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Take control of your heart disease risk / John Whyte, MD, MPH ; foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw.

Whyte, John J., 1966- (author.). McGraw, Phillip C., 1950- (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"Reduce your risk of heart disease--the leading cause of death among Americans--with diet, exercise, and other health strategies from WebMD's Dr. John Whyte."--Provided by publisher.

"Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. You have the power to reduce your risk, and WebMD's Dr. John Whyte, MD will show you just how easy it is to do it." -- Amazon.com.

No one wants to hear that they have heart disease, but each year over a million people in the US are diagnosed. Whyte shares crucial and straightforward information that will help you on a journey to better health. He helps you assess your level of risk, learn the role food, exercise and mental health play, and understand the role between stress and heart health. You have the power to reduce your heart disease risk-- and Whyte will show you just how easy it is. -- adapted from back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780785240693
ISBN: 0785240691
ISBN: 9780785240723
ISBN: 0785240721
Physical Description: xvii, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: [New York] : Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-261) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- What exactly is heart disease? -- Knowing the risks -- Estimating your risk for heart disease -- Depression and heart disease -- The stress factor -- Diet dictates health -- Exercise and prevention -- Supplements: do they work? -- The role of medication -- Conclusion: Putting it all together -- Appendix A: Sample exercise plan -- Appendix B: Heart-healthy menu, dietary analysis, sample grocery list.