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<title>Shashi Agarwal MD - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dr. Shashi K. Agarwal is an Internist/Cardiologist practicing in New Jersey and New York. He graduated from Grant Medical College, Bombay University, India in 1974. He was the Chief Medical Resident at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey affiliated Bergen Pines County Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey in 1979. He finished his Cardiology Fellowship from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in 1981. Subsequently he served as Assistant to the Chief of Cardiology at St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ and the Chief of Medicine of the South Amboy Hospital in ... ]]></description>
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<title>ABO Blood Group - A Cardiovascular Connection</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular disease is now the number one killer in the world. Although the major risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking are well known, some minor risk factors remain relatively unknown. The ABO blood group is one such minor risk factor. Several recent studies have shown that non-O blood group individuals suffer a higher risk of myocardial infarction, angina, cerebral strokes and venous thrombo-embolism than those with group O blood.]]></description>
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<title>Vitamin C Is Good for Your Heart - But Only If Taken in Fruits and Vegetables!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Levels of plasma vitamin C correlate consistently with fruit and vegetable intake and an increased intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with a significant increase in plasma vitamin C concentration. Since studies with vitamin C supplementation provide no support for cardiovascular protection and studies using vitamin C levels as a biomarker for fruit and vegetable intake appear to show distinct cardiovascular benefit, the 'writing' is on the wall - do not eat nutrients but eat foods rich in nutrients - namely plenty of fruits and vegetables.]]></description>
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<title>Dietary Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Direct Relationship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sugars are carbohydrates and provide daily calories for bodily fuel needs. They also add palatability and desirability to ingested foods. However, excessive intake may have harmful effects. These include obesity, hypertension, disturbed glucose homeostasis and abnormal lipid balance.]]></description>
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<title>Cardiovascular Benefits of Yoga</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline that has been practiced in the East for over 5000 years. It is gaining extreme popularity in the United States. Recently, Dean Ornish, a follower of Swami Satchidananda, published several studies legitimizing yoga exercises and yogic lifestyle for its cardiovascular benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Caloric Restriction: A Lifestyle Intervention With Compelling Cardiovascular Benefits</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is soon becoming the leading cause of death in most countries in the world. In the USA, cardiovascular disease claims more lives each year than cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes mellitus combined. The increasing age along with the obesity and diabetes epidemic will continue to keep cardiovascular disease as the number one health problem in the world. ]]></description>
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<title>Socio-Economic Status and Cardio-Vascular Disease: An Inverse Relationship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Socioeconomic status is a strong predictor of a person's morbidity and mortality for most diseases. Lifelong socioeconomic disadvantages also increase cardiovascular risk factors culminating in premature mortality.]]></description>
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<title>Multivitamin Intake: Improved Longevity or Premature Mortality?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Epidemilogical studies have shown that eating foods rich in antioxidants results in a reduced risk of heart attacks,strokes and cancer. This observation has led to the widespread use of synthetic multivitamins and anti-oxidants to prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and increase life span. However taking these supplements have not shown protective benefits, and have actually been harmful in most people.]]></description>
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<title>Liposuction: Cosmetic Only or Associated Cardioprotection?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Liposuction is commonly performed in the United States for cosmetic remodelling. Since it removes fat and reduces waist size, it has been suggested that this surgery should have cardiometabolic benefits. However scientific data suggests that cardiovacular benefits from this surgery are minimal.]]></description>
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<title>Prediabetes: Preventable Diabetes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Prediabetes precedes diabetes. It is becoming more common and more recognized in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 79 million Americans had prediabetes in 2007. It is estimated that 314 million people worldwide have prediabetes, and the number is projected to grow to 418 million in 2025. Even before progressing into full blown diabetes, these people have an increased rate of microvascular (retinopathy, protein in the urine, polyneuropathy) and macrovascular (heart attack and stroke) complications. Early intervention can prevent its progression into diabetes and its associated cardiovascular complications.]]></description>
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<title>Influenza Vaccine: Inject or Reject?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Influenza is an acute viral infection that peaks from October to May in the United States. In most people, the infection is mild and recovery usually occurs within a week, without any medical attention. However,complications may occur in people at high risk, necessitating hospitalization and even resulting in death. The most effective method of influenza prevention is vaccination. It is safe and easily available. All people at risk and children under the age of 2 years and above the age of 65 years should get vaccinated every year.]]></description>
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<title>Sunlight: A D-Lightful Vitamin For Your Heart</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vitamin D deficiency may be most common medical condition in the world. Besides its role in bone and calcium metabolism, adequate levels are need to prevent a host of other medical conditions. It is also important for cardiovascular health.]]></description>
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<title>Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Benefits: Plant Based ALA or Marine Based DHA and EPA?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Several scientific studies support the beneficial role of marine based omega-3 fatty acids, namely DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapetenoic acid), in reducing the risk of heart attack, death, life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms and strokes in people with known cardiovascular disease. These fish based omega-3 acids also slow the atherosclerotic plaque build up in arteries and help lower blood pressure. However scientific evidence supporting similar benefits from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), a shorter chain cousin, is less pronounced.]]></description>
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<title>Vaccination: Safe or Unsafe?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Millions of vaccines are administered every year. These prevent a lot of suffering and save a lot of lives. Scientific studies have well established their effectiveness. Side effects are relatively rare and usually mild in intensity, limited in duration and easy to treat. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine conclusively validates their safety.]]></description>
