Information on heart disease


The largest study to look at the effects of hormone replacement therapy after the Women’s Health Initiative was stopped early, has shown there is no overall increased risk of heart attacks for women taking HRT. However, the risk varies depending on the age of the women and the method used for taking HRT.

Heart Day on the Square (VIDEO) (The Frisco Enterprise)
A benefit festival at Frisco Square was held this weekend to help raise money to help children with heart problems.

High school students have a Change of Heart (KTVA Anchorage)
This week’s Break The Cycle Report features an East High School in Anchorage program called Change of Heart. The program works with incoming freshmen to show them how their attitudes towards others can not only break the cycle of intolerance, but make their school a better place.

Heart Day on the Square to benefit babies with heart defects (The Frisco Enterprise)
Country music, barbecue, and fireworks will highlight the fourth annual Heart Day on the Square Saturday, which will benefit research for congenital heart defects.

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