January 2012

31
Jan

February is Go Red for Women Month

While most Americans might assume that heart disease and heart attacks primarily affect men, the reality is quite different. That is why the American Heart Association (AHA) developed the Go Red for Women campaign in order to educate women about the risks of cardiovascular disease. In 2004, when the campaign was inaugurated, cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of 500,000 women

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20
Jan

Bumps & Bruises

Did you know that a cut and a bruise are essentially the same thing? A cut occurs at the surface of the body, and a bruise occurs below the surface. The black and blue color of a bruise is the result of blood clots forming under the skin. It’s sometimes difficult to know when to see a doctor for a

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6
Jan

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the easiest ways you can help prevent a number of diseases and conditions. A healthy weight can also control the acceleration of existing health problems. Being overweight can create a host of problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones and gallbladder disease, breathing problems, certain cancers, high cholesterol, joint

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