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Million Hearts Releases New Spanish-Language Resources on Heart Health
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Educational resources to help Hispanics take control of their heart health is available from Million Hearts, a national public-private partnership that works to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. continue reading »
Study Shows Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet
September 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
But the good news is that the 'DASH' eating plan does help those who follow it. People who stick with the so-called "DASH diet" achieve significant reductions in continue reading »
Miss Puerto Rico 1985, Iris Matias is Terminally Ill
September 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Miss Puerto Rico 1985, Iris Matias, is suffering from terminal pulmonary hypertension which has her bedridden and dependent on a machine connected to her heart that provides the necessary medications to keep her alive. continue reading »
Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt
March 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Suggestions to help you cut back . High-sodium foods can contribute to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack. The issue is compounded for people with diabetes, who are already at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. continue reading »
Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
September 2, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers say. Strokes are on the rise among teens and young people, a new government report shows continue reading »
