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Deanne Stein

Deanne Stein, Health Guide

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Stroke Survivor

Realizing Your Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Sometimes I'm tired. Sometimes I feel lazy. Sometimes I don't feel like writing my blog. I've been working with the American Heart Association and other organizations for years. I've worked to build awareness about stroke and how to prevent it. Having been there, I don't want anyone else to go through what I did. Or if... Read moreChevron
Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and Contributing Stressors

Research indicates that colder weather during the winter months can actually result in an increase in cardiovascular events, particularly if you already have high blood pressure. With coronary heart disease being the number one killer in America, and stroke being number three, it's clear that we need to be vigilant and take any precautions we... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2008, comments (0)|
Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor

Flu Shots could Prevent Stroke

I have become such a nag these days to my husband. It's not because we're caring for a newborn and walking around like zombies from lack of sleep, although that doesn't help matters either. I've been on him to get his flu shot. He hasn't been consistent in getting it every year, like I have. I wasn't consistent until my... Read moreChevron
posted 01/07/2008, comments (0)|
Annilou

A long Journey

My experience with heart disease is a long one. I had Rheumatic fever when I was in second grade. At that time they gave me penicillin and bed rest in a hospital. The damage done to my heart by rheumatic fever involved the mitral valve. In 1956 the best they told me I could hope for was to live to about age thirty, never have children, and ... Read moreChevron
Deanne Stein

Deanne Stein, Health Guide

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Stroke Survivor

Stress Management During the Holiday Season

I believe the term "Black Friday" is appropriate. It can be a very dark day when people fight for those items on sale. It's the day after Thanksgiving, when retailers offer blockbuster discounts on select merchandise. The stores open super early, enticing people to wake up before the sun rises to get the best deals. Of course,... Read moreChevron
posted 12/12/2007, comments (0)|

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