Alice Comer is thankful to show off pictures of her grandchildren. After her second open heart surgery two years ago, her heart valve started leaking, filling her lungs with fluid. The condition is known as mitral regurgitation. READ MORE
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Today’s Health Watch: Heart Screening Saves Lives
Marilyn Cullum lost her eldest son, Simon, in 2007 at the age of 29. To try to prevent other parents going through the same thing, Marilyn organized a heart screening event for youngsters in her area. READ MORE
Such heart screenings can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest in children and teenagers and save lives, as it did with 17-year-old Hunter Dexter. READ MORE
Today’s Health Watch: Men and Cardiac Health
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men, and the hearts of one of eight men over age 40 will at some point suddenly stop beating – an event known as sudden cardiac arrest. June is both National Men’s Health Month and CPR and AED Awareness Month, making it a good time to revisit ways to prevent heart disease. READ MORE
Father’s Day Health Watch: Give Dad’s Health a Boost with Nutrient Packed Grilled Fish
With Father’s Day around the corner, June is the perfect time to focus on men’s health. And although most know that it is important to increase fruit and vegetable intake, there are some specific nutrients that are most important to men’s health. READ MORE
Father’s Day Health Watch: 6 Father’s Day Gifts for a Healthy Dad
If your guy’s a health nut, extreme athlete, or just needs a little motivation to get off the couch, show him some love this Father’s Day with a thoughtful gift. READ MORE
Father’s Day Health Watch: For Father’s Day, Share These Healthy Tips With Dad
Want to give your Dad something special for Father’s Day? Stealthily share some of these tips for healthy summer living with him. READ MORE
Father’s Day Health Watch: Bad News for BBQ: Hot Dogs May Raise Heart Disease Risk
Just in time for those Father’s Day cookouts, researchers have released a study linking serious disease risk with processed meats. Remember, the way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach – try the tomato salad instead of the baloney-salami sub. READ MORE
Today’s Health Watch: LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator
A 76-year-old North Carolina man says he’s thankful to be alive after he nearly died on his kitchen floor this past April, thanks to a wearable defibrillator. I have actually had the opportunity to deploy these vests with young patients as well, with equally positive results. READ MORE
Today’s Health Watch: Heart Disease
Daily intake of lycopene supplements – a compound found in tomatoes and other foods – improves blood vessel function in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the University of Cambridge. READ MORE
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