Heart Health 20081114

Headphones and Heart Devices


Have a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator? A study finds that some headphones can interfere with these heart devices.

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Vitamin E Doesn't Help Heart


Eight-year study of more than 14,000 men found that taking vitamins C and E did not prevent cardiovascular disease.

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Cholesterol Drug May Be Big Lifesaver


Study: People with no big risk for heart disease have dramatically lower rates of heart attacks, death and stroke if they take Crestor.

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I've heard of omega-3 fatty acids. What are they exactly, and why are these fats good for my heart?

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Omega-3s are part of the polyunsaturated family of fats that are found mainly in fish and some plant sources. Why have they become so popular? ... Read More...

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Diet, Exercise and Your Heart

Posted August 27, 2008 3:22 PM

The British Heart Foundation explains how to protect against heart disease.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Posted November 3, 2008 11:53 AM
Several new studies have shown that those prone to chronic worry and stress were three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with heart problems, and have a 53 percent increased risk for high blood pressure and stroke. Read more...

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Grapes May Aid 'a Bunch of Heart Risk Factors'

Posted November 3, 2008 12:00 PM
Could eating grapes help fight high blood pressure related to a salty diet? And could grapes calm other factors that are also related to heart diseases such as heart failure? A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests so. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Discussion Board

Started by paulk on July 29, 2008 10:01 PM

Welcome to the discussion! You've found the ThirdAge discussion group devoted to the signs, symptoms, treatment, and support of folks with hypertension -- high blood pressure to most of us. Please feel free to use this forum to post your ideas and advice and ask questions of other ThirdAgers who share your interests. Although you should never consider the ideas and opinions voiced here as medical advice on your specific condition, you can and should use them as springboards for discussions with your own personal healthcare professionals. Because this forum will not be tightly moderated, it is the responsibility of all participants to play fair, treat other respectfully, and keep the tone civil and caring.

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