Hot Topics!
January/February 2008
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 Current Topic: Women and Heart Disease
It's true! Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America today! According to the American Heart Association, over 8 million American women are currently living with heart
disease. 435,000 American women have heart attacks each year; 83,000 are under the age of 65 and 9,000 are under 45! But did you
also know that by living a healthier lifestyle you can reduce your risk for developing heart disease by as much as 85%?
That's why Women's Health Source is proud to address this extremely important topic with a vast assortment of articles and resources covering the diagnosis
and the treatment of heart disease in women as well as a host of prevention tips. Take control of your health today to reduce
your risk of heart disease and live a heart healthy life!
Hot Articles!
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Body Basics
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Recent Research Findings
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Healthy Lifestyles for the Prevention of Heart Disease
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Heart Health Assessment Tools
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Coronary Heart Disease Health Risk Assessor: This tool helps you determine your risk of developing significant coronary heart disease within the next ten years based
on your age, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other risk factors.
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Ideal Body Weight: Using body mass index as a reference, this calculator determines your ideal body weight range. All you need to do is enter
your height.
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Body Mass Index: This tool considers your height and weight to assess your weight status.
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Target Heart Rate: When you stop to take your heart rate during a workout, what should it be? Depends on your age and how hard you're working
out. Find out your range here.
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Heart Disease, Heart Health and Rehabilitation
Do you know the signs and symptoms of heart disease? Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol? How
heart healthy is that meal you're eating? What types of heart disease are there? Can exercise prevent a heart attack? Click Here to get answers to these and other important questions!
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Hot Resources!
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Main Line Health Heart Center's Women and Heart Disease
The Main Line Health Heart Center's Women and Heart Disease initiative is a year-long public information campaign that strives to bring awareness of heart disease to adult females in
our community. This informational program helps women and their families reduce their risk for developing heart disease and
live heart-healthy lives. View the Heart Center's large assortment of resources and tips. Visit Now!
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Main Line Health Heart Specialists
The Main Line Health Heart Center is a team of more than 1,000 caring, highly-experienced professionals - including board-certified
cardiologists and surgeons, cardiac nurses, physician assistants and technologists - all dedicated to delivering superior
care and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Meet Our Cardiologists and Cardiovascular Surgeons!
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Important Heart Related Resources
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Future Hot Topics!
Don't miss these Hot Topics coming up later this year from Women's Health Source:
- Women's Health and Obstetrics (March/April 2008)
- Infant's and Children's Health (May/June 2008)
- Menopause and You (July/August 2008)
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Women's Health Source
Southpoint One, Suite 100
1160 W. Swedesford Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
1-888-876-8764
whs@mlhs.org
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