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<title>Vitamin E: Heart Helpful, Harmful Or Harmless?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vitamin E supplementation is commonly used by Americans, especially to prevent cardiovascular disease. However scientific data strongly indicates not only no cardiovascular protection but an increased risk of heart failure and death rate.]]></description>
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<title>Acute Stress and Your Heart: Bad News</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acute stress, whether physical, emotional or financial, is dangerous for your heart. Three major scientific studies have confirmed this association.]]></description>
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<title>Fish Oil Supplementation - Heart Protective</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:56:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The heart protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids are very compelling. These essential polyunsaturated fatty acids are abundant in fish and certain vegetables and nuts. People at a high risk of developing heart disease or who have established heart disease, will benefit from supplementing their diet with fish oil capsules.]]></description>
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<title>Low Testosterone Levels - A Marker For Increased Cardiovascular Mortality</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Testosterone is a predominantly male hormone produced by the testis and adrenals. It is responsible for libido in both sexes and the production of sperms in the male. It is also associated with increased energy, production of red cells and prevention of osteoporosis. Testosterone levels normally decline with age, with older men having a much lower levels than their younger counterparts. Low testosterone levels have been  linked to an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and mortality, and death from all causes. There is no published research on whether taking supplemental testosterone will reduce cardiovascular disease and death.]]></description>
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<title>Mediterranean Diet - A Heart Healthy Diet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Populations in Greece and Southern Italy enjoy lesser heart disease, diabetes mellitus, cancer and several other chronic diseases, when compared to Americans. A common factor linking these populations appear to be their diet - now popularly known as the Mediterranean diet. Incorporating elements of this diet can greatly enhance our health, especially heart health.]]></description>
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<title>The Heart Un-Healthy Western Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:10:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The industrialized American diet or the Western diet is full of heart unhealthy ingredients. This article exposes the dangerous but definite association between this 'meat-sweet' diet and several chronic diseases like osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.]]></description>
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<title>Heart Healthy Prudent Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:10:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The American diet is heart unhealthy. Decreasing red meat and fried foods and increasing fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, olive oil, fish and red wine in your diet can greatly diminish not only cardiovascular diseases, but also many chronic illnesses such as osteoporosis, diabeters and cancer.]]></description>
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<title>The Normal and Abnormal Heart</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The normal heart is a strong, muscular pump that continuously pumps about 2000 gallons of blood through the circulatory system each day. It does so by beating  about 100,000 times. per day. It is about the size of your fist. ]]></description>
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<title>Metabolic Syndrome - The Silent Heart Epidemic</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Metabolic Syndrome represents a group of markers that increases your risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other pathologic states. People with the metabolic syndrome, have one and a half to three times the risk of getting cardiovascular disease compared to otherwise normal people. If there is associated diabetes, the risk goes up many times more. It is estimated by the American Heart Association, that 50 million American adults have it, and many of them don't even know it. It is a true "silent epidemic." Unfortunately, an alarming number of children also suffer from this syndrome.]]></description>
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<title>Hormone Supplementation for Heart Health - Good or Bad?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:31:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in American and in most parts of the world. Female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used in the recent past for reducing the risk of heart attacks and cutting down the risk of death in women with established heart disease. However, new data provides compelling evidence that HRT may actually make heart disease worse in women. On the other hand, since men suffer from earlier heart disease than women, it has been postulated that the male hormone, testosterone may increase the risk of heart disease. As a result, andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, has not been treated with male hormone replacement therapy, for heart disease prevention. Recent studies suggest that male hormone supplementation may be heart protective.]]></description>
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<title>Lesser Known Heart Healthy Habits</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:45:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Establishing a life filled with good habits can enhance your heart health. And it is never too late. ]]></description>
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<title>OTC Heart Supplements- Hope or Hype?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the counter ( non-prescription ) heart supplements are popular. Some may offer some benefit, while others, although popular, have no scientific data supporting their claims.]]></description>
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<title>Fruits and Vegetables - Heart Protective</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:35:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables has been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes. Health protective  Phytochemicals in whole foods such as fruits and vegetables appear to have additive and synergistic effects, leading to a cardiovascular protection. This benefit unfortunately does not appear to work with pills or extracts.]]></description>
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<title>Physical Activity - Good for Your Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:18:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regular physical exercised is a critical human health behavior. Properly incorporated into daily life, it  leads to a reduction in a host of chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases and premature death.]]></description>
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<title>Diabetes Mellitus - A Cardiovascular Disease</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:48:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people with diabetes have a two to three fold higher risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Aspirin, cholesterol lowering drugs statins and a certain class of angiotensin blocking high blood pressure medications greatly reduce premature cardiovascular complications including death in this population.]]></description>
