American Heart Association

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Patients on drug cocktail not at higher risk

AP Features 68 days ago

Heart patients taking a commonly prescribed cocktail of blood thinners and heartburn drugs may not be at increased risk of heart attacks or other problems, a new study says. That contradicts research published last year that suggested a dangerous interaction between the ...

Heart group draws hard line on sugar intake

Reuters US Online Report Domestic News 75 days ago

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Americans need to cut back dramatically on sugar consumption, the American Heart Association said on Monday in a recommendation that is likely to rile food and beverage companies. The group said women should eat no more than 100 calories ...

Heart group: Cut back _ way back _ on extra sugar

AP Features 75 days ago

A spoonful of sugar? Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it's time to cut way back, the American Heart Association says. Most of that added sugar comes from soft drinks and candy — a whopping 355 calories and ...

Child athlete's death revives heart testing debate

AP Features 75 days ago

An obese eighth-grader's sudden death during a football conditioning lap has revived discussion about whether testing children's hearts before they engage in sports or strenuous activity is necessary. Anthony Troupe Jr. collapsed last week on a suburban St. Louis football field before ...

Sweat it Out

Men's Fitness 84 days ago

Nearly every health club has one — but with mercury rising outside, should you subject your body to the sweltering temps inside a sauna? The Case for Saunas Hitting the sauna after a grueling workout relieves sore muscles. Saunas are also often ...

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