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How do you know if you have heart disease?
Heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer, but how do you know if you have it? Likewise, most people are familiar with the terms EKG, echocardiogram and heart cath, but would likely have trouble e...
Oct 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Even small amount of exercise helps the heart
A new study verifies what I’ve been saying for years – 30 minutes of exercise five days a week is good for your heart. Researchers have found that 2 ½ hours of moderate physical activity per week...
Aug 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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How does the thyroid affect the heart?
A reader asks: “I have been on and off thyroid medicine for many years. What effect does thyroid disease and/or the medicine have on the heart?” That’s a common question. More than 20 million Amer...
Jul 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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New food guidelines to help fight obesity epidemic
The Department of Agriculture has replaced the food pyramid as the symbol for good nutrition in an attempt to fight obesity. It has been replaced with a circle that resembles a plate divided into f...
Jun 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Too much TV may increase kids’ future heart disease risk
Too much TV may increase kids’ future heart disease risk Children who spend too much time watching television or playing computer games may have an increased risk for future cardiovascular risks, a...
May 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 40 40 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mini-stroke doubles risk of heart attack
People who suffer a “mini-stroke” need to be concerned about heart disease as well, according to research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Patients who have these str...
Apr 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Panic attack or heart attack?
If you feel your heart pounding, shortness of breath and chest pain, are you having a panic attack or a heart attack? How can you tell the difference? The signs and symptoms of a panic attach a...
Mar 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Heart arrhythmia not always dangerous
A reader asks: "Are heart arrhythmia and high blood pressure related?" That’s a good question. Rhythm refers to the cadence of your heartbeat, whether it’s regular, irregular, fast, slow, no...
Jan 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staying healthy during the hectic holidays
The holidays are not only hectic, but also they are fi lled with high-sugar, high-calorie treats. It’s hard to stay on a healthy path when stress and diet temptations lurk around every corner.The ...
Dec 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Obese teens can become even heavier adults
Obesity causes enough problems in childhood. Now new research shows heavy teen-agers are often destined to gain even more weight as adults, resulting in a sobering fact: For the first time, parent...
Nov 22, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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