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America's Top Killer Knows No Gender Lines
What women should know about heart disease
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Asian Americans and Diabetes
Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities.
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Be Physically Active
The advantages of staying healthy
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Berries Help More Than Our Hearts
Why is it that the saying we have all heard, "we are what we eat" is such big news?
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Congenital Heart Disease: How I Learned to Cope
This is the story of my daughter's birth, the diagnosis of her heart condition, and how I learned to cope with it all.

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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Heart Healthy Grapefruit
A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?
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Soy Sauce is Heart Healthy
Adding moderate amounts of dark soy sauce to your diet can up your heart disease fighting antioxidant levels while improving your circulation.
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Women: Get Up and Move
The March 22-29th issue of JAMA is dedicated to Women's health. This is the first of several articles that sum up the findings reported in this week's publication. This study found that women benefit more than men from aspirin therapy and rarely suffer a heart attack following exercise - especially if they exercise on a regular basis.
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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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Be Heart Smart I
February is American Health Month. Be kind to your heart and check out this first article in a two-part series, with incredible links to heart healthy related web sites.
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Be Heart Smart II
More information, resources, and links for a healthy heart. Learn about other risk factors associated with heart disease. This article is the last in a two-part series.

Health Benefits of Alcohol
Research has found that moderate drinking significantly reduces the risk for a number of health problems.
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Syndrome X: The Silent Killer
Diets worsen the problems of Syndrome X. Dr. Reaven describes the symptoms, risk factors and cure for this metabolic disorder, the silent killer.
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Eat Fiber for Your Heart
Up your fiber intake to 20-35 grams per day and decrease your likelihood of heart disease by more than 60 percent. One cup of black beans and brown rice puts you over the minimum requirement – as does two slices whole grain bread (at least 7 grams per slice – check the label), an apple, 1/2 cup berries, and two one half cup servings of vegetables.
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Do I Need a Pacemaker?
Do you have an irregular heartbeat? Does the doctor recommend a pacemaker? Here are the basics. You'll be glad to know it's not your grandfather's pacemaker anymore.
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Hope For Obesity Sufferers
Although the numbers continue to climb, there are possibilities to consider when suffering from obesity.
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Garden Fresh Super Foods
Read about "superfood" and vegetable nutrition. A high vegetable list rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to promote good health, heal and prevent disease.
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The Health Benefits of Red Wine
Research indicates that consuming red wine in moderation may provide a number of health benefits due to its high antioxidant content.
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Fatty Food Does Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival
We've all been told that eliminating or cutting down on fat in our diets aid in contracting several ailments. This article tells us that that's not necessarily the case with breast cancer patients and their survival rate.
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Health Benefits of Pistachios
Pistachios were once a treasured delicacy among royals. In modern times, pistachios are appreciated for their flavor and the nutritional benefits they offer.
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Alcohol and Health Problems
Heavy drinking can cause a number of health problems, including cirrhosis and stroke, as well as heightened risk for sleep disturbances, accidents, violence and suicide.
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Diabetes and Weight Management
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
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Helping Your Child Become Active
Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need.
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Natural Cholesterol Reduction
Cholesterol is an essential of life. Excessive amounts can prove to be dangerous and unhealthy. This article will describe some ways of dealing with this issue naturally.
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Quack? Cry Fowl!
A report of quack cures for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart disease.
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Spinal Alignment And Hypertension
A keen physician noticed that many of his hypertensive patients decreased their high blood pressure by visiting their chiropractor.
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Syndrome X
The myth of Aboriginal genetic difference is being made reality through malnutrition, resulting in a plague of Syndrome X.
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Are Vegetarians Destined for Anemia?
"See that white face and how she mopes around? She must be a vegetarian." When I first started to 'go veg,' I was constantly told that I would have a problem with iron. So I researched. Turns out that vegetarians just might have the edge even on the iron issue.
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Congestive Heart Failure: Part 1
Article 1 of a two-part series that examines congestive heart failure, a condition that often develops as the result of chronic, uncorrected congenital heart disorders.

Fabulous Fish Oil
Omega-3 in fish oil can improve the quality of life for those with ADHD, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome & cramps, combats heart disease and fights depression
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Language of Medicine
Here is a news article about a woman that decides to use conventional and alternative medicine to fight her breast cancer.
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ST JOHN'S WORT ADVISORY
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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More Helpful Healing Herbs: Eyebright to Gotu Kola
From Eyebright to Gotu Kola, here are some more Helpful Healing Herbs to use for many common human conditions. The more we can know about and use the herbs nature has provided, the less side effects we will have to suffer which result from the use of many prescription drugs.
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Aging and Thyroid Disease
The incidence of thyroid disease increases with age, especially in elderly females. Some studies define “elderly” as young as 60.
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Congestive Heart Failure, Part 2
Part two in a series describing the causes, effects and treatement options inherent to congestive heart failure.

Medicare Part D Plans Vary
Seniors need to examine their Medicare Part D plans carefully and compare premiums, co-pays and deductibles as all plans are not created equal.
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Taking it to Heart

Anti-Aging Research
Anti-aging research suggests that four simple life-style steps can lead to exceptional survival, longevity with high quality of life.
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Autumn Pumpkin History and Facts
Pumpkins are an icon of fall and the upcoming holidays, yet the history and important nutrition hidden in these vitamin-packed, healthy fruits is widely unknown.
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Caring for Older Dogs
Due to medical progress and better care, more pet dogs live into their geriatric years. With a little extra attention our senior companions can be with us a long time.
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Eat Your Cake, Too!
Living with diabetes or cooking for a loved one with the disease doesn't mean you give up desserts. You simply adapt and make healthy good endings. Try Banana Split Pie or Celebration Cheesecake - both are diabetic friendly!
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Effects of Caffeine and a Safe Alternative
Effects of Caffeine and a safe alternative.
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Gastric Bypass Alternative
Losing weight is hard and weight loss surgery can be deadly, but there is an alternative. Zetacap is gastric bypass in a bottle. You feel full and eat fewer calories.
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Grow & Cook Eggplant/Aubergine
Aubergines (eggplants) grow well in hot sheltered places and make a tasty and useful addition to your diet.
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Heart Attacks May Be Contagious!
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Heat Stroke and High Risk Dogs
All dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans are but some are more at risk than others. It's 85 F out; have you checked your dog today?
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Lemon Ginger Dahl
Tired of ham at Easter? Try this light lentil broth to usher in spring. Lemon and ginger zing and lighten the nourishing base of ghee and red lentils.
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Need a Brain Boost?
Do you still suffer from hypo symptoms? Does your doctor say that your lab tests are normal? Maybe you need a little T3 to boost your brain function and take care of the fatigue and muscle cramps.
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