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- Dean Ornish, MD, Lifestyle Program
From WebMD, this page describes the culmination of research by Dr. Dean Ornish on a diet plan to reverse heart disease.
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/3068_9408.htm
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- Diet and Disease – Heart Health
The Food and Nutrition Information Center provides links to numerous resources on the connection between nutrition and cardiovascular disease.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&tax_subject=278&topic_id=1378
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- Dietary Guidelines for Healthy American Adults
The American Heart Association helps you to learn whether your diet is "heart healthy." The focus is on the reduction of fats in the typical diet.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1466
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- Heart and Circulatory
The expert editors of Aetna’s Intelihealth and Harvard Medical School present a wealth of knowledge about the heart and circulatory system. Click on the link for “Viewing the Heart” for an excellent, interactive illustration.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8059/8059.html?k=navx408x8059
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- Hypertension
MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides an overview of the topic, including informative illustrations, causes, treatments, and modes of prevention.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000468.htm
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- National Cholesterol Education Program
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides education to the public to prevent and treat coronary heart disease. Click on the link for information about the 2004 updates to the Adult Treatment Panel Guidelines for the latest evidence-based guidelines for controlling heart disease.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/
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- Stroke
MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides an overview of the topic, including informative illustrations, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000726.htm
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