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Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety: study AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:12 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (AFP) - People who suffer from irregular heartbeat could see their episodes cut in half if they do yoga regularly, according to a study released in the United States. Antidepressants linked to heart risk Straits Times Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:10 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS - MIDDLE-AGE men who use antidepressants are more likely to have a narrowing of blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, than those who do not use the medications, according to a study presented on Saturday. A study of twins found evidence of atherosclerosis, as measured by the interior thickness of the carotid artery, regardless of the type of antidepressant ... Study Hints at Link Between Antidepressants and Heart Trouble HealthCentral Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:05 PM PDT But the finding is preliminary and doesn't prove a relationship, experts note. Career Hunt SK The Observer Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:59 PM PDT Story: It is with a heavy heart that I started with the Observer on Monday. Now, normally one would think that a goodbye column would start off that way, not necessarily an introductory one. But as I sit down to write this article, this is where I am at. Sunday April 3, 2011 The Star Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:57 PM PDT Congestive heart failure is the end result of many different diseases of the heart. Exercise preserves, builds heart muscle Reuters Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:56 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Consistent lifelong exercise preserves heart muscle in the elderly to levels that match or even exceed that of healthy young sedentary people, a surprising finding that underscores the value of regular exercise training, according to a new study. Indian expatriate dies of heart attack Gulf Times Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:14 PM PDT Indian expatriate dies of heart attack Indian expatriate V A Salam (44) died of heart attack at his Doha home on Friday. A native of Mala, in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Salam was working at the Syrian embassy, sources said. Girl Battling Cancer Gets "Dream Bedroom" 13 WMAZ Macon Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:56 PM PDT Peach County High School's Future Problem Solvers Club teamed up with Rooms from the Heart to give a little girl named Willa her dream bedroom. Antidepressants linked to thicker arteries PhysOrg Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:53 PM PDT Antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, in a study of twin veterans. The data is being presented Tuesday, April 5 at the American College of Cardiology meeting in New Orleans. Antidepressants linked to heart risk: twins study Reuters Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:26 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Middle-age men who use antidepressants are more likely to have a narrowing of blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, than those who do not use the medications, according to a study presented on Saturday.

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