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Heart Health Sex Sex Does Not Increase Heart Attack Risk By Jane Farrell article Even if youΓÇÖve already had a heart attack, go ahead and enjoy some lovinΓÇÖ in the bedroom! Sex is rarely … Read More→
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_ Aging Well Coronary Artery Disease Health Headlines Heart Health Heart health Overview High blood pressure / hypertension Senior Health Blood Vessels and Cardiovascular Disease By article Better treatments for vascular disease may be on the horizon with the discovery of an age-releated link to artery-related illnesses … Read More→
Heart Health Heart Rate & Variability Linked to Poorer Function as We Age By article A higher resting heart rate and lower heart rate variability in older adults at high risk of heart disease are … Read More→
Heart Attack Heart Health Osteoartrhritis Increased Risk of a Heart Attack Right After Joint Replacement Surgery By article Boston-based researchers found that osteoarthritis patients who had total knee or hip joint replacement surgery known as arthroplasty were at … Read More→
High blood pressure / hypertension Landmark NIH Study Finds Intensive BP Management May Save Lives By article If youΓÇÖve been diagnosed with high blood pressure and youΓÇÖre controlling it by keeping your systolic pressure under 140, you … Read More→
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_ High blood pressure / hypertension Hypertension Patients Benefit from Pharmacist Care By article Patients with high blood pressure fare better when a pharmacist is part of their health-care team, according to new research … Read More→
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