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COPD
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COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.
“Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.
March
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Coronary
Artery Disease/Coronary Heart Disease
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Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called
coronary heart disease, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the
coronary arteries. These arteries supply your heart muscle with oxygen-rich
blood.
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Heart
Attack
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Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men
and women in the United States. Fortunately, today there are excellent
treatments that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Acting fast at the
first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your
heart.
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Heart
Disease Risk Factors
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of both women
and men in the United States. Many heart disease risk factors start during
childhood. Your risk for heart disease and heart attack increases with the
number of risk factors you have and their severity. The good news is that you
can prevent and control many heart disease risk factors with lifestyle changes
and medicines.
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High
Blood Pressure
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High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious problem
that can lead to a number of health problems. About 1 in 3 adults in the United
States has HBP. HBP itself usually has no symptoms. You can have it for years
without knowing it. This is why knowing your blood pressure numbers is
important, even when you're feeling fine. If your blood pressure is normal, you
can work with your health care team to keep it that way. If your blood pressure
is too high, treatment can help prevent damage to your body's organs.
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Insomnia is a common health problem that
causes people to have trouble falling or staying asleep. Better sleep habits
and lifestyle changes often help relieve insomnia. You may need to see a doctor
or sleep specialist if you have long-term or recurring insomnia, or if you
don’t know what’s causing the condition.
April 2009 |
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Millions of Americans and people worldwide are
overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese isn’t a cosmetic
problem—it greatly raises the risk in adults for many diseases and
conditions. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight is a long-term challenge.
However, with the right treatment and motivation, it’s possible to lose
weight and lower your long-term disease risk.
April 2008 |
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Physical activity is good for your heart and
lungs in many ways. However, many Americans are not active enough. The good
news, though, is that even modest amounts of physical activity are good for
your health. The more active you are, the more you will benefit.
November
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Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that
leads to inflammation and can affect various organs in the body. The outcome of
sarcoidosis varies. Many people recover from the disease with few or no
long-term problems. However, the disease can lead to organ damage in about
one-third of the people diagnosed with it. Damage may occur over many years and
involve more than one organ. Rarely, sarcoidosis can be fatal.
June
2009 |
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