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The revamped American Heart Association tool offers a surprising look at the issues that make cardiovascular disease the ...

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South Asians have a four-times greater risk of heart disease compared to the general population. While traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are ...

Everyday Health’s weight loss calculator can help you estimate your calorie needs for weight loss. Learn more about how many ...

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An American Heart Association presidential advisory in 2023 introduced a new term: cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

Obesity shaves two to four years off the average lifespan, while being very obese can shorten your lifespan by 8 to 10 years, according to a new analysis of 57 studies including nearly 900,000 people.

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