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March 5, 2010
Encouraging Kids To Think About Heart Health
It's never too early to start thinking about your heart health. Even elementary-aged children can develop positive habits now that could make a difference when they grow up. And that’s why doctors are targeting kids.
February 26, 2010
Some Opt-Out Of Heart Transplants
It's hard to imagine how it would feel to be put on a waiting list for a heart transplant.
February 17, 2010
Dangers Of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
It affects five to eight percent of pregnant women and there's no sure way to prevent it. Pregnancy-induced hypertension, also known as toxemia or pre-eclampsia can be very dangerous for both mom and baby.
February 12, 2010
Common Stent Procedure Saves Lives
It's a common procedure: having a stent inserted to prevent a blockage. Even people who've already had bypass surgery, like former President Bill Clinton, may need them.
February 11, 2010
Women's Risk Of Heart Disease
One in three women suffers in silence because they think it could never happen to them. But Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, with about 450,000 women dying from it every year.
February 11, 2010
Truth In The Words 'Bored To Death'
You've probably heard the old saying, "I'm bored to death." New research shows there may be some truth to those words.
February 9, 2010
Knowing Your 'Golden Number'
Whether it's 120 over 80 or 150 over 90, they're numbers you shouldn't ignore. That's because one in three adults has high blood pressure. So do you know what's high and what's considered too low?
February 2, 2010
Importance Of Monitoring Blood Pressure
It's a silent killer, affecting nearly 75 million people across the country. There aren't any symptoms for hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.
February 2, 2010
New Initiative Educating People About Hypertension
One in three adults has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
January 1, 2010
Holiday Heart Syndrome
If you're one of the millions who rang in the New Year with a drink in hand, how's your heart feeling today?
Too much to drink on New Year's Eve, could lead to a serious condition called Holiday Heart Syndrome.
December 31, 2009
Bubbly Good For Your Heart?
As you pop open the Champagne and raise a glass to the New Year, you may also be doing some good for your heart. A new European study shows all it takes is about two glasses.
It isn't the bubbly talking...the study involved healthy volunteers between 20 and 65-years-old.
Researchers split them into two groups.
It isn't the bubbly talking...the study involved healthy volunteers between 20 and 65-years-old.
Researchers split them into two groups.
December 24, 2009
Prairie Heart Guest House 'Home' For Holidays
I'm sure most of you are familiar with the phrase, "home is where the heart is," but tonight, on Christmas Eve, some people's hearts are making home a hospital this holiday. Patients and their families at the Avera Heart Hospital are using a unique hotel to stay together this Christmas under less than ideal circumstances.
December 24, 2009
Online Test Helping Identify High Risk Stroke Patients
Some first time stroke patients often suffer a second stroke within 90 days. Doctors are experimenting with a new online test that can help identify those patients most at risk.
53 year old Martin Engel has slurred speech and is partially paralyzed.
But there were warning signs before he suffered a stroke.
53 year old Martin Engel has slurred speech and is partially paralyzed.
But there were warning signs before he suffered a stroke.
December 8, 2009
Don't Forget Your Heart This Holiday Season
You may be surprised to learn that December and January are the deadliest months for heart disease. But there are several things to blame during the holiday season.
Things like eating too much, drinking and stressing play a big part. But one of the biggest reasons behind the spike is people simply ignore or put off the warning signs.
Things like eating too much, drinking and stressing play a big part. But one of the biggest reasons behind the spike is people simply ignore or put off the warning signs.
December 8, 2009
Winter Takes A Toll On Your Health
Has the cold air left you trying to catch your breath more often this winter?
The cold, dry air can become a culprit for an asthma attack - leading to coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, and shortness of breath. But asthma isn't the only health problem the winter air can bring in.
The cold, dry air can become a culprit for an asthma attack - leading to coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, and shortness of breath. But asthma isn't the only health problem the winter air can bring in.
November 27, 2009
Healthy Heart Linked To Sound Sleep
You may have shopped till you dropped today and are slowing inching closer to your nice comfy bed. But you're not the only one who needs a good night's rest. There's new evidence linking sound sleep to healthy hearts.
By the end of the year a million more Americans will have spent time in the hospital for heart failure.
By the end of the year a million more Americans will have spent time in the hospital for heart failure.
November 10, 2009
Avera Heart Hospital Honored For Promoting Healthy Living
A KELOLAND hospital is receiving national recognition for doing it's part to promote healthy living.
September 29, 2009
Warning Strokes Protect People From Larger Stroke
If you think you're having a stroke, don't ignore the warning signs. A new study says one in eight is preceded by a warning stroke.
August 26, 2009
Mending Broken Hearts
This weekend, thousands will join the fight against heart disease and strokes. Many walking in the American Heart Associations Start Heart Walk have been personally affected by heart disease.
July 23, 2009
Crazy For Cardio Tennis
It's the new fitness craze and doesn't involve a treadmill, a stationary bike or even weights. But it does involve a tennis racket.
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