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Air Pollution and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Linked

by Jodee

in Heart Conditions

You already know that exposure to air pollution is hazardous to your health, but did you know that it can be fatal? The results of an Australian study have found that breathing in dirty air can trigger sudden cardiac arrest in some people. Heavily polluted air contains dust, soot and other materials that are inhaled [...]

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Heart Disease Statistics Sobering

by Jodee

in Heart Attacks

New research released by Donald Lloyd-Jones from Northwestern University offers predictions about the likelihood of a 40-year-old developing certain medical conditions during their lifetime, and the numbers are astonishing. Here’s the rundown: A man has a 1 in 2 chance of developing coronary heart disease. For women, the odds are 1 in 3. The chance [...]

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