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Lisa Nelson

posted 08/27/2009, comments (0)

Quick and Easy Food Label Tips

Food labels can be a great tool you can use to make wise selections when shopping. By choosing healthier options you reduce your risk for certain conditions, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure which lead to heart disease. For example, you can use the food label to select foods low in sodium to prevent high blood pressure and low in... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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posted 08/25/2009, comments (10)

Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor

Chest pain afflicts people of all ages. It doesn’t make a distinction based on demographics or social position. Having chest pain can unnerve a person. The fear is that a heart blockage could be lurking around the corner, a blockage that could be the “big one”- the one that stops a person in their tracks. As a... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 08/25/2009, comment (1)

What Calcium Means for Your Heart

Why are we advised to take calcium supplements? Men and women are advised to take calcium because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure a small amount (2-3 mmHg). Women, in particular, can stall the deterioration of bone strength (demineralization) by taking calcium supplements, 1200-1300 mg per day, and eating calcium-rich foods... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 08/17/2009, comments (4)

Eat organic for better health

Organic produce is grown without synthetic agents. Such farming practices generally yield less per acre compared to farming that makes use of high-tech fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Organic vegetables and fruits are more costly to produce, thereby costing more at the fruit and vegetable stand or at the supermarket. One obvious... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 08/07/2009, comments (0)

How does your body mass measure up?

Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the easiest ways to measure if you're at risk is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. I want you to take a moment and calculate your BMI right now,... Read more Chevron

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