Atlanta Braves History: Greatest Players of the 1980s
Bleacher Report Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:03 PM PST
The Atlanta Braves came into the 1980s after five straight seasons of sub-standard play in which the team lost 92 or more games each year. However, things seemed to look bright for the Braves as they entered the decade with Dale Murphy and Bob Horner in the heart of the order. In the end, the Braves finished the decade with a record of 712 wins and 845 losses. Not great, but the Braves did make ... |
GP 'frequent flyers' healthier
thewest.com.au Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:56 PM PST
You may bemoan the hassle of getting in to see a doctor but a new WA study shows people who are GP "frequent flyers" enjoy a smaller waistline, a healthier heart, lower cholesterol and better blood pressure. |
Heart valve patient died, contrary to doctor's statement
The Charlotte Observer Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:31 PM PST
One of four patients who underwent a new heart valve procedure at Presbyterian Hospital died last week, contrary to a statement from the patients' cardiologist, Dr. Yele Aluko, who said Friday all were doing well. |
Off-duty police commander dies of heart attack
Chicago Sun-Times Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST
A Southwest Side police commander died Saturday night after suffering a heart attack while off duty, police said.Chicago Lawn District police Cmdr. John Kupczyk died Saturday evening after suffering a heart attack while off duty, according to a statement from Chicago police Supt. Garry F. McCarthy.“Commander Kupczyk proudly served the Chicago Police Department for 28 years, and he exemplified ... |
Sex declared safe for heart patients
News-Medical-Net Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:20 PM PST
A doctors’ group on Thursday suggested that sex may be safe for most heart patients. The American Heart Association added that having sex only slightly raises the chance for a heart attack. And that’s true for people with and without heart disease. Despite the higher risk for a heart patient to have a second attack, there’s no evidence that they have more sex-related heart attacks than people ... |
How Did Joe Paterno Die? Coach 'Died of Broken Heart' Millen Says
International Business Times Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:57 AM PST
Pundits like Matt Millen say legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died on Sunday "of a broken heart." Millen, the former NFL star who played for Paterno in the late 1970s, said on ESPN he "just can't help but think (Paterno) died of a broken heart and that bothers me.". |
Symptoms of thyroid cancer
Detroit Free Press Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:31 AM PST
This gland, a little larger than a quarter, sits at the front of your neck, just below your larynx. It's responsible for making thyroid hormone, which affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight, and calcitonin, which helps maintain calcium levels. |
Not looking forward to more Harper
The Delta Optimist Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:24 AM PST
The threat of another Steven Harper government scares me. I feel that there is fascism in his heart inasmuch as he knows what is good for us and the country and will enforce his will upon us. I think of when he shook hands with his children as they set off for school; there is a coldness about him. |
Jon Wertheim: Hewitt, Clijsters more alike than we thought
Sports Illustrated Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:18 AM PST
When Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters were engaged way-back-when, to many it seemed like an odd pairing. No way does match.com yoke these two. He was the combative No. 1, who relished the battle and compensated for an absence of height with oversized heart, spleen and guts. |
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