Heart Disease Will Cost $503 Billion in 2010

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Heart Disease NEWS AND VIEWS December 22, 2009

Find out new information about postmenopausal osteoporosis. Learn more.  Heart Disease Will Cost Americans $503 Billion in 2010 Experts with the American Heart Association say heart disease will cost the United States $503 billion in 2010, which is an increase of six percent from last year's figures.  Read more> This Week's News See all Heart Disease news Omega-3s May Boost Blood Fats: Study Many people use omega-3 fatty acids to help their heart health, but a new study has found that the first effects of these fats are a short-term boost in blood fats and rise in the particles that cause clots.  Read more> Inactivity, Obesity Keep Heart Health Rates Low Doctors are better at treating heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, but experts say too many Americans are ignoring the basic rules for preventing these problems such as maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough exercise.  Read more> Implant May Benefit Heart Failure Patients An implanted heart defibrillator may help older patients suffering from heart failure live longer, UCLA Medical Center researchers report.  Read more> Natural Heart Meds May Fight Colon Cancer Researchers have found that cardiac glycosides--a kind of naturally derived heart drug--appears to help fight colon cancer.  Read more> More Than 45 Million Americans Now Without Health Insurance New statistics from the National Health Interview Survey show that in the first six months of this year, 45.4 million Americans were without health insurance.   Read more> Study: Whites More Likely to Stay on Meds Than Blacks According to a new study, elderly African Americans take fewer prescription medications and are more likely to skip doses of their meds than white Americans.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart Do you know what the most important meal of the day is? If you do, do you know why? Learn how to make your food work for you with Expert Lisa's heart-healthy quiz. Today's Poll Do you include omega-3 fatty acid in your diet to help your heart health? Your options are: Yes No News You Can Use U.S. Life Expectancy Hits a New High Federal health officials are reporting that the average life expectancy in the United States has reached nearly 78 years, a new record. Read more>

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