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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Birmingham Cardiac Diet

Weight loss rejuvenates the heart: study

August 12, 2009
British researchers have found that losing a lot of weight--either by dieting or through weight loss surgery--rejuvenates the physical structure of the heart.
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Expert & Community Posts

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The Fiction of Fad Diets
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...as well as the contraction and relaxation of the heart and other muscles. You shouldn’t stop... Read more »

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Atkins, Ornish, WeightWatchers: How to Choose a Diet that Works
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...minerals, and antioxidants that will reduce your risk for heart disease and cancer.  Eating... Read more »

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Nutrition Q & A
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...fiber which are essential for reducing the risk of heart disease and several types of cancers. ... Read more »

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Weight Loss Resolutions: Do you need to shift your thinking?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...By losing weight you'll dramatically reduce your heart disease risk, lower blood pressure, and... Read more »

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Popular Diets Reviewed: The New Atkins Revolution
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...well as for the contraction and relaxation of the heart and other muscles. It is generally... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart disease and diet
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Saturated fat
...fat can increase both your total cholesterol and your “lousy cholesterol” levels. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10 percent of your... Read more »
Prevent Heart Disease: 6 Steps to Better Heart Health
...following a healthy diet and keeping physically active could help to reduce your risk of developing heart disease? Making healthy changes to your lifestyle can also increase your chances of... Read more »
Salt and High Blood Pressure
...intake lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of stroke and kidney disease, and prevents the thickening of heart muscle due to high blood pressure. Additionally, in those with high blood pressure,... Read more »

Medications

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...many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood... Read more »

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...many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood... Read more »

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...cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. How To Use Take... Read more »

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...triglycerides may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Fenofibrate is a... Read more »

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...many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood... Read more »

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