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This past Sunday, Frank Wimble died after crashing his car into the central divider on a UK motorway then colliding with two other cars. He’d undergone heart surgery this past December and his family believes he may have had a heart attack while driving.
Here’s the Cleveland Clinic’s recommendations on driving after heart surgery:
Your doctor […]
Of the nine secrets to a healthier heart that I found over at CNN.com compiled by Scott Westcott, the one that really applies to me is #8.
8. Breathe deeper
You can lower your blood pressure by taking 10 breaths per minute (instead of the usual 16 to 19) for 15 minutes a day over two months, […]
Kurtis Kehler’s son underwent open-heart surgery at just 10 days old. It has put tremendous emotional and financial strain on their family.
Name a job you can actually do when your baby is in the hospital getting open-heart surgery. It was hard for us to even sleep, let alone eat and cope.
The Congenital Heart Information Network […]
Dr. Bruno Cortis, assistant professor of medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, spoke at Holy Spirit Catholic Church this past week and focused on the role of faith in healing. He believes that support from family, friends, and the church can help people manage high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes as well as anger […]
Here’s an important reminder for a heart healthy holiday season from the Asbury Park Press:
Not to be alarmist, but a 2004 study confirmed that people are more likely to die of a heart attack on Christmas or New Year’s Day than any other day of the year. The researchers from University of California in San […]
Have a bit of time to think about your heart today? Take a look at these 99 Ways to Keep Your Heart Pumping at Ririan Project. Some of the suggestions are a little questionable, such as #12 Order take-out, but it does make you think more about the many ways you can keep your […]
Check out this list of heart healthy tips from reader Amélie in celebration of last Sunday’s World Heart Day. Each tip will bring you one step closer to a healthier heart.
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Go for a walk. It’s Sunday, the weather isn’t too bad yet (or is […]
Grand Rounds celebrates its second anniversary this week at Dr. Enoch Choi’s Tech Medicine. A fantastic issue celebrating the best of health and medicine blogging. Everyone who participates is making this world a healthier and happier place for all of us. I’m proud to be a part of it!
I submitted my post about […]
Robyn Tippins of Inside Motherhood has one of the healthiest lifestyles I’ve seen in a while. She’s setting a great example for her four kids!
I don’t drink or smoke and I exercise daily (either pilates or on the treadmill). I taught pilates for years so this is usually what I do when I am watching […]
Happy World Heart Day! I hope you were able to treat your heart to a day of healthy and peaceful living.
Fabio Cannavaro, superstar Italian football (soccer) player who led his country’s team to a FIFA World Cup win and currently with Real Madrid, says:
I know my heart is the strongest, most important muscle in my […]
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