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“Stayin’ Alive,” the renowned Bee Gees song, can help victims of cardiac arrest do just that. Not only suitable for dancing, the song’s 100 beats per minute can guide a person giving chest compressions. This tempo allows for oxygen-rich blood to circulate to the victim’s organs until medical assistance arrives. According to the Centers for […]

Posted on October 19 2015

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Treatments are saving more and more lives as technology advances; cancer surivorship is increasing constantly with early detection and advanced treatment. Treatments for breast cancer include: chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, […]

Posted on October 16 2015

Did you have your green ‪veggies today? A recent study found that green vegetables which contain nitrate (spinach, lettuce and celery, among others) may aid heart health and decrease the risk of diabetes and obesity. Consuming foods with nitrate can reduce the body’s production of erythropoietin, a hormone that regulates the body’s red blood cell count. This hormone can […]

Posted on October 14 2015

Have you been getting enough sleep… or too much? In either case, your risk of heart disease may be increased. Arterial stiffness and calcium buildup are two critical warning signs of heart disease. A recent study found that adults who slept fewer than five hours each night had 50% more calcium in their coronary arteries […]

Posted on October 12 2015

Craving salty foods? Don’t go overboard. While a salty snack now and then may be a satisfying treat, it’s important to balance your salt intake. From canned goods to restaurant-prepared meals, salt can be found in large quantities anywhere you go. Consuming too much salt can increase blood pressure, which is a leading cause of heart disease. For a comedic reminder, […]

Posted on October 9 2015

Think you’ll get over the flu in no time? Maybe not. The risk of dying from a heart attack‬ is one third higher during flu season – why take the risk? The ‪flu virus can actually cause an inflammatory response in your heart, which can result in blood clots and heart attack. If you’re at risk of‪ heart […]

Posted on October 2 2015