Heart Disease
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Harvard salt study shows 2.3 million related deaths worldwide in 2010
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The death of more than 2 million cardiovascular deaths worldwide were linked to excessive salt intake, the study says, and one in 10 Americans are dying from eating too much sodium.
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Chef Huda cooks heart-healthy recipes
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You may know her from the hit ABC reality show "The Taste", but off camera Chef Huda is just a D.C. girl who likes to cook. She also likes being an advocate for the American Heart Association.
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Hybrid exercising: Piloxing and Barre Ride
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Pilates and boxing? Ballet and cycling? All are great on their own, but many say they’re even better together.
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Eat your way to a healthy heart
CommentRegistered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield came on the show today to tell us about ways you can eat your way to a healthy heart.
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Daniela Donovan, young mom with pacemaker
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As ABC7 observes American Heart Month, we bring you the story of a young Virginia woman who has heart disease. Doctors say it's so bad that her heart resembles one of a person that's more than double her age. However, she's not letting it get her down.
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Keeping a healthy heart
CommentDr. Rachel Berger from Virginia Heart talked to Natasha about steps you can take to keep your heart healthy.
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Rosie O'Donnell suffers from heart attack
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Rosie O'Donnell says she suffered a heart attack last week and is "lucky to be here."
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Overweight teens at greater heart attack risk
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Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.
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Z-pack antibiotic linked to increase in heart problems
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Zithromax, the antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.
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Free dog heart health screenings offered in Hyattsville
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The Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will make a stop in Hyattsville, Md. Thursday, where veterinary cardiologists will provide free heart health screenings and health advice to pet owners.
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Katherine Leon honored for contributions to women, heart disease
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Katherine Leon was honored alongside Dr. Oz and the surgeon general for her contributions to women and heart disease.
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Marleny Oyela-Herrera has hole in heart fixed
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A 36-year-old Honduran mother of three was diagnosed with a condition rarely found in adults: She had a 24 millimeter hole in her heart.
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Taking women's health to heart
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Women suffering from heart disease will meet with lawmakers in D.C.
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