Heart Disease Causes and Risk Factors

When you know the risk factors for heart disease you can take smarter steps to control them. Find helpful tips for avoiding causes and reducing your risk.
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High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk in Black People
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What Causes a Heart Attack?
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Obesity and Heart Disease Risk in Black People
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Chronic Stress and Heart Disease Risk in Black People
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How Are High Blood Pressure and Atherosclerosis Linked?
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What Is Endothelial Dysfunction?
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An Overview of Constrictive Pericarditis
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Can Thyroid Disease Cause Heart Issues?
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What High C-Reactive Protein Levels Mean
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Cardiac Risk
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BMI, Waist Circumference, or Waist-To-Hip Ratio?
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Body Mass Index: Healthy and Unhealthy BMI Values
Preventing Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal Syncope: Why It Happens and How to Treat It
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Medical Causes of Syncope or Fainting
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
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Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Heart
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Crystal Meth Causes Severe Heart Damage