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Listening - Jennifer Stewart
I have one word for you – MENOPAUSE! Men, you don't know how lucky you are. Cherish the fact that your hormonal system doesn't fly into absolute disarray whenever it feels like it. Mind you, on the other hand, you've got problems of your own, having two brains and all, trying to... Submitted 1 year 269 days ago.

The Heart of the Matter of Life - Thoughts at a New Point of Living - - Jean Purcell
For decades heart disease can be controllable in an individual, and then with age or other complications it begins to show itself more clearly and dangerously. As many of my readers know, my beloved friend and the mother of my husband lived with us for eleven years and in the last few years was... Submitted 1 year 286 days ago.

Why My Husband's Heart Attack Was a Blessing in Disguise - Nancy Daniels
On November 30th, the Monday after the long Thanksgiving weekend, my husband called from work around 11 in the morning and told me he was coming home because he had pain in the center of his chest which was radiating up to his right shoulder. I wasn't concerned. Phil gets headaches, backaches... Submitted 2 years 37 days ago.

High blood pressure Part 3 – checking BP - - The Old Gray Mare
As home tests go, this is perhaps the easiest and most painless one of all. It is done at the health provider’s office, at a pharmacy such as CVS or Rite-Aid, even at Wal-Mart, and at home. In the office, a nurse or the doctor inflates a cuff around the arm, just above the elbow. The... Submitted 89 days 7 hours ago.

High Blood Pressure Part 2 – Understanding the Risk - - The Old Gray Mare
When talking about high blood pressure, lifestyle becomes a huge factor. In my case, I am a prime candidate for problems. While I am not a smoker, I carry more weight than I should, I have a history in the family, I exercise very little especially with my nagging back pain, I don’t eat... Submitted 89 days 7 hours ago.

High Blood Pressure Part 1 - Managing It - - The Old Gray Mare
Much has been written about blood pressure over the years. Doctors and researchers now understand the heart, blood pressure and most of the workings of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems very well and more is being learned as time passes. For the purposes of this article, I have chosen... Submitted 89 days 7 hours ago.

Heart Healing Looks Promising - Joel Hirschhorn
Have a heart. Have a newer heart, without a heart transplant. Hearts healing themselves: Not a crazy idea, but a new hope. In the history of science there frequently is a scientist who has an idea that nearly all other scientists think is nonsense. It takes time and a lot of research usually... Submitted 2 years 302 days ago.

Mending Broken Hearts with Cardiac Rehab - Joel Hirschhorn
The odds are great that you or someone you care about will have a heart attack and survive it. But until I had a heart attack I was totally unaware that after surviving one there is a critically important option that far too few survivors take advantage of. It is called cardiac rehab, a medically... Submitted 3 years 341 days ago.

Atrial Fibrillation: No Way To Start The Day! - - Bob Alexander
This past Wednesday morning I awoke at 2:36 am. I know this because the first thing I did was look at my digital clock and wonder why my left arm was tingling. I certainly hadn't stuck a paper clip into an electrical outlet during the night. My arm wasn't really hurting, just tingling like crazy.... Submitted 4 years 14 days ago.

My Heart Attack: When the Flu Ain't the Flu and Life's Plans Go Up the Flue. - Jack H. Schick
I was so much looking forward to my vacation at our place in the foothills on the edge of the Mojave. Early June is a wonderful time to visit the desert. It’s not too hot, yet. There are still some flowers in bloom; there is still a lot of green. I worked the holiday weekend and got a... Submitted 224 days 11 hours ago.

Go Red for Women, Wear Red Day, AHA and Betty White say Talk to 5 Women today about Heart Disease - Jennifer Stewart
This month is American Heart Month, and today is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association initiated “Go Red for Women” as a way for women to show their support in the fight against heart disease. Since its inception, people have picked up on the idea with great... Submitted 1 year 6 days ago.

E Cigarettes, Health and Safety – Can Electronic Cigarette Help Stop Smoking and Reduce Dangers? - Julian Price
The chances are, especially if you are a smoker that you will have heard of the electronic cigarette (or e cigarette) by now. However, as the popularity of the product undoubtedly increases, there still remains much confusion as to what this electronic device is and does. The questions... Submitted 1 year 26 days ago.

