Obesity and Heart Disease
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Are you at risk?
Heart Health Counts
Answer the questions in this self-assessment tool to determine your risks of heart disease and obesity. Also, get useful tips at the end of your session.
Risk factors of heart disease
American Heart Association
Obesity is one risk factor of heart disease that can change. Look to this enlightening article to find out what’s beyond your control.
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How to prevent heart disease
iVillage
Regular exercise and eating healthy are just two ways to help prevent heart disease and obesity. This quiz will reveal even more.
Start losing weight
American Academy of Family Physicians
Take the stairs or park farther from the store… Take small steps like these to start shedding pounds and end heart disease and obesity.
Life after a heart attack
American Heart Association
Losing weight and eating right can help you recover from a heart attack. Learn what else to do if you suffer from heart disease.
Heart disease 101
Illumistream
Heart disease can take on many forms, such as stroke. Watch this video to learn the different types of heart disease.
What do you know?
iVillage
Did you know that high HDL cholesterol protects people against heart disease and obesity? Take this short quiz for more information.
Heart healthy meals
NHLBI
This planner will help you prepare meals without going over your calorie limits for the day. Great resource to help prevent obesity and heart disease.
We can help our families
NHLBI
We Can is a national program designed to keep communities healthy. Find sites near you and help your family reduce their chances of obesity and heart disease.
Help for overweight kids
Kids Health
Don’t reward kids with junk food instead pick a healthy snack like apple slices. Find out what you can do to prevent obesity and heart disease in children.
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Heart attack test
NHLBI
Some people who experience a heart attack wait too long before going to the hospital. Take the test and know the signs of heart attacks.
Know your body mass index (BMI)
Heart Health Counts
Your BMI can help you determine if you’re obese. Calculate your BMI and talk with your doctor about your risks of heart disease.
Body mass index for kids
Kids Health
Use this great BMI calculator for kids up to 20 years old and see if your child is at risk for heart disease and obesity.
