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Surviving a Heart Attack (1:34)

Watch this video about heart attacks on HowStuffWorks. Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in our country, and the statistics are frightening, 95% of all cardiac arrest victims die before they can get to a hospital. American Heart... More »

Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Disease (7:55)

Watch this video about the importance of oral hygiene on HowStuffWorks. Oral hygiene has been linked to systemic diseases like strokes, pre-term births and even heart disease. See how oral hygiene works in this video from World Business Review

Tips to Recognizing a Heart Attack (4:56)

Watch this video about heart attacks on HowStuffWorks. Chances are good that you know at least one woman who's at risk for heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. And yet, 80% of heart disease cases are preventable. See how heart attacks in... More »

Heart Issues Among Hispanics (2:35)

Watch this video about heart complications among the Hispanic population on HowStuffWorks. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), among Hispanic adults age 20 and older, nearly 35 percent of Hispanic women have cardiovascular disease.... More »

The Effects of Heart Disease on Oral Health (1:00)

Watch this video about the effects of heart disease on HowStuffWorks. If you suffer from heart disease, you could also be at risk for problems with oral health as well. Learn about the effects of heart disease on dental care in this video from the... More »

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Cleveland Clinic 2008: Signs of a Heart Attack (1:22)

Would you know if you were having a heart attack? Watch this video from Discovery Health to learn the warning signs of an imminent heart attack.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Lower Your Risk of Stroke (1:19)

In this clip, Dr. Michael Roizin explains how taking walks can lower your risk of having a stroke. Check out this clip from Discovery Health to learn more about lowering the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Hormone Therapies (1:40)

A new study shows a simple blood test may help indicate whether hormone therapies can elevate a woman's risk for those heart problems. Check out this clip from Discovery Health to learn more about blood tests and hormone therapy.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Heart Failure Rates Rise (1:30)

Take a look at this Discovery Health video to learn how a new study indicates that testing for a specific protein in the blood may help signal the severity of heart failure.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Heart Failure in Adults (1:35)

Each year, more and more adults are suffering from heart failure. But fewer are experiencing the long term complications. Check out this clip from Discovery Health to find out why.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Calcium Buildup (1:43)

In this video, Discovery Health and the Cleveland Clinic bring you health related news stories for living smart, well and healthily. Take a look to learn more.

Cleveland Clinic 2008: Abnormal EKG (1:26)

A new French study shows there may be a link between "sudden heart death" and a common abnormality that shows up on an EKG. Check out this video to learn more about EKGs and heart problems.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Lifestyle Changes (1:39)

Many people have to make significant lifestyle changes in order to successfully lower their cholesterol and keep it that way.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Dietary Changes (4:37)

Dietary changes can help lower your cholesterol.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Cholesterol Control (2:47)

Watch this video to learn how to control your cholesterol through your diet.