Articles tagged with 'cardiovascular disease' | OSF HealthCare

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2026
March
26,
2026
| 12:12 PM America/Chicago
Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been the gold standard. But experts say 7,000 steps offers just as many benefits. 
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February
24,
2026
| 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Heart health experts now think GLP-1 medications can provide a robust benefit to heart health. Dr. Christopher Sparrow explains why.
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February
22,
2026
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
It's no shock that exercise is good for men and women. But studies show that women have even more to gain, especially when it comes to heart health. 
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2025
October
22,
2025
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. There are many factors, including high cholesterol, inactivity and unhealthy diet. There's also a possible link to menopause. 
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March
05,
2025
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
There's good news for coffee lovers: a recent study indicates morning coffee may help you live longer. 
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February
26,
2025
| 10:16 AM America/Chicago
A recent study finds that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. followed by cancer and accidents. 
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2024
July
23,
2024
| 13:30 PM America/Chicago
You may have heard that tea is good for you, but when walking through the grocery aisle and being confronted by a barrage of options, it can be hard to choose.
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May
30,
2024
| 11:06 AM America/Chicago
Statins are drugs that help lower blood cholesterol. But many people who should be taking these drugs aren't because of  misinformation, mostly about possible side effects.  
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2023
August
23,
2023
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
Sugar substitutes may sound like a fine idea, but they won't help when it comes to weight loss, according to a recent review by the World Health Organization. 
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2022
August
11,
2022
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease could rise dramatically in the coming decades. An OSF cardiologist talks risk factors and prevention.
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