Q. What is heart disease? A. Heart disease is a term that also includes several different heart conditions, including heart failure. More common conditions are coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed due to plaques…
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Heart disease is often thought about as a man’s disease, but recent studies show that heart disease is actually the number one killer of women in America. February is American Heart Association Month and the perfect time to show your sweetheart how much you care by learning to recognize the symptoms…
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You know that chocolate, wine and romance will win over your Valentine, but did you also know they make your heart happy? It’s true! Certain foods, and even feeling happy and less stressed help keep your heart healthy. There are many other ways you can help prevent heart disease and avoid heart…
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Feb 3 and all month long, people all across the country will wear red to show their support for women’s heart health. National Wear Red Day began in 2002 to raise awareness about heart disease and remind women of the need to protect their heart health. Created by The Heart Truth, a national awareness…
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Salt is an essential mineral and helps regulate many of your body’s natural processes, like balancing of sugar levels, allowing for better nutrient absorption and regulating blood pressure. As with most things, however, too much salt and sodium in your diet can cause many problems and be a danger…
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS - It's time for a heart-to-heart about your health. Since heart disease remains the nation's number one killer, Indiana University Health Cardiovascular wants Hoosiers to learn the signs and take control of their heart health. "Heart attacks used to be a worry for men and women in…
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Most of us are aware that being overweight or obese contributes significantly to our risk for heart disease. But many studies, including one ground-breaking Swedish study published by the British Medical Journal, have shown that one way to lower that risk is to lose enough fat to change your shape. That’s…
Read MoreA very startling article that I found in the November issue of the Obesity Action Coalition's online newsletter. Childhood obesity is certainly something we need to focus even more attention on in the coming years...we need to stop the cycle! More than one in five teenagers has at least one risk…
Read MoreThis headline immediately popped out at me, because I have often wondered how our aging population will fully tax our health care system in the not-too-distant future (I know some will argue that we are already there). This was taken from the Denver Post and you can read the full post by clicking here.…
Read MoreProblems caused by obesity can include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, and depression. Indiana weight loss doctors say that anyone 100 pounds or more overweight is morbidly obese. For many in Indianapolis Gastric Bypass surgery might be a solution. The best weight loss programs…
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ACL injuries were once reserved for adult athletes,…
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