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Get a leg up on PAD
Most people with peripheral arterial disease don't experience symptoms, so it's important to pay attention to these possible signs. more >>
Statins - a double dose of heart protection
Nearly every day is bringing new evidence that if you want to protect your heart, you may have to pay a lot more attention to your teeth, your stomach, and lots of other areas that on first thought you wouldn't have associated with damage to your heart. more >>
The quit fit
Finding the right stop smoking program can be like finding your new best friend. Weigh your options. more >>
A good plan goes up in smoke
A good plan goes up in smoke
You quit smoking to improve your overall health. Good for you! Now what can you do if you relapse? More >>
Get out of that get-fit rut
Get out of that get-fit rut
There are more ways than you might think for you and your family to get enough physical activity to keep healthy. Here are a few ideas! More >>
Health Tip

There is a common myth that if a person tans well, they are protected from harmful rays. Not true! Even 'healthy' tans are really just damage control - they're your body's way of trying to protect itself from the sun.

Complications from cholesterol
  • Angina pectoris
    Angina (also called angina pectoris) is chest pain that appears when the muscle cells of the heart don't get enough blood to properly carry out their pumping function.
  • Embolism
    An embolus is a particle that moves about in our blood vessels, either in the veins or arteries. Most emboli are composed of clotted blood cells.
  • Peripheral arterial disease
    Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition involving clogging of the arteries around the body, most commonly in the legs.
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