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SAN members impact public policy outcomes by influencing decision makers through writing letters, signing petitions, meeting with their legislators, and much more.
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Survivors of heart disease and stroke are not alone. In fact, many of them are sharing their stories to reach out to the community. They share their stories to champion hope and support to help us fight the devastation of heart disease and stroke.
24 million Americans have COPD. Are you one of the missing millions?
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This web site maintains a huge list of medical statistics including misdiagnosis and prevalence/incidence data for hundreds of medical conditions.
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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Donate and/or Join
VAERS provides a nationwide mechanism by which adverse events following immunization may be reported, analyzed, and made available to the public. Go Here
About 3 million adults in the US are infected with the hepatitis C virus, most are baby boomers.
Baby boomers, anyone born from 1945 through 1965, should get tested for hepatitis C. Read More
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. More Info
A guide to help you quit smoking, including reasons to quit, steps to quit, tips on handling cravings, medications that can help, and what to do if you slip. Try It
The Stroke Help Line is a volunteer-staffed call center for survivors, caregivers, family members and those who have experienced stroke in their lives.
This service can be accessed through 1-800-STROKES (787-6537), menu option 3. Visit Site
Lung Cancer Screening Tool.
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Welcome to my website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy Policy govern Your Heart and Health's relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term "Your Heart and Health", "us", "we", "our(s)", or "I" refers to the owner of the website. The terms "you" or "your(s)" refers to the user or viewer of this website.
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For medical matters, please contact your doctor’s office by telephone, in emergency situations, call 911.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Your Heart and Health. Links on this website to other websites are provided based on our assessment that the linked sites are a quality source of information. However, Your Heart and Health makes no judgment or guarantee regarding the accuracy of the information found on the linked sites.
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Your Heart and Health will routinely collect and store information from online visitors to help manage those sites and improve service. This information includes the pages visited on the site; the date and time of the visit; the internet address (URL or IP address) of the referring site; the domain name and IP address from which the access occurred; the version of browser used; the capabilities of the browser; and search terms used on our search engines. This site makes no attempt to identify individual visitors from this information. Any personally identifiable information is not released to external parties without your consent unless required by law.
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In the course of using this website, you may choose to provide us with information to help us serve your needs. For example, you may send us electronic mail (through a mailer or a web form) to request information. Any personally identifiable information you send us will be used only for the purpose indicated.
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The medical information presented on these pages cannot and should not substitute for the advice and counsel of the user's personal physician. The user is hereby put on notice that by accessing and using this website, the user assumes the risk that the information and documentation contained on this website may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, and/or may not meet the needs and requirements of the user, it is provided for the convenience of the Website user and should not be considered official.
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I am the owner and the webmaster of the Your Heart and Health website. Please visit the About Me page to learn more about me. As for the development and content of this website I can assure you that all the information that I have provided and the images that I have used came from very reputable medically professional websites. I have personally spent a lot of time researching any site that I used information and/or images from.
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I have read all their Disclaimers, Privacy Policies, Terms of Use, and Copyrights. If a website did not have these I did not use any material from it.
I would advice you to always read the Disclaimers and Privacy policies as well as the Terms of Use. almost always the copyright will allow you to copy text and/or images, but always check the copyright before you copy or download anything. A lot of times you will need to ask for permission before copying or downloading anything from a website.
On my Frequently Asked Question and Answers page, all of the questions and answers came from medical websites and their faq's page. I have copied and placed some of what I thought to be some of the most ask ones. All of the sites have a faq's page, some have several covering different topics. I have links to all the medical websites I have used as well as many others. All the links will be on the Medical Contacts page, and the Medical Links page.
All health and health related information contained within the Your Heart and Health Medical Information Website is intended to be general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional. The advice is intended to offer only a general basis for individuals to discuss their medical condition with their health care provider. Your health care provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of you and your family.
For medical matters, please contact your doctor’s office by telephone, in emergency situations, call 911.
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Founded by Lynn B Goddess in April 2000 for Stroke Research in Women as a legacy to her mother who died of complications from stroke. Lynn's journey meeting the demands and challenges of her mother's illness dramatizes the overwhelming gap that exist between perception and reality when it comes to stroke in women.
Read the article "What Women need to know about stroke" in StrokeSmart Magazine Click Here
Get a brief definition of dozens of cardiovascular terms from our A-Z Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia and get links to in-depth information.
The mission of the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is to provide public health leadership to improve cardiovascular health for all, reduce the burden, and eliminate disparities associated with heart disease and stroke.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem is a type of irregular heartbeat that was estimated to affect approximately 6.4 million people in the U.S. in 2014.
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It's not just a man's disease.
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AHA Compliant Online CPR Certification that over 600,000 professionals trust. Means you can train and test online and print your CPR certificate instantly! Get Yours
Improve your life and the lives of others when you join the AHA/ASA Support Network
Share your experience, give and get emotional support.
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The COPD Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 2004,
Established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for COPD and improve the lives of individuals affected by COPD. Learn More
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Start here to learn the basics of HIV and AIDS and learn how to take steps to prevent transmission and protect yourself from HIV.
50% of young people who have HIV don't know they have it. Get the facts HERE
About 1 of 3 adults, 67 million people have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn More
Very interesting and detailed charts and graphs for states, federal regions, and territories. More Info
True stories from previous smokers who have quit after having serious heart problems. A lot of tips and suggestions to help you quit. Click Here
People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or be overly active
ADHD can't be cured, but it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages. Read More
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