Tuesday, 10 February 2015

6 heart disease risk factors you should know about

Are you at risk for a heart attack? TODAY women learn the symptoms, get cholesterol tests

In honor of "National Wear Red Day," the women of TODAY got their blood cholesterol levels checked on the show — along with a lesson in heart health. As Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb, Tamron Hall and Weekend TODAY's Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones waited their turn to have blood drawn, NBC chief medical editor, Dr.

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Women have a tougher time recovering from heart attacks. Here's why

Joanne Maglaras knows all about the love and support of family. She also knows all about stress of family life and how it can affect heart health. Five years ago, at age 49, Maglaras, of Flushing, New York, had a heart attack.

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Can you really 'detox' your skin? 11 skin care mistakes you're making

Skin may be our largest organ, but it doesn't always get the appreciation it deserves."People don't understand how powerful the skin is," says Dr. Doris Day, a New York aesthetic dermatologist who treats A-list celebrities. "They think it's all vanity. Skin is a very important reflection of your overall health and well-being.

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