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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Are Bad Habits Increasing Your Heart Disease Risk?

Annually, the American Heart Association (AHA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) publish the latest statistics for heart disease and stroke. The most recent updates found deaths due to cardiovascular disease actually decreased by 33% over the past 10 years and deaths due to stroke were reduced... Read moreChevron
posted 02/27/2013, comments (0)|
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Young Heart Patient

Hi Members,   I have just joined Health Central and came across sharepost feature.   I am sharing my story with a hope that this will give courage and inspiration to members with similar condition.   Five years ago – it was an usual weekend afternoon. While bathing I felt sudden choking and breathlessness which was very... Read moreChevron
posted 01/15/2013, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Stroke and Women: Are you at risk?

Did you know stroke is a major health risk for women?   I was able to interview Sherry Torkos on the concerns regarding stoke and women and what you can do if you are at risk.    Sherry Torkos is a pharmacist, author, certified fitness instructor and health enthusiast who enjoys sharing her passion with others. Sherry graduated... Read moreChevron
posted 01/08/2013, comments (0)|
Jennifer Edeson

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Types of Heart Disease

Today heart disease is one of the major concerns of a huge number of people across the world. However, this disease still remains neglected and people highly ignore the symptoms of this disease. According to notable heart disease research organizations, heart related diseases are responsible for around 60% of the deaths occurring all over the... Read moreChevron
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Use a Checklist to Prevent Hospital Readmittance

Do you go to your doctor’s appointment with a checklist? Creating a checklist is an easy way to go prepared and ensure you go home with what you need to know.   A small study presented at the annual American College of Cardiology meeting, was conducted on patients admitted to the hospital for heart problems. Half the patients went... Read moreChevron
posted 12/18/2012, comments (0)|

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