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Category: Heart Health

September 16, 2021

Five Ways You Can Improve Your Cholesterol This Year

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance used by your body to make vitamins and hormones and build cells. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL (bad) and HDL (good). Your liver creates enough cholesterol for you. However, certain foods you …

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February 12, 2021

Five Heart-Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year

February is the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month, which raises awareness about preventing heart disease and promoting healthy heart habits. Nearly half the American adult population is at risk for developing heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other severe health conditions. In our efforts to create more proactive patient awareness, Pegalis Law Group, …

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February 11, 2019

Facts about Heart Disease in Women

Heart Disease affects men and women, Pegalis Law Group advises to know your risk factors.

In the United States, heart disease takes the life of one woman every minute. About one in four women dies of heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for American women. Still, heart disease is often considered a “man’s disease” and many women do not realize how serious it is. Knowing the symptoms …

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