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Gary Wonacott

64 years old, 6', 195 #, CEO engineering company, but retiring

posted 05/06/2009, comments (0)

Myocardial ischemia and safe exercise limits

I am interested in finding others who are in the same situation as I am who would like to share their experiences. I am going into retirement just as I have discovered that I have coronary disease. A significant part of my retirement is playing sports such as tennis. I have multiple blockages in branch arteries up to 90 percent,... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (0)

Heart Disease - Tips to Reduce Stress Related Weight Gain

I have some great tips for you to use to counteract and prevent stress related weight gain. Awhile back I explained how chronic long term stress leads to the release of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that breaks down muscle to provide the body with needed glucose for energy needs. Cortisol also relocates fat cell deposits... Read more Chevron

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Cleo Hutton

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Author/ National Speaker/ Stroke Hero/ LPN/ Advocate for familes

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posted 02/26/2009, comment (1)

Life After Stroke Conferences

You're finally home after a long hospital rehabilitation after a stroke. Now what? You may feel alone and isolated, dependent on others for your personal needs. But you are not alone. Now is the time to connect with your local hospital's Stroke Support Group. Perhaps the rehabilitation floor or hospital you attended knows of dates and times of... Read more Chevron

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Cleo Hutton

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (0)

February Heart Month: Women's War on Stroke

On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds. Every 3.3 minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Stroke is the leading diagnosis from hospital to long-term care. Not a Woman's Disease? Heart Disease and Stroke kill over 12 times more women than breast cancer One in Two women die of heart disease or stroke (1... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 02/03/2009, comments (0)

February 3: Wear a Pedometer

Wearing a pedometer is a simple way to track your activity. First, wear a pedometer everyday for a week and write your daily steps on a calendar. By the weeks end, you'll have an idea of how much you move each day. Next, find ways to increase your steps, such as an extra walk, taking the stairs versus the elevator,... Read more Chevron

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