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Have you ever wanted to know more about the benefits and the drawbacks of Botox and plastic surgery? You can get your questions answered at the August Healthy Woman presentation "Body Beautiful: A Closer Look at Botox and Plastic Surgery." More>>

Stay on track with high blood pressure treatment

If you have high blood pressure, treatment can help prevent heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and medications. More>>

Too much sodium? Learn to shake the salt habit

Love the taste of salt but need to cut back? Learn which foods pack the most sodium, and get tips on how to flavor your food without using the salt shaker. More>>

Heart failure and exercise

Heart failure may make you tired and not feel like exercising. But for some, it might be just what the doctor orders. More>>

How soluble fiber affects your cholesterol

Soluble fiber is where it's at for helping to get your cholesterol under control. Check out sources and ideas for how to include this fiber in your diet. More>>

African Americans and heart disease

If you're African American, you're right to be worried about heart disease. Luckily, there are many ways you can protect your heart. More>>

Diabetes and heart disease: The ABCs of prevention Video included

When you have diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help cut your risk of life-threatening heart disease. More>>

Can eating certain mineral-rich foods help to lower blood pressure? Video included

Certain minerals can play a role in helping to reduce blood pressure. Get the facts and find out the best food sources for these important nutrients. More>>

What does it mean to have heart disease? Video included

Here are the facts about heart disease. More>>

Infective endocarditis: are you at risk?

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves. It is most often caused by bacteria. Rarely, by a fungal infection. Sometimes, no cause can be found. More>>

Brain food: can diet help preserve your memory? Video included

A heart-healthy diet may help ward off such diseases as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. More>>

Diabetes Prevention & Control

Check out the latest news and information in the fight against Diabetes.

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