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    What Calcium Means for Your Heart

    Why are we advised to take calcium supplements?   Men and women are advised to take calcium because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure a small amount (2-3 mmHg). Women, in particular, can stall the deterioration of bone strength (demineralization) by taking calcium supplements, 1200-1300 mg per day, and eating calcium-rich foods... Read moreChevron
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    Why African-Americans At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

      Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the African-American community.   The American Heart Association state that:   Compared to the general public, African-Americans have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and... Read moreChevron
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    When Your Heart Skips a Beat

    Not a week goes by that I don’t see someone in cardiology consultation for skipping, jumpy heart beats.   It is a common problem- a problem that worries many people.Why?  It’s unnerving to feel your heart beating.  Most people are rarely aware of their heart’s movement in their chests.  So when a person... Read moreChevron
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    Eat organic for better health

      Organic produce is grown without synthetic agents. Such farming practices generally yield less per acre compared to farming that makes use of high-tech fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Organic vegetables and fruits are more costly to produce, thereby costing more at the fruit and vegetable stand or at the supermarket. One obvious... Read moreChevron
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    Overweight Moms May Impact Daughter's Weight Later in Life

    According to research by Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UNC Chapel Hill's School of Medicine, a mother's weight, and the amount she gains during pregnancy, may have an impact on her daughter's risk of obesity decades later. The researchers analyzed data from more than 24,000 mother-daughter pairs, this is... Read moreChevron
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