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Niagara College grads told they can land a rewarding career that helps others St. Catharines Standard Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:50 PM PDT Ilana Landsberg-Lewis’ message to the Niagara College graduates was, at its heart, simple. Don’t believe the hype.[...] Canadians issued heart health warning The Sudbury Star Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:43 PM PDT Ninety per cent of Canadians over the age of 20 have at least one "risk factor" associated with heart disease and stroke, the Public Health Agency of Canada warns in a comprehensive study of cardiovascular illness.[...] Sports Shorts Suburban Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:23 PM PDT The 21st Annual Invitational Golf Classic, hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation, will be held 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 22 at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson. Player sponsorships begin at $1,000 and will benefit the Heart Center of New Jersey at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH). Danbury man loses 73 pounds to prepare for benefit bike race, honor his nephew The News-Times Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:53 PM PDT Larry Graham doesn't want to tell you what he weighed five months ago, even though most of that weight was tied up in a heavy heart. But "I have lost 73 pounds since January and I'm still working at it," Graham said the other day with well-deserved pride. Baby's Survival a Medical Miracle FOX 13 Memphis Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:29 PM PDT For one Mid-South mother, welcoming her baby into the world was never supposed to happen. Once an ultrasound detected a rare tumor on the baby's heart and fluid in the lungs, doctors gave the baby a low chance of survival after delivery. At the last minute before birth, doctors performed a procedure that ultimately saved his life. Meet the Glasgow Warrior with a heart of gold The Herald Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:28 PM PDT Hefin O'Hare is an eternal enthusiast. While most people would consider cycling the 1000-odd miles from Land's End to John o'Groats in just seven days a tortuous task, the greatest difficulty the Glasgow Warriors back envisages is remaining seated in one place for a whole week. Breaking a sweat good for strengthening bones, U-M expert says TurkishPress.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:28 PM PDT ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Physical activity, exercise, and sport all provide a variety of benefits to our heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Researchers at the University of Michigan have confirmed that exercise is just as important for a healthy skeletal system. Conference told battle against heart disease is far from over Belfast Telegraph Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:16 PM PDT The number of people who have lost their lives as a result of heart complications has fallen by more than 70% in the last 25 years. Bypass survivor walking in Heart & Sole KTVQ Billings Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:13 PM PDT We all know that our hearts are important, but a lot of us are not taking good care of them. The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the number one cause of death in America. Take a hike: Heading to a healthier lifestyle, one step at a time The Pantagraph Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:02 PM PDT PELHAM, N.H. -- Brian Bishop was eating and stressing himself to death until a heart attack at age 28 got his attention. Now, after losing more than 100 pounds, he is a poster child â€" literally â€" for a national program to walk to a healthier lifestyle.

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