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Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor

Memorial Day: Commemorating Soldiers and Stroke Victims

  Memorial Day weekend is here again, a time when many people prepare for a nice long weekend.  Some gather with family and friends for a big barbecue or picnic and yet others take part in parades and sporting events.  But the real reason to observe Memorial Day is to honor all of the United States men and women who have... Read moreChevron
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Diagnosed with an extreme amount of coronary calcium in my coronary arteries in 1997 and having been told by 7 cardiologists that because my cholesterol was normal, they had no clue to what was causing the calcification, I had no choice but to become involved in my own healthcare. To put this calcification score in perspective, 400 is acknowledged... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

Treating High Blood Pressure in the Elderly

If you're around my age (early 50s), then you are probably old enough to remember the days when standard advice for blood pressure treatment was based on age.   In the 1970s, for instance, the rule for blood pressure treatment was "120 plus age." A 50-year old, for instance, would have been advised that a blood pressure of 165... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

Hot tubs and heart disease: Trouble or treatment?

In many cultures throughout history and even today, the methods of bathing are different from ours. Some of the rituals would seem quite strange to those of us that have a shower and bathtub in our own homes or apartments. But as we travel, we become aware of other cultures and developments that at first seem odd, but later seem to invade our... Read moreChevron
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Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor

Get More Sleep to Ward off Strokes

I'm officially back! I'm no longer a zombie. My six-month-old daughter is sleeping all night, which means so is mommy. This trend began a couple of weeks ago and is still going strong. In turn, my days at work are more enjoyable and more productive. I'm not yawning all day and yes, I hate to say it, I'm not falling asleep at my... Read moreChevron

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