Articles for Tag: "risk"

Coronary artery disease risk assessment 
Coronary artery disease risk assessment
As a leading cause of death in both men and women, understanding your risk is important. Take this short quiz.
Overweight? It could be your genes 
Overweight? It could be your genes
It’s harder for some to lose pounds because of genetics, according to one study.
Running just a few times a week can help you live longer 
Running just a few times a week can help you live longer
A new study shows that even a moderate amount of exercise may extend your life.
Understanding the genetic risk of cancer  Featured
Understanding the genetic risk of cancer
Read how one man took advantage of genetic testing to greatly lessen his chances of developing colon cancer.
Gallbladder attack leads to cancer diagnosis  Featured
Gallbladder attack leads to cancer diagnosis
Read how one Chicago man appreciates life even more after surviving cancer.
3 ways women’s risk of stroke differs from men’s  Featured
3 ways women’s risk of stroke differs from men’s
Our expert shares what all women need to know about their stroke risk.
7 ways to protect yourself from a stroke  Featured
7 ways to protect yourself from a stroke
Learning what steps you can take now will not only help to reduce your risk of a stroke but other diseases as well.