Health update: Heart help
Article Abstract:
A health update is provided on people suffering from heart disease, incontinence and asthma in connection to obesity. Those who are overweight and have borderline high cholesterol and/or blood pressure should consult a physician for a best heart-disease prevention which includes a C-reactive protein (CRP) test along with a cholesterol test, and obese asthmatic people should choose their inhaled drug with care.
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 2006
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Every step counts
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Research shows that walking 10,000 steps a day could keep oneself healthy as walking fights high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Using a pedometer ensures that one can walk 10,000 steps a day, which benefits by keeping an accurate count of the activity level.
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 2006
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Sweet heart news
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Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors of heart disease. Studies conducted at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute revealed that a woman can reduce her risk of heart disease by 82 percent, by losing weight, eating well, exercising and not smoking.
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 2005
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