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Heart-Health News

Moderate chocolate consumption linked to lower risks of heart failure 

DALLAS, Aug. 16 — Middle-aged and elderly Swedish women who regularly ate a small amount of chocolate had lower risks of heart failure risks, a new study finds.

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HealthDay notes: Cholesterol levels fluctuate with menstrual cycle

DALLAS, Aug. 10 — Women's cholesterol levels vary throughout their menstrual cycle as their levels of estrogen rise and fall, notes a new study posted in HealthDay.

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Women's cholesterol levels vary with phase of menstrual cycle 

DALLAS, Aug. 10 -- National Institutes of Health researchers have shown that women's cholesterol levels correspond with monthly changes in estrogen levels. 

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Featured Stories

shari barton
Posted on 09/09/10 at 1:53 PM
The surprise that changed my life
 My name is Shari I am a 43 yr old heart attack survivor. My story is one of surprise and change. On August 28,2010, I s...
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Heather Weerner
Posted on 09/08/10 at 10:57 AM
Congrats It's a Boy!!!!.....and heart faliure..
Hi, I'm Heather, I'm 34 years old and at the age of 33, I had my 3rd child, and was diagnosed with Postpartum cardiomyo...
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Haddie Bell
Posted on 09/07/10 at 10:41 PM
Never dreamed it would happen to me!
    I am a survivor of 2 heart attacks August 7th & 14th. I had 4 stents total placed because of 90% & 80% blockage. I...
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Do Good by Looking Good

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. You can help combat that statistic when you shop for products or support the companies that support the fight against heart disease and elevate the cause. You directly support the movement, even by making just one purchase. Because doing good and looking good are always in fashion.