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Heart Disease Heart Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Disease This week: More evidence that being a little overweight (but not obese) might not be so bad. Also: Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) Being Overweight Might Not Be So Bad For Older People Recently, investigators from Australia reported that among men and women between the ages of 70 and 75, those whose BMI was in the "overweight" range had lower mortality than those... Read more Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is a condition in which an individual's resting heart rate is abnormally high (greater than 100 beats per minute), their heart rate increases rapidly with minimal... Read more Infrequent Tooth Brushing Associated With Increased Cardiac Risk A study reported in the British Medical Journal suggests that individuals who brush their teeth less than twice a day have an increased risk of developing heart disease. This data came... Read more What to do about cholesterol and triglycerides The blood lipids - cholesterol and triglycerides - are vitally important in preventing and treating heart disease. Here's what you need to know. Heart Disease Ads Obesity Statistics Obesity Diet Obesity Exercise Causes of Obesity Overweight Children Featured Articles Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, angina, angioplasty and stents Drugs that are commonly used in heart disease Exercise and heart disease What is a heart healthy diet - low fat, or low carbs? Heart valve disease Hypertension - high blood pressure   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease 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 Disease 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heart Disease? Symptoms of Heart Disease Diagnosing Heart Disease Treatment of Heart Disease Preventing Heart Disease Advertisement