Learn how to stay heart healthy from one of America's top doctors.

 

During the course of an average human lifetime, the heart beats more than 2.5 billion times and pumps more than 50 million gallons of blood through the body.

 

Diseases of this amazing pumping muscle still affect 71 million Americans— almost 25 percent of our population.

 

Avoiding these diseases means knowing how at risk you are and what to do to prevent a risk from becoming a reality. The good news is that advancing medical science has made fighting this killer more possible than ever.

 

And yet finding a heart-health strategy that fits you can seem daunting, as it means navigating a series of complex issues regarding inherited and acquired risk factors, diagnostic tests, various drug therapies, and changes in your diet, exercise habits, weight, and other “lifestyle” patterns.

 

That is where this unique audio program can help. Dr. Simeon Margolis brings decades of experience as a gifted teacher, skilled clinician and researcher to bear in explaining how to sort out all the vital questions involved in understanding and preventing heart disease.

 

For your health and your future, this short, 12-lecture audio program could be one of the best investments you'll ever make, for you and your family. Imagine getting your questions answered by one of the top doctors in the world.  Now you can.

 

Dr. Margolis also shares intriguing insights into the heart.  Did you know that, before 1912, heart attacks were considered universally fatal?  That stick and tub margarines can have different impacts on cholesterol levels?  Did you know that most doctors didn't even try to reduce cholesterol levels before the 1990s?  Sprinkled throughout this practical program are interesting facts and stories that make it a fun learning experience.

 

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Dr. Simeon Margolis answers such questions as:

 

• What causes heart attacks and strokes?
• What two actions should you take immediately if you or someone you care about has a heart attack?
• What 10 diet tips should you know for losing weight and staying heart healthy? 
• What is the controversial, “metabolic syndrome?”
• What does cutting edge research say about dietary supplements, vitamins, garlic, red wine, fiber, fish oils, soy, trans fats, and more?
• What are the signs of heart attack and stroke?  (Hint – they are very different for men and women)
• What's the difference between good and bad cholesterol?
• How do you and your doctor measure your risk of developing heart disease and which tests are best?  What risk category are you in?
• How do you build a comprehensive plan for protecting your heart’s health?

Important notice

This program is intended to supplement the advice of your personal physician, whom you should consult about any medical condition you or your family may have.  The information contained in this program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice and does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

 

Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. is Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has been director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine's Endocrinology Division and Co-Director of the Ciccarone Center for Preventive Cardiology. With over 40 years of clinical experience, he wrote and edited more than 150 publications, writes two weekly Yahoo Health blogs, has given hundreds of talks to physicians, and has made appearances on radio and television.

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1. Introduction.
2. Understanding the Basics of Heart Disease
3. What is Your Risk of Heart Disease?
4. Recognizing Signs and Symptoms
5. How Doctors Evaluate and Treat Heart Disease
6. Your Lifestyle for a Healthy Heart, Part I
7. Your Lifestyle for a Healthy Heart, Part II
8. Lowering Your Blood Pressure
9. Lowering Your Cholesterol, Part I
10. Lowering Your Cholesterol, Part II
11. Preventing and Controlling Diabetes for Heart Health
12. Building Your Plan for a Healthy Heart

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