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August 31st, 2010

I Left My Heart In Napa Valley: Wine and Heart Disease

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 7 August 29, 2010

To drink, or not to drink. That is the question. Find out what, if any, is an acceptable amount of alcohol for your lifestyle.

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I Left My Heart In Napa Valley: Wine & Heart Disease

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August 23rd, 2010

There Is No Such Thing As Borderline Diabetes!

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 6 August 23, 2010

This week we’re discussing an epidemic rapidly taking over the entire planet – Metabolic Syndrome. One major question we’ll answer in conjunction with this topic is “I eat right and exercise, so, why can’t I lose weight?”

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August 17th, 2010

Women and Heart Disease

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 5 August 15, 2010

Women do not really get heart disease that much, right? Wrong!

Heart disease in women is increasing. Discover the reasons, and what you can do about it.

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Women and Heart Disease

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August 12th, 2010

Pills? Shocks? Freezing? Which Can Tame Atrial Fibrillation?

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 4 August 8, 2010

Do you sometimes experience your heart racing inside your chest? If so, should you be concerned? What should you do about it? This is the topic of this post. Be sure to listen to the radio show, watch the video and post your comments and questions.

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Pills? Shocks? Freezing? Which can tame Atrial Fibrillation?

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August 6th, 2010

Better Diagnosis of a Heart Attack: Real Life Stories

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 3 August 1, 2010

The real deal about diagnosing heart attacks. Four things you need to know. 1.) Evaluate your risk. 2.) Aggressively follow-up with your doctor and follow his or her recommendations. 3.) Learn to recognize the symptoms. 4.) Know what to do to prevent the event from occurring.

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August 6th, 2010

Stress and the Heart: Can Emotion be Fatal?

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 2 July 25, 2010

Can stress really play a role in heart disease? Emotions come from your brain, not your heart. Yet, overall, negative emotions account for 30% of all heart attacks. That’s greater than diabetes, obesity, poor diet, and no exercise. Only high cholesterol and smoking account for more heart attacks. So, emotions are not just about the head, but the heart as well.

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August 6th, 2010

Heart Drugs in the Media: Hope or Hype?

Smarter Heart University Radio episode 1 July 18, 2010

High levels of bad cholesterol are to blame for so many life-threatening events such as heart attack and stroke. The public has been told that statins are the most potent weapons in this struggle. However, taking a statin may not necessarily help prevent heart disease or any vascular illness any more than lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, eating right, controlling blood pressure, stopping smoking.

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