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Friday, July, 03, 2009
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian
posted 07/02/2009, comments (0)

Pregnancy and Your Heart

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most special moments of your life, and it’s also one of the most challenging.   There’s so much to experience, think about, and learn. And, worrying about your heart health on top of all that can be daunting and stressful. However, staying calm and relaxed is the best thing... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 06/24/2009, comments (2)

Why Sleep is Important for Good Heart Health

Can missing an hour or two of sleep every night shorten your life?   Yes, it can. It's a frightening prospect in a time when long hours and hard work are valued, sleep discouraged.   Not only that. Habitually shortchanging sleep needs can: Increase blood sugar and blunt insulin responses Increase appetite Cause weight gain ... Read moreChevron
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HeartHawk

HeartHawk

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Heart Health Consumer Advocate
posted 06/24/2009, comments (3)

Heart Scans Begin to Crack the Insurance Barrier

Just as the science of jet aircraft advanced to break the sound barrier, a new Texas law has broken the "Insurance Barrier" to providing heart scans for asymptomatic patients at risk for heart disease.  The primary supporting evidence was provided by the SHAPE Guidelines (full report).   The bill was introduced by an asymptomatic Texas... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson
posted 06/15/2009, comments (0)

Who do you need on your weight loss team?

In order to be heart healthy and reduce your risk of heart disease, you need to successfully lose weight and/or maintain a healthy body weight.  Successfully losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. Get a team of experts behind you to successfully achieve the long-term weight loss... Read moreChevron
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Cleo Hutton

Cleo Hutton

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Author/ National Speaker/ Stroke Hero/ LPN/ Advocate for familes
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 moreChevron
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