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More Research Needed To Prove Blood Pressure Lowering Drugs Are Effective For Dialysis Patients, Says BHF Medical News Today Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:18 AM PST In response to a study published in the Lancet which showed that blood-pressure lowering drugs should be routinely considered for patients undergoing dialysis, Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) said: "Reducing high blood pressure in the general population reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Calorie Reduction Versus Diet For Weight Loss Medical News Today Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:18 AM PST A new US study concluded that as long as a diet is heart-healthy and reduces calorie intake it helps you lose weight, no matter what proportions of fat, protein or carbohydrate it contains. Heart-Healthy, Reduced-Calorie Diets Promote Long-term Weight Loss National Institutes of Health Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:16 AM PST Heart-healthy diets that reduce calorie intake â€" regardless of differing proportions of fat, protein, or carbohydrate â€" can help overweight and obese adults achieve and maintain weight loss, according to a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, and published Feb. 26, 2009, in the New England Journal of Medicine. KTAR Story Archives KTAR 92.3 Phoenix Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:13 AM PST The Grand Canyon is celebrating its 90th year as a national park. A Peoria man is the focus of a case study after an unusual sports injury caused him to have a heart attack. How to identify and prevent your risk of heart disease Belleville Intelligencer Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:12 AM PST Why is it that breast cancer is our top fear as women when it's actually heart disease that is our No. 1 killer? One reason [...] Secret to Improving Heart Health Found in Tiny Crustaceans Lexington Clipper-Herald Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:12 AM PST (ARA) - We have all heard of omega-3 fatty acids and many of us take a fish oil supplement for its heart-healthy benefits. But taking those large pills with a less than pleasant aftertaste might leave you wondering if it's worth it. Health Tip: Understanding Metabolic Syndrome HealthDay via Yahoo! News Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:03 AM PST (HealthDay News) -- Metabolic syndrome is a group of factors that combine to increase a person's risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other diseases, including stroke. Diabetes and the Heart KOLN Lincoln Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:03 AM PST One disease many do not link to their heart, is diabetes. By managing diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, doctors say people with diabetes can reduce their risk of suffering from diabetes and heart disease. WEB EXTRA: Rehoboth paints the town red Delaware Coast Press Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:01 AM PST REHOBOTH BEACH â€" On Saturday, Feb. 28, several shops in the downtown area will ban together to raise awareness for women’s heart health. Howard Hanna helps Akron Children’s West Side Leader & South Side News Leader Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:46 AM PST DOWNTOWN AKRON â€" As part of its campaign to help children’s hospitals in their mission of care for all children, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services employees were on hand for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” Radiothon on behalf of Akron Children’s Hospital, hosted by WKDD radio personality Matt Patrick.

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