_ Women's Health and Wellness Tips for Success this National WomenΓÇÖs Health & Fitness Day By Sondra Forsyth article Wednesday, September 27, 2017 is National WomenΓÇÖs Health & Fitness Day. Held on the last Wednesday each September, the day … Read More→
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_ Medical Care DonΓÇÖt Skip These Important Health Tests By Sondra Forsyth article With the healthcare system is crisis, tons of red tape, and fewer doctors accepting insurance, managing oneΓÇÖs health has become … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Eat Like An Italian (Minus the Pizza) By Jane Farrell article Mediterranean cuisine has gotten a lot of attention for its potential impact on cardiovascular health. In fact, newer research has … Read More→
_ Heart Health Long Working Hours Increase the Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation By Sondra Forsyth article People who work long hours have an increased risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), … Read More→
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_ Heart Health Update: Heart Disease and Women By Jane Farrell article Here, an update from the American Heart Association (AHA), an update on the progress made against heart disease in women, … Read More→
_ Men's Health Problems with A Commonly Prescribed Prostate Medication By Jane Farrell article Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with the commonly prescribed Avodart (Dutsteride) may put men at an increased risk for … Read More→
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_ Heart Health Healthy Arteries May Be Possible as We Age By Sondra Forsyth article Having the blood vessels of a healthy 20-year-old into one’s 70s is possible but difficult in Western culture, according to … Read More→