http://www.startchallengetool.com Fight against heart disease and stroke Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:30:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image via Wikipedia Health insurance is an important part of maintaining proper standards of health care. Insurance pays for medical expenses and helps to protect people against high or unexpected healthcare expenses. Monthly premiums are paid to the health insurance providers by policy holders in order to receive appropriate ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2010/01/importance-of-keeping-good-health/ These days many major health issues have become a cause of concern for many Americans.  One of the most publicized health concerns expressed these days is heart disease , which is one of the leading causes of death for people in America.  What’s worse is that many other health concerns such ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/08/simple-ways-to-help-prevent-heart-disease/ .!. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. While it has many variations, this article will discuss the five most common types that are most likely to happen. This article will hopefully raise your awareness and knowledge of this infliction. #1 Congenital Heart Disease A common misconception is that heart ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/06/5-common-types-of-heart-disease/ Heart disease is a condition that you should be armed with information about. By doing this, you will have the tools necessary to protect yourself best from contracting heart disease in the future. Before delving further into the subject, you should have a clear definition of what heart disease is. Heart ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/05/the-truth-you-have-to-know-about-heart-disease/ .!. .!. The heart is at the center of all your body’s functions. From helping muscles run to giving your brain oxygen, it is central to your way of life. It is vital that your health is of utmost importance as you may acquire a heart disease that could threaten your life. What ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/05/heart-disease-%e2%80%93-know-about-symptoms-and-heart-care/ .!. You are sitting in your doctor’s office, waiting for your doctor’s analysis of your laboratory results. The prognosis is not good, and you are told that if you do not make any lifestyle changes, you may require bypass surgery. There is hope, however, as long as you follow any treatment ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/03/how-to-live-with-heart-disease/ .!. Heart Disease in Women: Women and Heart Disease Studies have shown that heart disease is a leading cause of death in women over 40. In fact, more than 500,000 women die of heart disease each year. The risk of heart disease in women increases with age, especially after menopause. Menopause, of ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/02/heart-disease-guide-part/ Heart disease is a term that refers to the heart’s inability to function normally. Many forms of this disease exist and its causes are varied. The damage of heart disease is furthered by high cholesterol. Once heart disease begins, cracks in the blood vessels walls begin to appear, most often near ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/01/facts-about-heart-disease-you-need-to-know/ ????? ???????? Being told you have heart disease is both traumatic and heart-wrenching. With the right knowledge, however, you can both deal with this sickness and combat any further damage done to your body. Heart disease is an broadly used term to describe several conditions, all of which are potentially ... http://www.startchallengetool.com/2009/01/heart-disease-and-associated-problems/