Listen to a discussion about Heart Health Frequently Asked Questions
This 26 minute discussion covers:
- Results of heart health neglect
- What is heart disease and does it differ from cardiovascular disease?
- Who is at risk for heart disease? What are risk factors?
- What is homocysteine and what effect does it have on heart health?
- What is C-reactive protein and should you be tested for it?
- What are triglycerides and what role do they play in heart disease?
- What role does air pollution play in heart health?
- How do the symptoms of heart disease differ between men and women?
- What are the most important steps to take to promote a healthy heart?
- What supplements promote heart health and what do they do?
- How should you change your diet to promote heart health?
- How much exercise do you need to promote heart health?
- How can parents promote heart health in their children?