Clarifying Heart Attack Risks

Cholesterol September 17, 2008
Obesity and Earlier Heart Attacks Study Shows Risks Increase with Higher BMIs Although you may be controlling your cholesterol, you also have to think about your weight. A new study shows that more obesity and higher body mass index (BMI) leads to heart attacks earlier in life. Find out what you can do. Learn to calculate your BMI and more ways to lose weight. You can also get questions answered on weight loss surgery. Get new ideas on better ways to combat high cholesterol. Connect: Check in with others who are trying to control their cholesterol on the Heart Health message board. Cholesterol News Spotlight 2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer Considering weight-loss surgery? Considering weight-loss surgery? Find out what the experts think. Step Up to Slim Down Community Challenge Sign up for the six-week community challenge, and walk your way to weight-loss success with easy, daily walking assignments that you can do anywhere.	VIDEOS Slash your medical costs Are men happier than women? Top five dieting sins
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