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Echocardiograms – A Close Look Into Your Heart

Since being diagnosed with high cholesterol, I have been seeing my cardiologist about four times a year for my quarterly blood screen. As part of these routine visits I get weighed, my temperature is taken, and I receive a reading of my blood pressure.   Now, I have a blood pressure reader at home and I know that my numbers are at the high... Read moreChevron
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High Cholesterol: The Silent Killer

The old saying "ignorance is bliss" is an appropriate description for many today who suffer from high cholesterol but are (purposefully or not) completely unaware about it. From time to time I will either read or hear about someone who seemed at the peak of their health ending up in a hospital for emergency coronary procedure or, in the worst... Read moreChevron
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Two Heart Healthy Habits: Walking and Tomatoes

The great benefits of walking on a daily basis to promote a healthier heart are well documented. It's not only easy, but also fairly cheap...just slip on a pair of decent sneakers and get on the road. There is no need for expensive gym memberships or equipment. But, how would you like to burn more fat and make bigger cardio gains? You can do just... Read moreChevron
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Good Blood Test Results…But There’s a Catch!

As I had mentioned in my last entry a few days back, I went in for my latest blood cholesterol screening and saw my cardiologist earlier this week to go over the results. The results were really good all things considered.   My total cholesterol came in at 189, with my HDL (the good twin) up a few points to 66 while my LDL (the evil twin)... Read moreChevron
posted 11/16/2010, comments (0)|
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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut ....

Growing up as a kid in the 70's I vividly remember the TV commercial for Mounds candy bar which had that catchy little jingle "Sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don't." Remember, Mounds was the dark chocolate one with coconut which did not have the almonds. Because I have always been a big fan of nuts that is probably a big reason... Read moreChevron
posted 10/20/2010, comments (0)|