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Kids Health: Heart Disease
Although this disease mainly affects older people, it is important to know what it is, how you get it, and what you as a kid can start doing to prevent it.
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Story md.com: Heart Diseases
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.
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Story md.com: Cardiovascular Continuum
The significance of the cardiovascular continuum is its emphasis on prevention. By treating risk factors that occur early in the cardiovascular continuum, like hypertension, diabetes, high blood fat levels, and smoking, it may be...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease that affects the cardiovascular system. But the term is usually used to describe diseases that are linked to...
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Congenital Heart Disease
This resource defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types.
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Congenital Heart Disease
Defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types. Also speculates on possible causes for fetal heart conditions.
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Heart Disease Risk Factors
One-page article answers questions about heart disease risk factors in children and teenagers including high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
WebMD
Web Md: Congenital Heart Disease
WebMD offers information on congenital heart disease, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.29 Cardiovascular Diseases
Discover how cardiovascular disease can be dangerous to human health.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Heart Disease
This resource provides an overview about heart disease.
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Story md.com: Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Ldl/hdl Ratio
Under certain conditions, the risk of developing coronary heart disease (strokes, heart attack) cannot be properly assessed only by looking at a person's lipids test results. In these cases, the LDL "bad cholesterol" to HDL "good...
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Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease
This website provides information about nutrition, health, and heart disease. It also discusses specific types of vitamin and mineral supplements you can take to improve or maintain your health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coronary Heart Disease and Blood Pressure
Read a passage about coronary heart disease and blood pressure and answer the follow-up questions.
Government of Canada
Health Living: Smoking Diseases
Learn about all the different diseases you can get by smoking. Smoking increases your chances of heart disease, smoke, and lung cancer, to name just a few. Find out the link between impotence and smoking, as well as to bronchitis and...
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Cardiovascular Disease: Facts, Prevention, Treatment
This site discusses lifestyle changes, nutrients, and medical options and precautions.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: American Heart Association Homepage
Learn basic information about heart health and what heart disease is. Also, read about various heart conditions, treatments and risk factors, and lifestyle changes which support heart health. The site can be translated into several...
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Adult Congenital Heart Association
This site has information and resources about congenital heart disease. The association "is a national organization for adults, and adolescents, with congenital heart disease (CHD)." It offers links to information and resources, support,...
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
This website, available in English or French, presents general information on heart health and research news. Learn what heart disease is and how it can be prevented and treated through diet and exercise.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Circulatory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will begin to understand and define cardiovascular disease, and list its risk factors.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular System Health
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There are many risk factors that can cause a person to develop cardiovascular disease. A risk factor is anything that is linked to an increased chance of developing...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Test Online: Heart Disease
What is heart disease? What may heart disease cause? What is heart disease due to? These questions are answered on this concise and informative site.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Department of Health: Cardiovascular Disease
Use this resource to learn how proper nutrition and diet play a role in preventing heart disease. Provides facts and figures on causes, costs, and risk factors for the disease.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Heart Health and Care
This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.