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Food & Nutrition

Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet

Is a plant-based diet really that healthy? A cardiologist — and vegan — weighs in

Heart Health

What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

One in five Americans has an elevated level of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can lead to blood clots and stroke

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Heart Health

Meet Bad Cholesterol's Trouble-Making Sidekick

There's more to cholesterol levels than HDL and LDL: Meet lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)

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Heart Health

Women and PAD

Why it's essential for women to learn about peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its symptoms

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Food & Nutrition

Health Benefits of Coffee

7 ways your favorite pick-me-up might also boost your health

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Exercise & Fitness

Marathon Training Tips

These 8 tips will help you get ready to run

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Heart Health

Essential Electrolytes

Most often linked to sports drinks, electrolytes are vital for good health

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Food & Nutrition

Vitamin D: An Important Factor for Overall Health

Essential for bone health, immune response and even memory and thinking, vitamin D may also be linked to preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms

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Healthy Aging & Caregiving

The Truth Behind Myths on Aging

Learn how to make good health last a lifetime

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Food & Nutrition

The Healthy Side of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is one indulgence you don't have to feel guilty about