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Ask the Expert: C-Reactive Protein Test and Undiagnosed Heart Disease

For the past 3 or 4 years, my internist has done a C-reactive protein test on me. My most recent high-sensitivity CRP was 3.1, which she says is high and should be below 2.5. It's been over 5 in the past. I have no history of heart disease in my family (other than my father having a fatal aortic aneurysm), am 5'5" tall, 125 lbs.,... Read moreChevron
posted 11/14/2007, comment (1)|
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Lowering Your Risk of Disease Complications with Diabetes and Heart Disease

Recently we discussed how managing blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol can have a huge impact on reduction of disease complications for those who have diabetes.   We know that when blood sugars are consistently high it can result in serious damage to the coronary arteries. Therefore, if you have diabetes it's extremely... Read moreChevron
posted 11/12/2007, comments (0)|
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Melanie Thomassian

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The Behavioral Change Process

We recently discussed SMART Goal setting as an extremely useful tool for reaching our health goals. However, it is unusual to successfully change for good without a few hiccups along the way, and most people find that they relapse into old habits from time to time.  However, if this happens to you, try not to worry! It's best to think of... Read moreChevron
posted 10/30/2007, comments (0)|
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Melanie Thomassian

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S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting for Healthier Lifestyles

Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes in the quest for a healthier lifestyle! As a result, however, we can feel that the pursuit of health and well being is an unreachable goal.  So what can we do about it? Simply put - set goals! The S.M.A.R.T. system is a wonderful method for recording our goals and many have found them to be extremely... Read moreChevron
posted 10/26/2007, comment (1)|
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Physical Activity and Exercise Greatly Improves Heart Health

How physically active are you at present? Let's face it if we want to reach a state of "better" health, being as physically active as possible is a very big factor. However, it's true that not everyone enjoys slogging away at the gym! Thankfully though, exercise can be fun if we just choose our activities well.  Regardless... Read moreChevron
posted 10/23/2007, comments (0)|
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