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Lisa Nelson

posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

The Connection Between Vitamin D and Heart Disease

Lisa Nelson RD #9: Is there a connection between vitamin D and heart disease? What level vitamin D should individuals maintain to prevent heart problems? Dr. Shelby-Lane: It is a known and documented fact that too little Vitamin D puts the heart at risk. Yet many patients are not routinely tested, and if so, they do not take... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Does My Temperament/Personality Play a Role in My Risk for Heart Disease?

Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does temperament/personality play in a person's heart disease risk? Does it have a direct affect on cholesterol levels or blood pressure? Dr. Shelby-Lane: Temperament and personality have a definite effect on blood pressure and on heart disease. This is a great question and it has been... 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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Cleo Hutton

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (0)

Get Your Facts Straight About Stroke

No one wants to think about being at risk for stroke. Some people imagine the worst scenario when hearing the word "stroke." But education is a key factor in preventing a stroke from occurring in your life. Let's talk about facts. Stroke is not a disease. Stroke strikes the brain. When brain cells die it is... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (0)

February 6 is Go Red for Women: National Wear Red Day!

Show your support for against heart disease by wearing red. It's an easy way to raise awareness about a disease the plagues millions. Visit the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women page to learn how you can be a bigger part of this cause. Make every day of this awareness month count by following our 28 Days of Heart... Read more Chevron

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