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  Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known as the “silent killer,” because you may have it and not even know you have it. You can’t hear high blood pressure.

  Cardiovascular Health Tip: African American Women, Watch Out For the “Silent Killer”

  By Christine Jeffries on February 16, 2011 - 8:57pm
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  Making good personal and collective lifestyle decisions can significantly reduce the cancer risk of Americans, said a new report released on World Cancer Day, Feb.

  World Cancer Day Calls for ‘Personal and Community Responsibility’

  Impacted 1 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on February 8, 2011 - 8:45am
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  Particularly in women, a potential heart problem can be ignored as mere stress or anxiety. But even if it truly is stress, you still may be doing harm to your heart and circulatory system.

  Heart Health Myth: It’s Just Stress

  By Christine Jeffries on February 4, 2011 - 10:47am
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  Heart problems can cause trouble for anyone, no matter how old they are. Getting older is just one of the risk factors associated with heart disease.

  Heart Health Myth: Heart Disease is Something Only Older People Get

  Impacted 1 Lives By Christine Jeffries on February 3, 2011 - 3:50pm
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  It is true that if you lead a healthy lifestyle, it strengthens your heart, improves overall well-being, and helps decrease risk factors of developing heart and circulatory disease.

  Heart Health Myth: Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Protects You From Heart Disease

  Impacted 1 Lives By Christine Jeffries on February 2, 2011 - 9:41am
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  It may be well-known that the number one killer is heart and circulatory disease, more than all cancers put together.

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  Would You Know If You Were Having a Heart Attack?

  By Christine Jeffries on February 1, 2011 - 7:19pm
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  In a recent article, I wrote about hysterectomies being used as a medical procedure used to stop symptoms of different women's health problems.

  In Women Under 50 Hysterectomies May Increase Cardiovascular Disease

  By Dr. Daemon Jones Expert HERWriter on January 6, 2011 - 9:38am
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  Michelle King Robson, CEO & Founder of EmpowHER, interviews Rebecca, a woman who started experiencing heart disease symptoms at 32 years old.

  Rebecca Shares Her Heart Disease Journey

  By EmpowHER on December 7, 2010 - 12:35pm
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  Shay Pausa interviews country singer Martina McBride about her heart-healthy lifestyle and raising her children to make healthy eating choices.

  Martina McBride Shares Heart-Healthy Tips

  Impacted 1 Lives By EmpowHER on November 24, 2010 - 3:53pm
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  Rebecca provides three tips for women who have heart disease and would like to better advocate for their health.

  Three Tips For Women With Heart Disease

  By RebeccasHeart on October 13, 2010 - 10:18am