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Metabolic Syndrome Bigger Problem for Heart Failure Than Obesity

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found individuals with a healthy weight and metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of heart failure when compared to overweight individuals that are metabolically healthy.   Metabolic Syndrome   Metabolic syndrome is the name given to a group of risk factors... Read moreChevron
posted 09/20/2011, comments (0)|
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Exercising for Your Heart

I apologize for being absent the last few weeks. About six weeks ago, I was in the car ready to head out for a nice drive in the Sierras with friends and my dogs. We had a picnic lunch packed and even some wine from a local vineyard. And then, the oleanders at the other side of my front lawn attracted my attention.   "Wait just a minute," I... Read moreChevron
posted 09/08/2011, comments (0)|
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Japan's Broken Heart Syndrome

In the aftermath of the terrible events in Japan, I have been thinking about a heart condition called "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy."  It is also nicknamed "Broken Heart Syndrome." If has been said that you can die of a broken heart, or die of fright, but is it true?  It can be, but it is uncommon. First identified in Japan in... Read moreChevron
posted 03/23/2011, comments (3)|
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Being Active While You Work Can Reduce Risk for Heart Disease

Being active while you work can reduce your risk for heart disease just as much as exercising in your leisure time.   A Finnish study of 60,000 men and women reports reduced heart failure risks when physical activity levels increased at work.   Over the past few decades the number of sedentary jobs has been on the rise due to... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Supplements Can Improve Heart's Condition

Many times the only approach used to treat heart failure is pharmaceutically based. It's important to know that heart failure is linked to nutrition and incorporating the right supplements can drastically improve your condition.   If you are diagnosed with heart failure here are four supplements to discuss with your... Read moreChevron
posted 08/15/2010, comments (0)|
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