My Healthy Heart Blogs
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07/21/08
Prevention
By Mari S. Gold
Lower levels of vitamin D have been associated with a greater risk of heart attack in men. Vitamin D has certain properties that boost heart and blood vessel health and protect against heart attack. Read more.
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07/18/08
Research
By Mari S. Gold
Promising anticancer treatments, called hedgehog antagonists, may cause heart function to deteriorate. Researchers are studying whether these drugs will damage heart patients. Read more about this research.
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07/16/08
Treatment Options
By Corie Richter
One of the most common heart ailments is atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is caused by an irregular heartbeat or irregular heart rhythm. Read more about the best way to control atrial fibrillation.
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07/15/08
Research
By Corie Richter
Research has determined a naturally occurring compound in Chinese red yeast may hold some benefit for heart patients. A purified form of the extract lowered death rates and reduced lipid levels in the blood. Read more.
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07/10/08
Prevention
By Eliz Greene
The day Tim Russert suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), 500 other families across the United States were dealing with the same tragic situation. Sudden cardiac arrest-survivor Eliz Greene shares what you should know about SCA.
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07/08/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Corie Richter
Green tea is gaining popularity as a beverage. New research has also revealed it may hold some heart-health benefits. Read more.
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07/07/08
Living Well
By Eliz Greene
Summer is a great time to begin or build upon heart-healthy activities, but are you putting yourself at unnecessary risk? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene shares some tips for playing it safe while increasing your activity this summer.
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07/03/08
Treatment Options
By Mari S. Gold
Statistics show that few of the millions of Americans who need a heart transplant will receive one. The many who suffer from congestive heart failure may find some hope and level of treatment with medical devices that help the heart function.
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07/02/08
Treatment Options
How do you know the difference between the side effects of your Beta Blocker medication and depression? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some insights.
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07/01/08
Treatment Options
By Eliz Greene
Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some tips for managing the side effect of beta blockers, a common medication for patients with heart problems. Read more about how to control these side effects.
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