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Recovering from a Heart Attack
During a heart attack, a blockage in a coronary artery cuts off blood to
an area of the heart muscle. The affected area dies, while the
surrounding heart muscle continues far less efficiently-to pump
blood....
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Recovering From A Stroke
A stroke occurs when a blockage in a cerebral artery (a blood clot, an
air bubble) or a hemorrhage cuts off the blood supply to a part of the
brain. Without oxygen and glucose, brain tissue dies....
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Facts a Doctor Needs on Your First Visit
Accurate information about your background greatly enhances a doctor's
ability to provide good care. Here are the details that you should be
prepared to provide on your first visit....
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Caring for the Active Foot
Blisters are caused by friction against the skin. Make sure that shoes
fit properly. Socks should act as a cushioning agent.....
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Guide to Exercising Safely
Dress to be seen. Wear bright colors in the daytime, light colors at
dusk. At night, add a reflective vest (available at sporting-goods
stores).....
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Facts about Steroids
Steroids are a group of natural and synthetic hormones with a variety of
medical applications. Anabolic steroids are used illegally by many.....
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Facts about Food Additives
Food additives are substances, such as citric acid, caramel, and sodium
bicarbonate, that make foods last longer, taste better, look more.....
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Controlling Your Fat Intake
To keep calories derived from fat under 30 percent of
your daily calorie total (and saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
each under 10 percent) may require....
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Facts and General Information on Cholesterol
Everyone who is 20 years of age or over and children over the age of 2
with a parent who has high blood cholesterol should.....
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Getting your Children to Eat Right
To keep good eating habits in your children, make meals pleasant and
well balanced, keep nutritious snacks in the.....
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Handling your Food Safely
The key to avoiding food poisoning is to keep cold foods cold (below 40°
F) and hot foods hot (above 140° F). Foods kept between 40° F....
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Selecting a Health Club
Some clubs focus on group instruction, others on the individual
exerciser. You'll find clubs with a dance emphasis....
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Types of headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Pain is caused
by a tightening of the muscles of the neck....
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Disclaimer: All the information on this page is
strictly
provided for informational purposes to better educate yourself only. It is
not meant to substitute for the advice of your own physician or other
medical professional. Do not use the information contained herein for
diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any
medication.
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