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Emotional upset and heavy exertion may trigger a heart attack
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- Written by Akeem Ranmal Akeem Ranmal
- Published: 11 October 2016 11 October 2016
Dallas, Texas - Being angry, emotionally upset or engaging in heavy physical exertion may trigger a heart attack, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Community Leaders Across the Country Compete in the American Cancer Society's "Real Men Wear Pink" Campaign
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 11 October 2016 11 October 2016
Atlanta, Georgia - More than 2,000 individuals across the country have accepted the challenge to be a part of the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
Reducing your risk of breast cancer
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you're trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you're asked to make important decisions about your treatment.
Targeting cardiovascular disease risk factors may be important across a lifetime
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- Written by Barbara McMakin Barbara McMakin
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Washington, DC - New findings suggest that all adults, including those over 65, should be mindful of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The results, published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, are part of the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, which looks at stroke incidence in approximately 30,000 individuals. The REGARDS study is funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Massage for better health
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- Written by Laurel J. Kelly Laurel J. Kelly
- Published: 09 October 2016 09 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Massage is no longer available only through luxury spas and upscale health clubs. Today, massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals and even airports. If you've never tried massage, learn about its possible health benefits and what to expect during a massage therapy session.