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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Genetically Altered Salmon and Other Engineered Food
As reported in the New York Times (7/26), genetically altered salmon is about to get the nod from the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.). The developer of the salmon – a company named AquaBounty Technologies – is hopeful to begin […] Read more »
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Hypertension – The Silent Killer
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called “the silent killer” because it is a deadly disease that shows no early symptoms. It is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke and […] Read more »
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Heart Health
Heart disease is one of the deadliest diseases in America today. More people die from heart disease than from any other cause, including cancer.
Heart disease is largely lifestyle-related, caused by poor nutrition, lack of exercise, stress, sleep deprivation, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.
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Heart Health
Heart disease is one of the deadliest diseases in America today. More people die from heart disease than from any other cause, including cancer.
Heart disease is largely lifestyle-related, caused by poor nutrition, lack of exercise, stress, sleep deprivation, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.
Read more
Why Your Heart Health Matters
Taking care of their heart’s health is not on most people’s mind – at least not until they run into problems. But when disaster strikes − like a heart attack at middle age − and there is a serious brush […] Read more »
Heart Healthy Living at Any Age
Protecting the health of our heart matters at any age. How we keep the heart healthy is very much connected to the way we live – how we eat, exercise, manage stress and sleep. At different stages in life, our health needs […] Read more »
Heart Healthy Living at Any Age
(Continued) Young adults For young adults life can be very stressful. This is the time to lay the foundation for their careers, start a family and so on. Taking care of health issues is often not a priority. Unfortunately, many […] Read more »
Minimizing the Risk of Heart Disease
Not all people are equally at risk of developing heart disease. Some are naturally less vulnerable through their genetic make-up. Many more stay healthy by practicing a health-conscious lifestyle. A close connection between lifestyle and heart health is supported by […] Read more »
