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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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Lisa Nelson

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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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Lisa Nelson

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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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posted 02/24/2009, comments (0)

February 24: Understand Your Lab Results

Okay, you've just found out you have high cholesterol. Now what? Well, you need to know the breakdown of your "lipid panel" in order to decide what changes will be most effective. The lipid panel includes: Total Cholesterol HDL (good) cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol Triglycerides (or VLDL... Read more Chevron

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