July 23rd, 2008
I am off on vacation this evening. I am looking forward to the rest and relaxation. You know that they say it is good for your heart!
Using information from the Framingham Heart Study, which started in 1948, researchers looked at questionnaires women in the study had filled out over 20 years about how often they […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments
July 20th, 2008
Thought I would share this funny little joke that I ran across today… since cardiology is so darn specialized…
What’s the difference between a general practitioner and a specialist?
One treats what you have, the other thinks you have what he treats.
I actually chuckled out loud!
via Professional Jokes
Tags: cardiologist, cardiology, funny humor, heart-disease, […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
June 1st, 2008
What is your favorite heart healthy treat?
Fruit
Low fat pretzels or baked chips
Frozen yogurt
I do not snack
I eat it all!
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April 13th, 2008
Do you think your emotions directly affect your heart health?
I do not allow my emotions to get the best of me
No, no correlation
Yes
I have no idea
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April 13th, 2008
Here is some good news, especially for me who looovvvees any type of nut. Macadamia nuts are now being given the thumbs up and should be included among other nuts that have qualified health claims.
Included in a heart healthy diet, macadamia nuts did reduce total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels.
Up to this point, […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
July 22nd, 2007
H is for how wonderful
E is for energetic
A is for amazing
R is for rarely less than perfect
T is for terrific and truly mind blowing
And Y is for you,
So here’s to A Hearty Life from here to age 102…
Wow, I really stink at this poetry stuff, but you get the idea! Have a wonderful weekend […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments
May 22nd, 2007
Here is what fitness extraordinare Mark Sissa has to offer…
I Don’t Have Time to Exercise!
Yep, the old standby. You’re gonna have to do better than that!
Hi, I’m Mark Sisson. Being an official “fitness guy” (more on that in a bit), Kendra thought it would be a good idea for me […]
By Kendra James, RN -- 4 comments
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