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Being active at both work and play cuts heart attack risk worldwide, study finds Hamilton Spectator Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:14 PM PST Physical activity during both work and leisure time appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack, regardless of where in the world a person lives, research suggests. People on the move Detroit News Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:13 PM PST The Genesys Heart Institute recently expanded its heart specialist team with the addition of three cardiologists: Sunil Rao, DO; Frank Tilli, MD; and Thomas Vanhecke, MD. Donohue: Congestive heart failure common among older people Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:13 PM PST DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 79 and have congestive heart failure with some high blood pressure. Please give the information you have on my illness. - F.W.Congestive heart failure is a common illness in older people. Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:55 PM PST WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Many people may not feel their heart race when they are having an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, but these silent symptoms double their risk of stroke, a new study finds. Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:55 PM PST (HealthDay News) -- Women may not initially suspect that they're having a heart attack -- especially if they don't have the obvious chest pain. Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:55 PM PST WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- People who own a car and a television tend to be at increased risk for heart attack, a new study finds. Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart MedicineNet.com Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:26 PM PST Title: Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart Category: Health News Created: 1/10/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/11/2012 Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks MedicineNet.com Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:26 PM PST Title: Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks Category: Health News Created: 1/10/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/11/2012 Mexican team bobbles live heart BigPond News Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:59 PM PST Mexican medics have drawn catcalls after they dropped a heart being rushed to a hospital for a transplant. Relay for Life sets high goal for 2012 Statesville Record & Landmark Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:55 PM PST From the beginning, it was clear this fight would be personal.“In the last three years, I’ve lost three family members from cancer,” said Relay for Life Chair Delayne Whitaker. “It breaks my heart, but this is how I’ve chosen to fight back.”

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