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12 FOODS FOR A “Healthy Heart”
We used to think that heart disease was a result of fatty cholesterol deposits building up in our arteries, likening our bodies to clogged pipes. But guess what? We now know that heart attacks rarely happen due to this build-up. The biggest culprit is inflammation, which weakens the plaque build-up, causing it to rupture,... »
Gum Disease and Heart Attacks
Image by jfraser via Flickr I found this brochure at my dentist’s office yesterday when I got my deep cleaning—ouch!! But it reminded me to write about this piece. I had read about this before and thought it was an interesting fact to share. After all, when we are caring for elderly loved ones, anything…... »
Heart Attack: Stayin’ Alive with the Bee Gees
Image by marfis75 via Flickr by Rose Broyles How does a disco song save a heart attack victim? Crazy right? Not so according to some doctors in Chicago. I was watching my favorite morning news show, “… Continue reading »