Mysteries of the Achilles
Can the longest and strongest tendon in the body predict blocked heart arteries?
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- November 22, 2018
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The sooner you quit smoking, the better
Study: Smokers who quit within the past five years cut their risk for cardiovascular disease by 38 percent.
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- November 15, 2018
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Study: Women less likely to receive CPR
Woefully inaccurate notions about women may explain why some folks are prone to inaction when an ailing woman needs lifesaving chest compressions.
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- November 10, 2018
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‘Know your farmer’
Labels on egg cartons may be misleading, but here's the skinny on how to find the healthiest, most humanely produced eggs.
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- October 25, 2018
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Sit-stand desks good for the mind. What about the body?
Office workers spend up to 85 percent of their workday in a chair—research suggests that all that sitting contributes to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even a shorter lifespan.
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- October 21, 2018
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Today’s go-go world too much for too many hearts
Our fast-paced, 'always-on' world causes increased psycho-social stress and, possibly, an increase in the likelihood of sudden cardiac arrest.
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- October 16, 2018
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To help beat heart disease, stay upbeat
Optimistic people not only take better care of themselves, they are also less likely to suffer from the damaging effects of stress.
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- September 30, 2018
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30 million Americans now have diabetes
People should consider testing, even if they think they don't have it.
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- September 27, 2018
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Could high-fat dairy be good for you?
Study: Up to three servings of dairy per day may lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease.
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- September 26, 2018
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Is daily aspirin worth it?
Doctors advise caution. Talk with your physician if you're taking a preventive dose.
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- September 17, 2018
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Are ‘free diets’ shortchanging your health?
Most people won't experience any miracles by skipping fat, gluten, carbs or sugar.
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- September 13, 2018
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Heart health of 9/11 survivors researched
Study demonstrates a link between cardiovascular health and post-traumatic stress disorder—a common illness among rescuers, volunteers and survivors of the terrorist attack.
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- September 11, 2018
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