3 Very High-Tech Heart Tests

HEART HEALTH NEWSLETTER
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Week of February 15

In This Issue:
> Multivitamins Aren't the Answer for Cancer, Heart Disease
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> Don't Let the Recession Break Your Heart
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> WebMD Member Wants the Scoop on Secondhand Smoke
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Today's Top Story: 3 Very High-Tech Heart Tests
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh50ED
Three tests -- calcium coronary scores, carotid artery ultrasound, and
CT heart scans - can help predict heart disease risk better than
traditional risk factors. Pros and Cons of Cardiac Tests
Also See:
> A Simple Way to Predict Heart Attacks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh60EE
> 25 Top Heart-Healthy Foods
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh70EF
> Cholesterol Facts Made Simple
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh80EG

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Multivitamins Aren't the Answer for Cancer, Heart Disease
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh20EA
A new study shows that women who take multivitamins don't have a lower
risk of heart disease or cancer. Learn what the experts advise about
taking supplements.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss
> Women in the Dark About Stroke Risk
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> This May Motivate You to Quit Smoking
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EDITOR'S PICKS:

Resilience: How Well Do You Bounce Back?
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these life-changing obstacles determines your survival. Put Yourself
to the Test

Don't Let the Recession Break Your Heart
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50Bdh30EB
You can't hide from all the bad news about the current recession, but
you should try to limit your worry to protect your heart,
cardiologists say.
Also See:
> The Body's Red-Light Warning Signals
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50BdiD0ET
> High BP Puts You at Risk for Painful Condition
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5Za0Nec4j0F50BdiE0EU
> Get the Help You Need to Finally Quit Smoking
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Heart Disease Support Group message board:
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This member wants to know the effect secondhand smoke has on the
cardiovascular system.

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