Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese isn’t a cosmetic problem—it greatly raises the risk in adults for many diseases and conditions. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight is a long-term challenge. However, with the right treatment and motivation, it’s possible to lose weight and lower your long-term disease risk.

Welcome to the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) podcast page. The DCI is a quick, easy, and dependable source of information on heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Podcasts allow you to listen to the information on your MP3 player or computer. This podcast is procduced by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

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What Are Overweight and Obesity?

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Weight Loss and Obesity

Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Weight Management Health Center

The road to success: choose the right diet for you, find your ideal weight, and discover helpful weight loss supplements to keep the pounds off once and for all.

Insomnia is a common health problem that causes people to have trouble falling or staying asleep. Better sleep habits and lifestyle changes often help relieve insomnia. You may need to see a doctor or sleep specialist if you have long-term or recurring insomnia, or if you don’t know what’s causing the condition.

Welcome to the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) podcast page. The DCI is a quick, easy, and dependable source of information on heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Podcasts allow you to listen to the information on your MP3 player or computer. This podcast is produced by the National Heart Lung and Blood Insitute.

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What is Insomnia?

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Insomnia

Tired of insomnia? Fortunately, there are alternatives to counting sheep to help you get a healthy night’s sleep. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, today there are excellent treatments that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Acting fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your heart.

Welcome to the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) podcast page. The DCI is a quick, easy, and dependable source of information on heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Podcasts allow you to listen to the information on your MP3 player or computer. This podcast is produced by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

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What is a Heart Attack

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Heart & Circulatory Health Center

Have a heart—Learn everyday changes to minimize your cardiovascular disease risk and help keep your heart healthy and strong.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply your heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.

Welcome to the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) podcast page. The DCI is a quick, easy, and dependable source of information on heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Podcasts allow you to listen to the information on your MP3 player or computer. This podcast is produced by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

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What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

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Heart & Circulatory Health Center

Have a heart—Learn everyday changes to minimize your cardiovascular disease risk and help keep your heart healthy and strong.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

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