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Lisa Nelson

posted 02/27/2009, comments (0)

February 27: Reduce Your Sodium Intake

Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure. The average American consumes 6-18 grams of table salt daily (about 3 teaspoons). The body only needs... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 02/26/2009, comments (0)

February 26: Start a strength training program

Your muscle mass has the greatest impact on your metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Less muscle equals fewer calories burned throughout the day. To add another wrench in your weight and heart health struggle, metabolism decreases as you age. The rate of decrease is about 2% every 10 years... Read more Chevron

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Cleo Hutton

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posted 02/26/2009, comment (1)

Life After Stroke Conferences

You're finally home after a long hospital rehabilitation after a stroke. Now what? You may feel alone and isolated, dependent on others for your personal needs. But you are not alone. Now is the time to connect with your local hospital's Stroke Support Group. Perhaps the rehabilitation floor or hospital you attended knows of dates and times of... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you! You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided. Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?

Lisa Nelson RD #10: Do you feel there is a link between heart disease and fibromyalgia? I have noticed many individuals diagnosed with heart disease also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Could this be due to medications used to treat the heart conditions? Dr. Shelby-Lane: Fibromyalgia symptoms were akin to the symptoms of several... Read more Chevron

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