Dark Chocolate: A Little Goes a Long Way

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	In This Issue:   • Cardiac Arrest Survival and Geography   • His and Her Heart Attack Symptoms   • Can Ginseng Cause Irregular Heartbeat? Today's Top Story Dark Chocolate: A Little Goes a Long Way A study shows that a daily dose of dark chocolate may reduce the inflammation that leads to heart disease, but there's a catch. Also see:   • What's the Story With Chocolate?   • Inflammation and Heart Disease    • Not All Carotid Patients Need Surgery Health News & Features Cardiac Arrest Survival and Geography If your heart stops beating in Seattle, consider yourself lucky. A new study shows you're five times more likely to survive than if you were in Alabama. More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:   • Late Stroke Treatment Better Than None   • Drug-Coated Stents Safe for Heart Patients   • 2 COPD Drugs Linked to Risk of Heart Attack, Cardiovascular Death   • Relax and Lower Your Blood Pressure Do You Have a Health Question for the Presidential Candidates? WebMD is proud to collaborate with the Commission on Presidential Debates to gather your questions for its town hall debate. Ask your questions here and watch the town hall debate on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Editor's Picks His and Her Heart Attack Symptoms There is a difference. Many doctors -- and women themselves -- don't realize that female heart attack symptoms can be very different than those of men. In fact, according to one study, women are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed and discharged from emergency departments. Also See:   • Stay Healthy With These Daily Tips   • Living With Your Pacemaker or ICD   • Cozy Up to Chamomile Tea   • Make Fall Your Fitness Season   • Gallery: Fall Food Fright Looking for Recipes? Get tantalizing taste delivered to your inbox when you get the free WebMD Healthy Cooking newsletter - sign up today! Members Are Talking From the Heart Disease Support Group message board: Can Ginseng Cause Irregular Heartbeat? This member wants to know if ginseng will cause atrial fibrillation. Please read the post and respond with your words of wisdom Also See:   • Medicare Questions? Get Expert Answers Here WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	WebMD Shortcuts Heart Health Center Member Support Groups News Center Boards & Blogs Home Page

Soy-Rich Diet Improves Arteries in Stroke Patients

Heart Disease NEWS AND VIEWS September 29, 2008

Soy-Rich Diet Improves Arteries in Stroke Patients Isoflavone, a chemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers, can improve artery function in stroke patients, a study in Hong Kong has found.   Read more> COMMENTARY Soy and Your Heart: The Truth Behind the Hype Soy products have been a subject of regular discussion, and wide debate down through the years, and it seems that confusing claims about the benefits of soy are in abundance.  Read more> This Week's News See all Heart Disease news Secondhand smoke tied to artery disease in women Exposure to secondhand smoke is an important risk factor for peripheral arterial disease, which affects arteries in the legs and may lead to amputation if severe, according to a study among Chinese women.  Read more> Ex-smokers lower stroke, heart risks A study of more than 475,000 Korean men has found a significant decrease in stroke and heart attack risks among men who quit smoking.  Read more> Clinical trial: New drug for atherosclerosis Call for people ages 18 years to 75 years old who have coronary heart disease (CHD) or other risk factors for CHD to participate in a study.    Read more> Sponsored Health Center Find options for heart valve replacement.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Do You Know How to Raise Your HDL? If you just received your latest cholesterol results and you're wondering how you can raise that elusive HDL, take this quiz to find out. Today's Poll Do you consume at least one soy product on a daily basis? Your options are: Yes No News You Can Use Spice Up Your Heart Health with Herbal Medicine Spices can do a whole lot more than improve the taste of food. Learn which spices are most effective in preventing and reversing heart conditions. Read more>

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