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More than just annoying: The link between snoring and heart disease

Rick Bickling — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:10:38 +0000

(BPT) – Snoring isn’t pleasant for anyone – not the partner who has to sleep beside the snorer, nor the snorer whose breathing may pause repeatedly throughout the night. But did you know that loud, excessive snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that – if left untreated – can cause … Continue reading More than just annoying: The link between snoring and heart disease →

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Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women

Rick Bickling — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:22:10 +0000

(ARA) – While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding the disease persist. A couple of the most common myths are that heart disease is more common in men than women, and that the first signs of a heart attack are the same for both men and women, says Dr. … Continue reading Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women →

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Unscrambling the Myths Behind Eggs and Cholesterol

Rick Bickling — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:23:17 +0000

(ARA) – When it comes to eggs, dietary cholesterol and heart health, what you think you know may be a bit scrambled. Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keeps many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits. However, more than 40 years of research shows healthy adults can enjoy an … Continue reading Unscrambling the Myths Behind Eggs and Cholesterol →

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For Some, an Aspirin-a-Day May Keep the Doctor Away

Rick Bickling — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:36:58 +0000

(ARA) – The statistics are staggering: As the leading cause of death in the United States, cardiovascular (or heart) disease accounts for more than 2,200 deaths per day, or one every 39 seconds. Furthermore, the American Heart Association (AHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently estimate that every year about 785,000 Americans will … Continue reading For Some, an Aspirin-a-Day May Keep the Doctor Away →

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