Browse Category: Heart
Published: May 09, 2012
Statins have had their fair share of criticism, especially in the past couple of years. Was it deserved? Absolutely. Should the FDA have been looking closer at these cholesterol-reducing drugs? Probably. Well, they have stepped up and issued new warnings on some brands’ labels . . . but is it too little, too late?
Published: April 26, 2012
When news spread of how former Vice President Dick Cheney underwent a heart transplant procedure in late March, it reopened an age-old debate: Is he simply too old to be getting a new heart? Should that heart have gone to someone more “deserving” instead; and by deserving, I mean someone younger who has more years ahead with a new heart, and the opportunity for a brand new outlook on life?
Published: April 16, 2012
Running a marathon is not for the faint of heart, with 26.2 miles of hell on earth that can include chapped nipples, lost toenails, and some embarrassing personal bathroom moments.
Published: April 06, 2012
With Easter around the corner, you can bet that your sweet tooth and that of every child and adult in your household is going to be working in overdrive all weekend. It’s been said that Easter may even be a bigger "candy holiday" than Halloween (what?!); which means that you’ll be expected to stock up on some candy and sweet treats to help promote the egg-hunting festivities.
Published: March 26, 2012
Mars Corporation, the makers of candy favorites such as Skittles, M&Ms, Snickers, and Twix, has recently announced the proposed elimination of King-size chocolate bars by 2013, and reduction of sodium in all of its products by at least 25 percent by 2015.
Say what?
Published: March 05, 2012
With the passing of the legendary Monkees’ lead singer Davy Jones, many across the country are mourning. Some of you may be thinking, “He was only 66 years old, for chrissakes!” In the end, it was a heart attack that took this talented musician (and revered dreamboat). But is that the whole story?
Published: February 27, 2012
Yes, diet soda is BAD FOR YOU! I mean, that’s the main message we’ve been hearing ad nauseam for the past, oh, five years for sure . . . perhaps longer than that given the cancer-causing sweeteners they contain.
Published: February 20, 2012
Winter can get so cold and miserable that you feel like you just might die if it doesn’t end soon! Sounds a tad bit dramatic . . . but did you know that the winter could really kill you? This time of year can actually get to your heart and even lead to death if you’re not careful.
Published: February 13, 2012
Love those tasty golden Chicken McNuggets? Or, maybe you’ve taken a liking to the new min-McNuggets (called McBites) that the restaurant chain just came out with. Well, you’re not alone. These fast food treats are almost a staple in the diets of many adults and children alike.
Published: February 09, 2012
Does your doctor only check your blood pressure in one arm? Do you do the same – you know, at one of the blood pressure checking stations in the Wal-Mart? Well, then there’s a good chance that you could be missing out on signs that could indicate a serious health risk.
