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A Woman’s Heart, Anxiety vs. Heart Attack

Written by Mary Kyle on September 16, 2009 - 7:58pm

There is no doubt that women today are under more stress than ever. One of the “gifts” left to us by the women’s liberation movement is that we not only get to fry-the-bacon-up-in-a-pan at night, but we are also frequently out there in the workforce bringing-home-the-bacon as well.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Kathy Shares What The Pressure In Her Chest Felt Like

November 6, 2009 - 12:47pm

Kathy describes the pressure she felt in her chest directly before her heart attack.

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Why do we sweat profusly while having a heart attack?

ASKED by Anonymous on May 3, 2009 - 8:05am
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A Woman’s Heart, Possible Risk Group for Statin Use Identified

Written by Mary Kyle on October 19, 2009 - 10:51am

So, your cholesterol’s a little high. You have a couple of risk factors for developing heart disease. Lifestyle changes (you know….the dreaded diet and exercise) haven’t done enough yet to lower your cholesterol. Your doctor just recommended that you take a statin drug to lower your cholesterol.

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A Woman’s Heart, Eating Chocolate May Reduce Risk of Cardiac Death After Heart Attack

Written by Mary Kyle on October 5, 2009 - 5:32am

At last! Science has finally begun to validate my long-held personal belief in the beneficial power of chocolate! We know that chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, is beneficial to our heart health.

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Michaela Gagne: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Vs. Heart Attack: Is There A Difference?

Written by mgagne on December 16, 2008 - 12:44pm

Don’t do it! Don’t confuse Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and a heart attack…it drives me crazy!! These two often get confused, but be assured, they are extremely different.

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A Woman’s Heart, Impact of Chemotherapy on Heart Health

Written by Mary Kyle on September 23, 2009 - 2:23pm

Do you ever feel like you’re just stuck between a rock and a hard spot? That you’re @#($*& if you do and !)#(*$& if you don’t?

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