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What are the Odds? Heart Attack

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What are the odds you will die of a heart attack? Learn more about heart attacks and heart disease in this video.

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What are the Odds? Heart Attack (2:50)

What are the odds you will die of a heart attack? Learn more about heart attacks and heart disease in this video.

Stroke Victims Can Restore Movement (1:38)

Watch this video about restoring movement in stroke victims on HowStuffWorks. Many stroke victims are left nearly paralyzed, but now researchers are working on ways to restore muscle movement and coordination. Learn how stroke victims can restore... More »

Life Line Screening - Stopping Stroke (7:55)

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in America. Knowing risks, warning signs and even preventive screenings can lower your risk of stroke. If you have hypertension, arterial blockage, diabetes or high cholesterol you could be at risk.

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 »

Battling Heart Disease (1:47)

Watch this Medialink video discussing why cardiovascular disease once again tops the list as the country's #1 killer, according to the American Heart Association. The Living Heart Foundation is offering free cardiac screenings, so get yours today.

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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.

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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.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Causes of Atherosclerosis (2:29)

Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty deposits, cholesterol, calcium, waste and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery, leading to a reduced blood flow that can cause a heart attack or stroke.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Defining Cholesterol (2:11)

Cholesterol is soft, waxy material carried throughout the body by the bloodstream and cells. It is used for producing hormones and some cell membranes. However, an excessive amount of cholesterol is dangerous and can lead to a heart attack or... More »

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Heart Disease Risks (2:50)

Age, gender, heredity, smoking habits, blood pressure, level of physical activity, cholesterol, weight, alcohol consumption habits and general level of stress are all factors that contribute to an individual's risk for heart disease.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Atherosclerosis (1:46)

Atherosclerosis is a stage of arteriosclerosis where cholesterol deposits collect underneath the inner lining of artery walls.

Controlling Your Cholesterol: Heart Disease (2:06)

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease.

What are the Odds? Heart Attack (2:50)

What are the odds you will die of a heart attack? Learn more about heart attacks and heart disease in this video.