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Article: Almond Cholesterol Challenge to Combat Heart Disease.
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- March 9, 2000
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Business Editors, Medical Writers
MODESTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2000
Everyone recognizes that heart disease is the primary killer of men. But few people are aware that this disease also claims the lives of nearly a quarter million American women every year -- more than breast cancer, stroke and lung cancer combined. Not surprisingly, research(1) has found that only one in five women knows that heart disease is their foremost health threat.
In order to educate women about this vital health issue, the Almond Board of California is teaming up with actress Phylicia Rashad. The message? Simple dietary changes can help lower cholesterol ...