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HeartHawk

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posted 10/17/2008, comments (0)

Distilling Clarity from Confusion: Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Diabetes

In a recent sharepost I discussed lowering blood pressure (BP) and mentioned the new guideline from the National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute of lowering BP to under 120/80 mmHg. As of late, the most recent advice has simply been, "Lower is better!" Epidemiological studies seem to support this idea noting that those who start with lower... Read more Chevron

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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater than ever. About a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight. As the prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood obesity contributes to many of the adult risk... Read more Chevron

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Larry Weinrauch

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posted 01/07/2008, comments (2)

So you enjoy smoking do you?

Some people don't really enjoy the taste of their food. They like cleaning their curtains and clothing more than other people do. Some people even enjoy the little holes that the ash burns on their trousers. Perhaps you don't mind if someone flicks their ashes into the wind and they get into your eye. Maybe you even enjoy going into a... Read more Chevron

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Deanne Stein

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posted 12/12/2007, comments (0)

Salt: Limit your intake for better heart health

I love to cook, but unfortunately I don't always have the time when I'm working. However, now that I'm on maternity leave, I have been able to cook up some yummy dinners for my family, as long as my newborn cooperates. When I do cook, I love to season my meals, but I rarely use salt. I'm glad, because apparently... Read more Chevron

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Joy Buchanan

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posted 11/12/2007, comment (1)

What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? Dr. Richard DeMasi Explains

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal expansion in the abdominal portion of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. It develops when the aortic wall weakens and eventually starts to bulge. AAA develops slowly and most often does not cause symptoms. If the aneurysm gets too big, then it can rupture, or tear, resulting in massive... Read more Chevron

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