Misconceptions About Heart Disease

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10 myths about heart disease - Harvard Health More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Anatoly Komov | permalink
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Believing outdated ideas about heart disease and what causes it can be dangerous. Ten myths that persist include the need for people with heart disease to take it easy; taking a cholesterol-lowering drug means you can eat anything you want; it’...
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For further reading: http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/10-myths-about-heart-disease ^[1]

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6 Heart Health Myths and Facts: Is Your Heart in Danger? More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Burgerrings | permalink
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Are younger women in danger of heart disease? Would you know if you had a heart attack? WebMD lists out 6 dangerous myths we believe about heart disease.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/heart-health-myths ^[2]

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Myths About Heart Disease in Women - Go Red for Women More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Rick Browning | permalink
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Heart disease isn’t just for old people or men. Separate the facts from the myths about heart disease in women here.

For further reading: https://www.goredforwomen.org/about-heart-disease/facts_about_heart_disease_in_women-sub-category/myths-about-heart-disease/ ^[3]

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5 Heart Disease Misconceptions More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Thomas Martini | permalink
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For both males and females, heart disease is the # 1 killer. It kills more people than all forms of tumors combined. Yet, despite the prevalence of this deadly killer, many myths and misconceptions still exist. Here are the 5 most common myths debunked.

For further reading: http://www.shavemagazine.com/body/health/5-heart-disease-misconceptions ^[4]

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Anatoly Komov, Burgerrings, Thomas Martini, Rick Browning

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1. http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/10-myths-about-heart-disease

2. http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/heart-health-myths

3. https://www.goredforwomen.org/about-heart-disease/facts_about_heart_disease_in_women-sub-category/myths-about-heart-disease/

4. http://www.shavemagazine.com/body/health/5-heart-disease-misconceptions