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Is Heart Disease Genetic?

January 11, 2018

Maybe you already know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. You consider yourself to be pretty healthy, so you don't...

tags: cardiovascular disease , diet , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

Understanding Cholesterol

January 11, 2018

“You can't have too much of a good thing,” the saying goes. But more often than not, you can. Sunshine is good, for example,...

tags: cholesterol , diet , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

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Sugar: How Bad Is It for You Really?

August 15, 2017

Research has shown that too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cognitive decline and even...

tags: cancer , carbohydrates , dextrose , diabetes , glucose , heart disease , high fructose corn syrup , maltose , malt syrup , obesity , rice syrup , sucrose , sugar

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How Eating Chocolate Makes You Smarter

May 16, 2017

Good news for chocolate lovers. Your favorite sweet indulge now boasts 3 new health benefits.

tags: chocolate , dark chocolate , heart health

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Get the Benefits of Blueberries Every Day

November 15, 2016

If you were choosing just one fruit to eat every day, a big handful of blueberries - fresh or frozen - would be hard to beat. Here's why.

tags: blood pressure , blueberries , cholesterol , diabetes , heart diseases

Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

November 11, 2016 by Val Chessin, RN, BSN, CDE

About 30 million people in the United States now have type 2 diabetes, which can lead to serious health problems, like stroke, heart disease,...

tags: blood glucose , diabetes , diabetes awareness , diabetes prevention , diet , exercise , heart disease , kidney disease , nutrition , pre-diabetes , stroke , type 2 diabetes

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Lowering Cholesterol Naturally with a PB&J

November 1, 2016

Next time you're yearning for something rich and creamy, here's an almost guilt-free indulgence your ticker will love: peanut butter.

tags: diabetes , heart disease , ldl cholesterol , peanut butter , type 2 diabetes

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Lose Weight and Strengthen Joints with Interval...

October 18, 2016

From walking to engaging in team sports, exercise comes in many forms

tags: ablation , aging , exercise , get-covered-america , healthy heart , heart health , interval training , joint health , joint pain , running , sports , walking , weight loss

The Quick-Fix Mediterranean Diet

June 21, 2016

Adding international flair to your diet could quickly lead to a healthier heart.

tags: diet , healthy heart , heart disease , heart health , mediterranean diet , nutrition , vitamins

Who's In The Operating Room With You During Heart...

November 19, 2015

Having heart surgery is scary enough. Having a bunch of masked strangers stand over as you prepare to have surgery is even scarier.

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , preparing for surgery , surgery

Heart Valves: 3 Ways They Behave Like School Crossing...

September 18, 2015

Remember your elementary school crossing guard? As you approached the intersection, she'd raise her paddle to halt traffic and let you cross...

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health

Circulatory System Function: Why Your Heart...

August 19, 2015

You remember how Dorothy, Toto, and the rest of the gang were trying to make their way to see the Wizard of Oz? That's kind of how veins...

tags: cardiovascular disease , healthy heart , heart , heart health

Is Obesity Beautiful? Size 22 Supermodel Causes...

July 3, 2015

True, health is personal. And beauty comes in many sizes. But here are 5 situations when obesity definitely leads to health problems.

tags: diabetes , exercise , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , sleep apnea , wellness

5 Reasons Why A Heart Arrhythmia Can Be So Dangerous

June 22, 2015

Your heart is an electrical powerhouse. It beats 100,000 times, pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood”daily”all thanks to its internal...

tags: cardiac arrest , fainting , health , healthy heart , heart , heart arrhythmia , heart health , stroke , wellness

Discover What Happens To Your Body When You Quit...

March 5, 2015

The road back from quitting smoking is a long and hard one. But you will see benefits immediately and over the long term. Anyone who has successfully...

tags: anxiety , cancer , depression , health , heart disease , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness , withdrawal

Things To Know If You're Child Has A Congenital...

February 17, 2015

February is American Heart Month. The well-publicized observancy does a ton to raise money and awareness for preventable heart disease. And with...

tags: baby , congenital heart defect , healthy heart , heart , heart health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds

EIRMC's New Cath Lab: Only the Best...

July 30, 2014

Did you know our first heart cells begin to beat as early as 4 weeks gestation?

tags: cath lab , health , healthy heart , heart , heart health , radiation , technology , wellness

10 Non-Dairy High Calcium Foods that May Surprise...

June 26, 2014

Calcium”we all know that it's important for keeping our bones strong, and that drinking milk is a good way to get it.

tags: calcium , diet , health , healthy eating , heart disease , high blood pressure , nutrition , osteoporosis , wellness

In Sickness and in Health: Being Your Partner's...

June 12, 2014

Life changes immediately after your spouse or partner is diagnosed with a chronic illness.

tags: cancer , chronic disease , communication , dieabetes , health , heart , heart disease , heart health , helping your spouse , wellness

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