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Mild COPD May Alter Heart Functions

By Donna Parker • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Heart health

It may be a good idea to start an alkaline diet, which may prevent heart complications for patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as the lung condition may affect the heart’s functions.

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Patients who Have an EKG may Wait Less Time for Treatment

By Donna Parker • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Heart health

Adults who are worried about their heart should consider adapting an alkaline diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When patients experience chest pains, the speed of treatment may be key to make sure the patient has the best outcome possible.

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Beta-Blockers May Lead to Heart Failure

By Donna Parker • Jan 14th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Heart health, Thursday Edition

It may be a good idea to look into nutritional supplements for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and put the organ in jeopardy.

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Survivors of Pediatric Cancer May be Prone to Heart Disease

By Donna Parker • Jan 8th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Heart health

Individuals who suffered from pediatric cancer may be at a greater risk for heart disease in adulthood, according to a new study.

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Compound In Chili Peppers Protects Heart

By Steven Marsh • Dec 17th, 2009 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Health Resources News, Heart health, Thursday Edition

The main component found in chili peppers has been shown to prevent and reduce heart damage during a heart attack, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Circulation, finds that applying capsaicin, which is the main component in chili peppers and the active ingredient in some common pain creams, to specific skin areas on mice caused sensory nerves in the skin to trigger signals in the nervous system.

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Study Finds Link Between Moderate Weight Loss and Heart Health

By Donna Parker • Dec 11th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health

It may be a good idea to look into an alkaline diet filled with fruits and vegetables as it’s been revealed that moderate weight loss may improve heart health.

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Bone Marrow Cells May Keep Heart Attacks from Reoccurring

By Donna Parker • Dec 9th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health

It’s been found that bone marrow cells may help prevent heart attack patients from having another episode.

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Study Finds Chronic Angina Can Affect Quality of Life

By Donna Parker • Dec 3rd, 2009 • Category: Health Articles, Heart health, Thursday Edition

The world’s largest quality of life study to date has found one in three people dealing with chronic chest pain says it affects their daily lives. The study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals 29 percent of patients experience angina chest pain at least once a week, despite contemporary medical treatments.

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Scientists Pinpoint the Heart-Healthy Dose of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

By Mark McGhee • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Heart health

French researchers have established that a 200 mg dose of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) a day is enough to boost cardiovascular health in men. The team studied the effects of increasing doses of DHA on 12 healthy men aged between 53 and 65 years.

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You Can Reverse Your Worst Heart Problems in 30 Days!

By Peyton Posey • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Health Articles, Heart health, Monday Edition Archive

Why do drug companies not disclose that their cholesterol-lowering drugs cause a deficiency of your essential Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels? In Canada, the disclosure is mandatory if the drug inhibits your amounts of CoQ10.

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Yoga May Contribute to a Healthy Heart

By Donna Parker • Nov 12th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health

A strong heart may be achieved by simple meditation and stretching as new research is suggesting that yoga may be beneficial for heart health.

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There May be a New Excuse to Enjoy Candy Bars

By Donna Parker • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health, Prostate health

The cocoa found in chocolate may be good for heart heatlh, according to a new report from usnews.com.

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‘Superfruit’ may improve health of obese, according to study

By Donna Parker • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health, Prostate health

Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study.

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Stretching touted as a new way to diagnose hearth health risk

By Donna Parker • Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health

You may be able to determine if you’re at risk for cardiovascular problems by doing a simple stretching exercise rather than an invasive hospital procedure, according to a new study in The American Journal of Physiology.

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Study: Children of mothers who had the flu while pregnant are at higher risk for heart disease

By Donna Parker • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health

There’s new evidence that a mother’s health during pregnancy could affect the health of her child later in life.

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