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Benefits of Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice has been studied for its health benefits in recent years. Findings are mixed, yet many studies indicate positive results.
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How to Read Your Cholesterol Test
Consider this a survey article of Cholesterol – What’s good, what’s bad, and how to know the difference.
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New Super Pill for Heart Disease
A new pill is to be tested in Spain that combines aspirin, statins, and ACE inhibitors – the three main therapies used to fight heart disease.
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Heart Attacks a Frightening Risk for Young Women
Young women are not immune to having a heart attack. In fact, they are likely to be misdiagnosed, often with disasterous results.
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EKG Technician - Serving the Heart of Medicine
The EKG technician has more career options due to the latest medical technology advances than ever before. Find out how lucrative this field of medicine can be.
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Green Tea Improves Cardiovascular Health
Polyphenols found in green tea have shown to have broad health benefits and may help to protect against cardiovascular disease, allergies, arthritis, cataracts and more.
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Taking it to Heart

Telemedicine and The Next Millennium
Dana H.C. Lee, JD is currently the Project Attorney at the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law (Task Force). She believes one of the ten most important health care issues for patients as we enter the next millennium is telemedicine.
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Fast Heart Attack Care at ER Chest Pain Centers
Emergency chest pain centers can assess chest pain and open blocked heart arteries quickly, saving lives and increasing the chances of returning to an active lifestyle.
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Small Miracles
Every day is special in it's own way.
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Depression in Women May Lead to Death
Women diagnosed and treated for clinical depression are more likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest that non-depressed women.
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Five Medical Devices Every Hospital Uses
Find what medical devices are most commonly used at hospitals.
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Vitamin D - More Than Bone Health
Vitamin D is actually a hormone, so its wide range of effects shouldn't be too surprising.
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Walnuts and Cholesterol
Walnuts play an important role in how the body handles cholesterol. If you are looking at natural ways to improve cardiovascular health, eating walnuts may help.
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Cholesterol Test For Heart Disease Promising
This advanced lipid test is more accurate than a routine cholesterol screen and may aid in the development of new cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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Diabetes Greatly Increases Risk Of Heart Attack
Research indicates that diabetics with no history of heart disease have the same risk for a heart attack as someone with a prior attack.
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Dying from a Broken Heart
It's called the "broken heart" syndrome or Takotsubo/Stress Cardiomyopathy. Induced by sudden, overwhelming emotional stress it victimizes mostly women.
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Hospice Referral Criteria, Non-cancer Patients
Most hospices use admission eligibility guidelines from 1996. Today they may not accurately predict survival times of patients with highly treatable non-cancer diagnoses.
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Your Waistline:
According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease.
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Abdominal Obesity and Health Risks
Research shows that abdominal fat can be an indicator for a host of health problems.
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Becoming an EKG Technician
The field of cardiovascular medicine is highly technical and growing rapidly. Secure a place in this lucrative and highly specialized field.
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Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have become branded as the new "superfruit" because of the many health benefits associated with the fruit.
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Body Mass Index
Beyond the scale...A chart that can determine whether too much body fat could be putting you at risk for heart disease
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From The Physician to the Specialist
This article is about the many people or specialists that you may need to encounter in your quest for treatment of a disabled child.
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HD Risk Factors = Menopaause
A new study suggests that risk factors associated with heart disease relates to earlier onset of menopause. A converse conclusion could be true.
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How I Became a Technical Writer
How does one become a technical writer? As I gradually assume the reigns of this topic. I will use this as an introduction to whom I am and how I became a technical writer.
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How to Choose the Right Carbohydrates
A new study has shown how consuming refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and cereal, can increase your risk of heart problems.
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Krill Oil
A person can lower their risk for heart disease by including Antarctic krill oil as part of a healthy diet.
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Study Finds 11 New Cholesterol Genes
Scientists new discovery shows that 11 additional genes help blood metabolize cholesterol and fat and the results may lead to more prevention of heart attacks.
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The Heart Failure Nurse
Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) entail close clinical management and support to control and identify their symptoms.
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The Mediterranean Diet
What can be learned about dietary patterns followed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea? Why is the Mediterranean diet so beneficial?
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Health Psychology: What it is
Health Psychology is the Union of Medicine and Psychology. It's called Medical Psychology in the hospital. In the research laboratory it's Biological Psychology , and on the therapist's couch: Psychobiology. Although a relatively new discipline--Health Psychology borrows from long-standing traditional areas of medicine and psychology--it is widely accepted in America and abroad. With over 50 US and Canadian universities offering doctoral training in Health Psychology and the creation of special divisions for Health Psychology in both the American Psychological and the Canadian Psychological Associations, Health Psychology is bringing to the fore the latest research findings and clinical applications to advance understanding of how the mind and body interact
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CoenzymeQ10: What's so Great About it?
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the body. What do we know about CoQ10 and who should be taking it as a dietary supplement?
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Decrease Heart Disease & Diabetes With Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension, joint pain and balance blood sugar - and even improve memory and mood.
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Do Drug Companies Influence Doctors?
Although many physician's groups have attempted to distance themselves from the drug industry, the ties between doctors and Big Pharma remain strong...for now.
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Exercise Avoidance Excuses
If you're not exercising chances are you believe you have a valid reason. Consider the consequences of inactivity and then follow these easy to get started tips.
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Fish Oil Benefits
Taking an essential fatty acid supplement on a daily basis can help protect the brain and heart from deterioration.
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Grape Seed Extract may Reduce Blood Pressure
For those who enjoy using grape seed oil on salads or in a stir fry, you may like to know research is ongoing on the health benefits of  grape seed extract.
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Heart Murmurs-- Innocent or Not?
When a physician tells you that you (or your child) have a heart murmur, it's a frightening experience. A little information about the causes of murmurs may allay fears.
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How to Compare and Choose a Hospital
Many hospitals seek accreditation by the Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) to signify high quality healthcare.
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Hypertension Medications
Read the article on some common medicines used to treat high blood pressure.
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Menopause Estrogen and Cholesterol
A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help.
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More About a Career in Medical Transcription
Once you decide to obtain medical transcription training, many exciting options are available to further your career. Read about the many choices available!
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Obesity Paradox: Fat Not Risky
Being even a little obese is said to be unhealthy. But after accounting for blood pressure, fitness, and other factors, heavier people live longer, a new study found.
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Open Heart
This article reviews Jay Neugeboren's book, Open Heart: A Patient's Story of Life-Saving Medicine and Life-Giving Friendship.
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Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management
Many people encounter stress throughout their lives. However, learning how to manage it can help lower health risks and improve your overall quality of life.
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Smoking Ban Saves Lives
The sometimes fatal effect of second-hand smoke is reduced when smoking is banned in public places.
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Teach Suffixes -Logy and -Graph
Learning about suffixes is part of the curriculum, but suitable words aren't always easy to find. Here are some lists of words for two common suffixes.
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The Truth about Infrared Heat Sauna Therapy
Infrared heat sauna therapy is on the rise due to its reported health benefits, many of which remain unproven, but some of which seem promising.
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Weight Gain From Diabetes Medications
One modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Unfortunately, treatment of this disease often involves the use of drugs that increase weight.
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