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Heart Health Center Heart Health Center Reduce Risk Heart Disease Other Cardiovascular Conditions From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Health Center This week: Is being a little bit overweight really OK? And: Mitral stenosis. Is Being A Little Overweight Really OK? The BMI Controversy. Recently, conflicting news reports - and conflicting science - have given mixed messages on whether being a "little" overweight is a significant risk factor, or actually healthy. The confusion... Read more Mitral Stenosis Mitral stenosis is relatively uncommon heart valve abnormality that can cause significant cardiac problems if it is not treated appropriately. In mitral stenosis, the mitral valve becomes thickened... Read more Heart Disease Risk In Women Last week, the American Heart Association released a new set of guidelines on preventing heart disease in women. The guidelines deliver two important messages. First, cardiovascular disease is every bit... Read more Reducing your risk for heart disease We can greatly reduce our risk of developing many types of heart disease by changing our behavior. Here are methods for lowering our chances of developing heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders. Heart Health Center Ads Heart Heart Healthy Food Women Heart Symptoms Heart Valve Repair Overweight Featured Articles Heart surgery, congenital problems, and, more Syncope (fainting) Women and heart disease Atrial fibrillation What to do about cholesterol and triglycerides Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, angina, angioplasty and stents   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Health Center Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heart Health Center newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Assess Your Risk of Heart Disease Keep Your Heart Healthy Symptoms of Heart Disease How To Survive a Heart Attack The Basics On Coronary Artery Disease Advertisement