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Instead of just giving Americans a list of healthy food choices, the federal government takes a stab at showing us what not to eat. Get the facts here.
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November is Diabetes Month, spotlighting a disease that impacts 2 million adults and an increasing...
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Soluble Fiber
Today, focus on eating foods rich in fiber--particularly soluble fiber, which will help reduce your...
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Coffee Can Lower Depression Risk in Women
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can i stop taking blood thiner medicine ( clopidog...
Hi, i had a heart attack 8 years ago, and since that i,m treated with blood thiner medicine ( clopidogrel...
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Cranberry Juice Reduces Artery Stiffness
Cranberry juice, often used for urinary tract infections, may also be good for your heart. A recent...
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5 Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Ris...
Type 2 diabetes is growing at a rapid rate in the U.S., chiefly because of our obesity epidemic. Last...
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I have pains left side of my chest - they come and go should go to the ER or what?
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HOW TO EAT FOR A HEALTHY HEART?.
1. Eat food less in fat, much less saturated and trans-fat. 2. More servings of fruits and vegetables considering...
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HOW TO EAT FOR A HEALTHY HEART?.
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One Thing at a Time
Most of us have an overcrowded schedule from time to time, and looking at all the things that need to be...
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I have a qustion
Tonight I don,tknow if itsfromeating late tonight but when I was at the drive-in with my fiance first I...
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Sress Can Cause Big Trouble
It is hard for many to keep stress down and I am first in line on the stress scale. When you have other...
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Fake Fruit in Food
You want to do the right thing for your family, so you buy a cereal that contains "fruit." The picture...
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Sea Salt is Just...Salt!
A recent survey conducted by the American Heart Association found that 61% of Americans think that sea...
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My doctor put me on Warfarin (generic for Coumadin) after I had a stroke two years ago. Warfarin is not...
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More options for Omega-3's?
We hear all sorts of options for Omega 3's, oily fish, cod liver oil, krill oil, flax seed oil. For years I was...
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Weight Taining Tips
Most people center their exercise program on aerobic exercise because of its cardiovascular benefit. But...
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Switch Gears to Boost Metabolism
Sustained exercise at a relatively constant intensity is best for endurance. However, if weight loss is...
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Take a Break
Frequent breaks to stretch and stand may lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes for desk workers, couch...
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Smart Snacking
Traditional snack foods — chips, crackers and candy — can pose a problem. Many contain trans...
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Add Soy to Your Diet
Americans tend to think of soy foods as, well, not too good - either a gelatinous goo or dry and...
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Nix Grapefruit & Statin Drugs
Grapefruit & statin drugs can be a bad combination. Unlike other citrus fruits, grapefruit contains...
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The Skinny on Meat
I've tried to eat vegetarian for the sake of my heart, but from time to time nothing satisfies as well...
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Free Q&A: Heart Disease and Stress Management (2/1...
Hello! Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, PA is hosting a free online Q&A session on "Heart Disease...
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Helpful Info for Teens with medical issues
Hi, My husband and I are parents of a 16 year old boy who refused to wear any medical id bracelets or tags...
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What is SGPT, SGOT?
Hi, I just had the results of medical examinations that had write "SGPT: 53U/L; SGOT: 38U/L". What is it...
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