Heart disease damages kidneys, liver and brain, North Charleston doctors say

Heart disease damages kidneys, liver and brain, North Charleston doctors say

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Heart disease doesn’t stop at the heart; in fact, Lowcountry medical…

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This blood test may predict heart disease better than LDL cholesterol, some doctors say

This blood test may predict heart disease better than LDL cholesterol, some doctors say

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are…

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Living near trees linked with lower heart disease risk in cities

Living near trees linked with lower heart disease risk in cities

Living in cities that have more trees—and less grass and shrubs—was linked with decreased risk of…

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Four things you can do to reduce inflammation and cut heart disease risk, according to the experts

Four things you can do to reduce inflammation and cut heart disease risk, according to the experts

Many foods, supplements and even workouts nowadays claim to have anti-inflammatory properties. This certainly sounds like…

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Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Worrying about money and food may age the heart even faster than traditional risk factors of…

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Can a mammogram detect heart disease? What to know about breast calcium deposits

Can a mammogram detect heart disease? What to know about breast calcium deposits

Nancy Preston didn’t have a heart attack. Nor did she have chest discomfort, shortness of breath…

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