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Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

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|Date: February 11, 2013
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Kids Need a Heart Healthy Diet Too

By now most of us have heard that a diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of ...

By now most of us have heard that a diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of heart disease in adulthood, and that a heart-healthy diet may help prevent or treat high blood ...

February 11, 2013
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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

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|Date: February 04, 2013
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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the numb ...

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., surveys show that fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart ...

February 04, 2013
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Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

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|Date: January 25, 2013
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Thyroid disorders strike women five to eight times more often than men

The thyroid makes thyroid hormone, which governs heart rate, metabolism, and other organ functions ...

The thyroid makes thyroid hormone, which governs heart rate, metabolism, and other organ functions. When your thyroid is underactive, called hypothyroidism, you may slow down. You're tired. Dep ...

January 25, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

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|Date: January 11, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drink ...

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drinks and sweetened coffees or teas. Drinking sugary beverages puts your child at risk for being ob ...

January 11, 2013
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Don’t be a “Turkey M-I” and other holiday stories from the ER

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|Date: November 19, 2012
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Don’t be a “Turkey M-I” and other holiday stories from the ER

This is a time of year when we are all prepping to share the holidays with an abundance of family and fri ...

This is a time of year when we are all prepping to share the holidays with an abundance of family and friends. Under normal circumstances these parties and pot-lucks would be welcomed as a wonderful d ...

November 19, 2012
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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

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|Date: November 08, 2012
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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less th ...

By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less than 3 times per week? • Did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes when pregnant)? • Did you ha ...

November 08, 2012
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Are You Ready for Flu Season?

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|Date: September 28, 2012
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Are You Ready for Flu Season?

The CDC recommends you be vaccinated for influenza as soon as flu vaccine becomes available ...

The CDC recommends you be vaccinated for influenza as soon as flu vaccine becomes available. Flu seasons are highly unpredictable and can begin as early as September or October. It takes ...

September 28, 2012
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Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!

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|Date: August 20, 2012
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Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!

It's no joke. Humor is good for your health. We've all heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine," ...

It's no joke. Humor is good for your health. We've all heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine," and research backs it up. A good guffaw pumps up your heart, increases your circulation, works ...

August 20, 2012
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The Ups & Downs of Blood Pressure

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|Date: July 20, 2012
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The Ups & Downs of Blood Pressure

Is my blood pressure high? I get asked this question time and again: what is considered normal blo ...

Is my blood pressure high? I get asked this question time and again: what is considered normal blood pressure and what is high? Generally speaking, in healthy adults a normal blood pressure (BP ...

July 20, 2012
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Celebrating the 4th of July with a BANG!? Don’t overlook fireworks safety!

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|Date: June 29, 2012
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Celebrating the 4th of July with a BANG!? Don’t overlook fireworks safety!

Every year during this special holiday week, our nation celebrates its independence in a variety of ways. ...

Every year during this special holiday week, our nation celebrates its independence in a variety of ways. Picnics, family outings and barbeques are just of few of the fun activities we all look forwar ...

June 29, 2012
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