Heart attack in your future? Coronary artery calcium testing via a CT scan shows your risk

It can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a person’s risk of heart disease. Yet the test remains ...
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Woman with ‘no symptoms’ says simple medical test exposed deadly cardiac concern

It wasn’t totally shocking, but I was surprised because I do work out a lot.” Calcium scores go up to 400, and anything above that is considered a very high risk of heart disease. Some scores are in ...

Calcium score testing can pick up plaque in arteries, giving the patient a real picture of their heart risk

It measures the amount of calcified plaque that has built up in your arteries, which can trigger heart attacks and strokes. A ...
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Food options to reduce bone loss

I am a 78-year-old male who is in pretty good health. I keep my blood pressure under control and exercise five days a ...
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Look for these high-calcium food options to reduce bone loss

I am a 78-year-old male who is in pretty good health. I keep my blood pressure under control and exercise five days a week at a gym, ...
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4 Healthy Snacks That Have More Calcium Than a Cup of Yogurt

Calcium supports bone, heart, muscle, and nerve health. The recommended amount of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams per day. Dietitians say chia seed pudding, green smoothies, canned ...
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Do calcium supplements started before pregnancy help to prevent high blood pressure and its complications?

Evidence from one study (1355 women) shows that extra calcium before pregnancy may result in little to no difference to pre-eclampsia (a complication of pregnancy) or pregnancy loss, and pre-eclampsia ...