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I recently had a heart attack. The rehab I could handle, but I've been feeling really sad lately. Why is this? I should be happy to be alive!
I am confused about all the different words used to describe heart disease. What is the difference between conditions like atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease? What is coronary artery disease? Bottom line, just what is heart disease, anyway?
My doctor recommends exercise to keep my blood pressure under control, but bad knees limit my options. What do you recommend?
My doctor just put me on a statin even though my LDL (bad) cholesterol levels are 120 mg/dL. She said that because I have diabetes, I should be taking a statin. Is this true?
What does it mean when high blood pressure reaches stage 2?
Based on my blood pressure reading at my doctor's office, my doctor says I have prehypertension (blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89). What should I do?
I am recently divorced at age 50 and I am dating again. What do I need to know about sexually transmitted diseases these days?
What is the secret for a great sex life?
