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Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Study Shows Heavy Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking Damages Heart

Occasionally splurging on alcohol once or twice a week is no big deal, right? New research published in the British Medical Journal this past November 2010 would argue otherwise. Researchers found heavy drinking or binge drinking a couple days a week worse for the heart than drinking a moderate amount of alcohol throughout the week. The... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2010, comments (0)|
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But You Don't Look Sick

Is that supposed to be a compliment?  I guess it depends upon who you're talking to.   It's hard for me to express my true feelings when the inevitable response is, "But you look so good!"  Ummm, thanks?  I sometimes wonder why people bother asking how I am.  Apparently I look fantastic!  That being said, I guess I... Read moreChevron
posted 10/09/2010, comments (2)|
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EmpowHER’s 1000Women Campaign

When I was diagnosed with heart disease in 2007, it took me a while before I could wrap my head around it.  While I was glad to finally know what was wrong, I was completely overwhelmed as to what it all meant.   Overcome by feelings of worry and fear, I started to panic.  With these thoughts swirling through my head, my darling... Read moreChevron
posted 09/26/2010, comments (0)|
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Is The Suspense Killing Me?

My doctor calls it "a flare up".  I call it a nightmare.  I've spent the last two weeks wondering whether or not I should go to the emergency room.   I've learned to deal with the usual symptoms; pressure in the chest, extreme fatigue and the stomachache.  That's everyday stuff - the stuff I wake up to.  It's when the... Read moreChevron
posted 09/04/2010, comments (0)|
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10 Things to Do After a Diagnosis of Angina

    If you've been diagnosed with angina, it's normal to feel a little anxious in the beginning, but there's no reason to panic.   Angina is chest pain that occurs when a portion of your heart is not receiving enough blood. This lack of blood flow to the heart is usually caused by coronary artery disease — a build up of... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2010, comments (0)|
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