A broken heart - George Stay
The concrete felt cool on my back as I lay on the sidewalk in downtown Flint and closed my eyes. Shuffling feet passed by me. Conversations grew louder and then fainter as people walked past on my left. People to my right shouted names. Ahh, that's better. A minute or two of peace... Submitted 1 year 89 days ago.

Menopause, Arrhythmia, Hot Flashes, Cardiologists, Einstein and I - Jennifer Stewart
I wrote this ages ago and didn't publish it. Or did I? Maybe I published something like it. I can't remember, and there's probably a reason for that. I have one word for you – MENOPAUSE! Men, you don't know how lucky you are. Thank your very lucky stars and cherish the fact that your... Submitted 1 year 273 days ago.

Sometimes I Feel Like My Heart Has This Sort of Pain or Tightness In It. - Linda Woolsey
Message: Sometimes I feel like my heart has this sort of pain or tightness in it. I am 27 years old. I’m in decent health, maybe like 25-30 lbs. overweight, but overall in decent health. Every now and then i might get these little weird feelings in my chest like right in my heart area around... Submitted 2 years 15 days ago.

How to Improve Your Heart Health - - The Old Gray Mare
Everyone knows that heart attacks and clogged arteries are deadly. Often, a few preventatives work major magic in staving off a "big one" here are several positive actions that are tried and true. Suggestion 1 - Decrease your bad cholesterol. This is one of the biggest heart attack preventers... Submitted 2 years 41 days ago.

Doin' the Chest Pain Shuffle II- The Quest for an Informative Sleep Study - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... When last we spoke I was waiting for the E.D. Doc to tell me what what. He basically told me what I already knew. The RN asked me if I was going back to work! No, I said, I'm going home. And that is exactly what I did. I was able to see my doctor the... Submitted 2 years 91 days ago.

Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) or Esophageal Spasm? - - Marijo Phelps
It started out being a really good day we splurged at breakfast and had bacon, something we usually didn't do. I was on my way to get my hair a bit curlier with a perm. Hi, Marijo, please have a seat, would you like some specialty coffee with creamer? That sounds yummy, Linda... Submitted 2 years 99 days ago.

Doin' the Chest Pain Shuffle! - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... Yes, indeed. Once again I am sitting in the ED, waiting. This is the second time in as many weeks that I have started my shift as usual, and ended up here- with chest pain and a ridiculously high blood pressure. And, once again, I am dealing with a Nitro... Submitted 2 years 100 days ago.

Fight Heart Disease With Water - Joel Hirschhorn
One of the most remarkable medical research findings is how consumption of water reduces the risk of heart disease. That's water, plain water. Professor Jacqueline Chan of studied the water consumption habits and health histories of 20,000 people. She found that drinking three or four glasses... Submitted 2 years 169 days ago.

Low-Carb Diets Can Be Damaging To Arteries? - Laura Trahan
It has been the craze over the last few years. Individuals giving up carbs and upping their protein intake. Researchers in the United States have now found these type of diets to clog arteries and increase heart attacks. The diets do cause people to slim, but could possibly kill you in the... Submitted 2 years 169 days ago.

National Start! Walking Day is April 8 - Avis Ward
Get up and move on Wednesday, April 8. This is the day that adults nationwide can make the pledge to start walking and to become active and heart healthy, especially in the workplace. This day is sponsored by the American Heart Association who offers the following tips to help you actively... Submitted 2 years 315 days ago.

Food for Thought: Lowering High Cholesterol - Avis Ward
Did you know that one in five people has high cholesterol?* Even if you are active or thin, young or old, you could have it too. In fact, it may be part of your genetic makeup. So, although you eat right and exercise, you might need some help in controlling cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? ... Submitted 2 years 321 days ago.

Blood Clotting Tendencies (Hypercoagulable Conditions) - Edic Stephanian, M.D.
HYPERCOAGULABLE CONDITIONS There are numerous hypercoagulable (tendency to clot) conditions that need to be reviewed. These issues can be divided into acquired conditions, and hereditary conditions. Acquired conditions tend to be due to some type of underlying metabolic disorder such as... Submitted 4 years 324 days ago.

Varicose Veins Discussion and FAQ's - Edic Stephanian, M.D.
What are varicose veins, spider veins, and reticular veins? Varicose veins are ropy, swollen veins that are close to the surface of the skin. Reticular veins are the smaller, fine blue veins that are under the skin. Spider veins are smaller, red or blue veins that are in the skin layer. ... Submitted 4 years 330 days ago.