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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 08/19/2008, comments (0)

Run for Your Life, Literally

If you've been following the Olympics recently, you may have been inspired to get more involved in physical activity yourself. We already know how great exercise is for our heart, but a new study carried out by Stanford University School of Medicine showed that regular running slows the aging process. The study investigated 538... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Prevention

In the United States, sudden cardiac death occurs most commonly in basketball and football, accounting for 2/3 of incidents. In the rest of the world, soccer (football) is the sport most commonly associated with sudden death.According to the American Heart Association:“Most young athletes who die suddenly are found to have a previously... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (0)

I Can't Exercise Because...

Almost every day I hear the discussion of why people perceive that they can’t exercise. This is usually followed by a discourse on how they can’t lose weight. If I were to believe everything that is told to me in the office I would conclude that the people of this country are related to air plants. Neither I, nor any nutritionist... Read more Chevron

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Deanne Stein

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posted 04/23/2008, comment (1)

Walking is good for your heart!

Finally, spring has sprung in my neck of the woods. It seems like I try to rush it every year. For example, I'll clean the winter coats and put them away only to get them back out when the temperature drops again. Or, I'll plant a few flowers and then have to rush out one night and put sheets over them during an overnight... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 04/23/2008, comment (1)

DASH diet helps lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Trying to separate diet myths from the truth can get rather confusing to say the least. Indeed many of the diets out there completely contradict what health professionals recommend. So, what really works? Well, that’s a difficult question, but I feel it’s important to focus on what reputable scientific evidence is... Read more Chevron

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