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Don't give walking the cold shoulder this winter
The weather outside may be frightful,but walking for your heart always is delightful. For every hour of regular, vigorous exercise you do, like brisk walking, you can live two hours longer. Re...
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Insulin resistance-induced metabolic syndrome increases heart risks
A relatively unfamiliar term, metabolic syndrome is caused by insulin resistance and increases a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death. Metabolic syndrome (sometimes kno...
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Lifesaving cardiac device now available at Western Baptist
Paducahan Danny Myatt holds Western Baptist close to his heart. Literally. Plagued by frequent irregular heart beats and chest pain, Myatt, 61, recently was hospitalized at Western Baptist. Wh...
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New stent reduces need for repeats
For years, minimally-invasive stents have helped treat heart disease, but a new model at Western Baptist Hospital has been shown to reduce the need for repeat procedures, as well as resulting in f...
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Combat childhood obesity with smaller portions
We’ve all heard the old adage, “clean your plate,” but encouraging a child to clean his or her plate may be encouraging over-eating, creating premature health problems in today’s youth. National...
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Don't waist time losing weight: START! now
From Halloween and TV football season to the "eat more, exercise less" season from Thanksgiving to New Year's, many extra pounds are lurking. It's best for your health to Start! now and not wait u...
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What should you do if you feel chest pain?
Readers ask two important questions this week: What should you do if you feel chest pain? Listen to your body. Some causes of chest pain are not dangerous, but others - such as a heart att...
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Depression May Follow Open-Heart Surgery
Open-heart surgery is one of medicine's modern miracles that saves lives. But, as reader Roger-Anne Gardner of Symsonia writes, the first few weeks after surgery can be challenging - not only phys...
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Russert's death a reminder of heart precautions
Television journalist Tim Russert’s sudden death from a heart attack shocked us.  He was aware he had a heart condition and supposedly was doing all the right things.  He even recently “passed” a ...
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Start school year with proper diet, exercise
At the start of a new school year, it’s a good time to evaluate your child’s health and start healthier diet and exercise habits, if needed. Do you know if your child is overweight – or even ob...
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