Work addiction is often disguised as working hard or trying to hang onto one’s job. With companies laying off workers in mass numbers, those people who are left are expected to pick up the slack and be even more productive. Most people who are workaholics won’t admit it, even to themselves. When you get to [...]
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We have heard that “breast is best” for babies, but the results of a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology indicate that this practice has health benefits for mothers as well. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh examined the health records of almost 140,000 post-menopausal women who participated in the Women’s Health Initiative. [...]
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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in North America, and yet most of us are more concerned about (and are better educated about) breast cancer. Part of the problem is that most of the symptoms that we think of as being signs of heart disease or a heart attack are based on [...]
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A new study has found that when patients who have had a heart attack are taking the medications recommended by their doctors, adding Omega-3 supplements as well doesn’t improve the prognosis. These results contradict earlier studies which concluded that Omega-3 supplements will help to prevent further heart problems. Omega-3 fatty acids, which can be consumed [...]
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Even though one-third of adult Americans take Aspirin in an effort to prevent heart attacks and stroke, the practice was still considered controversial. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released some guidelines that should put the issue to rest. This type of therapy is effective in preventing heart attacks in men between the ages [...]
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a way to keep blood flowing to the brain and other organs in a person who is in cardiac arrest. Doing so promptly may help to prolong the patient’s life and prevent brain damage from lack of oxygen, but it may not be effective in restoring a pulse. For that, you [...]
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Getting active on a regular basis is an important part of keeping your heart healthy. People who have been diagnosed with heart disease should exercise, as long as they have the go-ahead from their doctor. Exercise as Part of Recovery In the past, people who have had a heart attack were told not to exercise. [...]
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Atherosclerosis is also known as “hardening of the arteries.” It is caused when the arteries (the blood vessels that carry oxygen-laden blood to the heart and other organs) are narrowed due to the presence of plaque. Plaque is made up of calcium, cholesterol, fat, some other substances that are present in the blood. Over time, [...]
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Aspirin has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, but it also has some risks associated with it, since it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Taking a lower dose of the medication can still be effective, however. New guidelines released by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are different for men and women. Men between the ages [...]
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If you have had a heart attack, you may be thinking that what your heart needs is rest. This may be true for the first few days, and your doctor will let you know when it’s safe for you to start being physically active again. Over time, you will want to start including more activities [...]
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