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<title>High Blood Pressure - The Silent Heart Killer</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[High blood pressure is very common. It is often unrecognized and often under treated. Complications include heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, heart failure and blindness. Treatment greatly reduces the risk of getting complications or dying prematurely.]]></description>
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<title>Obesity and Heart Disease - A Negative Association</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 14:16:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Obesity is associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipedemia and several cancers. Several scientific studies have confirmed the negative association of obesity and heart disease. Obese people have more heart attacks and are more likely to die prematurely of heart disease. The good news is that even a modest decrease in weight is cardio-protective.]]></description>
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<title>Cholesterol and Heart Disease - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 14:13:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heart disease remains the leading killer of men and women in the United States. Each year, 1,200,000 people suffer a coronary heart attack, and about 40% of them die. An American dies of a coronary event roughly every 65 seconds. Abnormal cholesterol, besides smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, remains one of the main modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease.]]></description>
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<title>Smoking - Dangerous for your Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 17:31:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Smoking is the number one cause of premature heart disease and death in America. Besides accounting for almost 30 percent of all coronary heart disease deaths, smokers also experience a horde of other medical problems including lung diseases and many cancers. The body starts to repair itself soon after smoking is stopped, and the risk of most cardiovascular diseases normalizes over a period of several years.]]></description>
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<title>Antioxidant Vitamins for Heart Disease Prevention - Helpful or Harmful?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 12:17:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although several international scientific studies have found a  favorable relationship between antioxidant vitamins and heart diseaase, a recent (February 2007) meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that supplemental intake of Vitamin A, betacarotene and Vitamin E may be harmful for the heart.]]></description>
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<title>Sleep Disorders and Cardiovasular Disease - A Close Link</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:03:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adequate and proper sleep is necessary for an optimal daytime functioning and a healthy and productive life. Short term lack of sleep can cause daytime tiredness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating and irritability. Chronic sleep deprivation, however, induces a myriad of abnormal physiologic changes that lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and premature death.]]></description>
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<title>Depression and Heart Disease - A Dangerous Combination</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:52:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depression incites a host of deleterious psychological and physiological changes in our bodies, that eventually precipitate pathological changes in our cardiovascular system. A number of studies have demonstrated a close relationship between depression and increased incidence of and complications, including death, in patients with coronary heart disease.]]></description>
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<title>Aspirin - Beneficial for Your Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:08:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The common household aspirin is a remarkable cardiovascular drug. Daily use can significantly decrease your risk of getting a heart attack or a stroke.]]></description>
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<title>Fish - Heart Food</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:51:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Large-scale epidemiological studies and clinical trials suggest that people at risk for coronary heart disease benefit from consuming omega-3 fatty acids from plants and marine sources. The American Heart Association's dietary guidelines have recommended that healthy adults eat at least two servings of fish per week, due their high content of omega-3 fatty acids.]]></description>
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<title>Music - Medicine For The Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:49:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Music is not only soothing but may have many beneficial health effects. Scientific data suggests that slow tempo music may be good for your heart.]]></description>
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<title>Meditation - Heart Soother And Healer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meditation can benefit both the psychological and spiritual health. Increasing scientific evidence is now proving that it has profound beneficial effects on the cardiovascular health.]]></description>
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<title>Red Wine Is Heart Healthy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:05:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Several scientific studies have shown that drinking red wine in moderation reduces the risk of getting a heart attack or a stroke. These benefits appear to be related to the alcohol and antioxidant content of the red wine.]]></description>
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<title>Dark Chocolate - Good For Your Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dark chocolate is rich in natural flavonoids. These powerful antioxidants exert a beneficial effect on the blood vessels and the heart.]]></description>
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<title>Air Pollution - Dangerous For Your Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:07:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small particulate matter in the air is being increasingly linked to the development and worsening of cardiovascular disease.]]></description>
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<title>Food Allergy - A Common Health Problem</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:45:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Food allergies and food intolerance are a common health problem. Food allergy can cause anaphylaxis, which can sometimes be fatal.]]></description>
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<title>Tea - A Heart Friendly Beverage</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:40:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, after water. Tea consumption has been shown to have multiple beneficial effects on health.]]></description>
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<title>Gum Disease and Heart Disease - A Strong Connection</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:27:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recent data has shown a striking association between gum and tooth disease and coronary heart disease.]]></description>
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<title>A Laugh A Day Can Keep The Doctor Away!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:05:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recent scientific data is confirming the centuries old adage that laughter is good for your health.]]></description>
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<title>Nuts for Heart Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:41:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scientific evidence has shown that eating a handful of a variety of nuts five days a week can lower heart attacks by as much as 50 percent.]]></description>
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