Chest Pain - Know Your History
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in America. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans die from heart disease. Many people have no idea they even have CAD. As a matter of fact, the first indication that many people ... [... more]
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Calorie Restriction Slows Heart's Normal Aging Process
A healthful diet has proven to impart many health benefits over the years. Now a landmark study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown that long term adherence to a calorie restricted diet positively influences ... [... more]
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Cholesterol Basics
Cholesterol is a powdery, white substance which is found in all animal cells, but it is not found in plant cells. Despite its sometimes bad press, cholesterol is a vital nutrient needed for many bodily functions, such as repairing cell membranes, ... [... more]
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Heart Disease Essentials
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading killer of men and women in America. All tissues in the body need oxygen to survive, and the heart is no exception. Coronary arteries supply the heart with its needed blood supply. In coronary artery ... [... more]
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Heart Health for Women
Approximately one in three adult women has some type of disease of the heart or blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined! Close to 500,000 ... [... more]
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Can Be Fatal - Geriatrics
Coronary artery disease, also known as CAD, is the most common cause of death in America. It kills more people each year that the next 2 major causes of death combined. All cells of the body need oxygen to remain alive and the heart is no ... [... more]
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Can Be Fatal - Geriatrics
Coronary artery disease, also known as CAD, is the most common cause of death in America. It kills more people each year that the next 2 major causes of death combined. All cells of the body need oxygen to remain alive and the heart is no ... [... more]
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Can Be Fatal - Geriatrics
Coronary artery disease, also known as CAD, is the most common cause of death in America. It kills more people each year that the next 2 major causes of death combined. All cells of the body need oxygen to remain alive and the heart is no ... [... more]
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Acute Coronary Syndrome Can Be Fatal - Geriatrics
Coronary artery disease, also known as CAD, is the most common cause of death in America. It kills more people each year that the next 2 major causes of death combined. All cells of the body need oxygen to remain alive and the heart is no ... [... more]
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Alcohol, When Enough is Too Much - Geriatrics
Alcohol consumption has the potential to confer positive health benefits on one hand, and the potential to cause life-threatening illnesses on the other. The quantity consumed is very important. Scientific studies fail to give an unequivocal ... [... more]
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Factors Sustaining Depression - Geriatrics
Depression is an extremely common condition. Some people suffer bouts of depression in response to a major life event, such as the death of a loved one. Others suffer from depression for prolonged periods of time for no seemingly apparent reason. ... [... more]
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Heat Stroke - Geriatrics
Heat stroke is an extremely serious, potentially fatal condition. This article explores this catastrophic disorder. Heat stroke is NOT the same as a high fever. Heat stroke is medically defined as a body temperature over 105 degrees Fahrenheit, ... [... more]
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