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Hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail: It Takes More Heart than Heel - National Parks Traveler (blog)
Is 2012 your year to hike the Appalachian National Scenic Trail? It’s not about the gear; it’s about wanting to do it. If you’re trying to figure out if you have the right stuff to walk 2,181 miles from Georgia to Maine, listen to Andrew Downs who …
2011-11-06T22:47:02Z
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Heart attack a factor in woman’s death in Mohawk - Albany Times Union

Heart attack a factor in woman's death in Mohawk
Albany Times Union
SCHENECTADY — Police said the 84-year-old Waterford woman, who was found dead in her car in the Mohawk River Saturday night, died from a heart attack she suffered just before her car went into the water.

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Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:33:01 GMT
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Science on food addiction grows
Our bodies are programmed to crave sugars and fats like those found in the International House of Pancakes’ cheesecake pancakes.
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:46:23 GMT
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Pain Killers, Falls and Fractures: The Unintended Consequences of the Vioxx Recall

Falls and fractures among senior citizens have increased since rofecoxib (Vioxx®) was removed from the market in 2004, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

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Heart procedures linked to cognitive decline
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of German heart patients, people who had invasive bypass surgery and those who underwent less-invasive stent placement showed declines in thinking and memory skills a few months after the procedures.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:40:36 -0700
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Dawgs After Dark Carnival celebrates Homecoming Week with Rings of Fire and funnel cakes
The events are free for students with a valid student ID.A This year’s event featured three rides: the Ring of Fire, the Spin Out and the Scrambler.
Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:07:47 GMT
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A New Valve, Without Open Heart Surgery - ABC News (blog)

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A New Valve, Without Open Heart Surgery
ABC News (blog)
Open heart surgery was the only way to get a new heart valve — until now. As reported by MedPage Today and other outlets, the US Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a procedure that, for the first time, would allow patients to undergo
FDA approves Edwards aortic heart valveReuters
Sapien Heart Valve, Which Can Be Implanted Without Major Surgery, Approved By FDAHuffington Post
Less Invasive Heart Valve Replacement Is ApprovedNew York Times
SmartPlanet.com (blog) -U.S. News & World Report
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Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:00:58 GMT
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Expert Provides Advice on Making Football a Relationship Turn-on

Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil a NY City based relationship expert counsels couples on keeping the love alive in their relationships. It is easy to fall in love but couples need to learn the tools and techniques in how to keep the love alive. Many times a partners hobbies or interests can tear them apart when really there are ways to turn that into a bonding experience. Don’t let your relationship fall into the catagory of "irreconcilable differences."

(PRWeb November 04, 2011)

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HPV May Cause Heart Disease; Study Backs Dr. Hanan Polansky’s Microcompetition Theory - YAHOO!
The article goes on to report that, “Women infected with the human papillomavirus, or HPV, are two to three times as likely as uninfected women to have had a heart attack or stroke, according to a report published on Monday in The Journal of the American …
2011-11-05T08:14:54Z
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Rx for heart patients: healthier living, medication - USA Today

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Rx for heart patients: healthier living, medication
USA Today
A healthy lifestyle and appropriate medications can help people with heart disease live longer and avoid a heart attack or stroke, according to new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the
AHA and ACC Update Secondary Prevention GuidelinesForbes
AHA/ACCF Guidelines for Heart Disease UpdatedMD News (press release)
Health habits key to recovery from heart diseaseNurse.com
MarketWatch (press release)
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Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:07:51 GMT
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Movember: ‘Men’s health issues don’t get the limelight women’s do’
*Photo by Andrew Dobson Anyone interested in donating to Team Mo-sketeers or any other local “mo-bros” may do so via www.cancer.bm . Click on the Movember page and view “sponsor someone”. For information on cancer support call 232-2247. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4: Three of the Warwick Academy “Mo-Bros” talk to the Bermuda Sun about why they decided to join … (more)
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:09:58 GMT
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TheRoseDress Welcomes Prom 2012 with More to Offer from Old and New Designers

Prom rules the season once again. The craze of prom 2011 doubles as prom 2012 at TheRoseDress.com features bigger array of stunning collection for prom shorts and gowns from old and new designers yet in stilling same advantages as offered during prom 2011 such as affordable prices, no doubts customer service who will attend to pre-order, current order or post-order questions; and fast delivery of shipment.

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Reds, Heart share spoils
Adelaide United and Melbourne Heart drew 1-1 in their A-League clash at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday night.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:32:44 -0700
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U.S. Representatives Capps and Roe Honored by Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition at Take a Stand Against Sudden Cardiac Arrest Event on Capitol Hill

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition, http://www.stopcardiacarrest.org (http://www.stopcardiacarrest.org), is comprised of 50 nonprofit organizations, which united to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the critical need for immediate bystander action to help save more lives. They recognized two legislators who have been active in advancing the Coalition’s cause.

(PRWeb November 03, 2011)

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‘Achy Breaky Heart’ Misses a Beat for CPR - MedPage Today

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'Achy Breaky Heart' Misses a Beat for CPR
MedPage Today
Note that the study found that the proportion of subjects providing compressions within the rate range of 100 to 120 was significantly higher while they listened to "Disco Science" compared with "Achy Breaky Heart" or no music.
Beat route: 'Achy Breaky Heart' is loser in cardiac massageBoston.com
Music doesn't help people perform CPR correctly, study findsLos Angeles Times
Stayin' alive - does music have a role in CPR?BBC News
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Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:15:04 GMT
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FDA approves innovative, non-invasive heart valve
Federal health officials have approved a first-of-a-kind artificial heart valve that can be implanted without major surgery, offering a new treatment option for patients who are too old or frail for the chest-cracking procedure currently used.
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:29:49 -0700
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Kim Kardashian on her divorce: I followed my heart - KFDA
In Kim Kardashian’s first television appearance since she filed for divorce from Kris Humphries, the reality star told an Australian morning show that she made her decision based on gut instincts. “You just have to listen to your intuition, and …
2011-11-03T18:54:22Z
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Turning 50 is More Than an Age . . . It’s a Movement
Some of the synonyms include motion, shift, stir, migrate, relocate, cause, crusade, drive, and push.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:22:38 GMT
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Heart scare for Redknapp as Spurs boss undergoes surgery - Daily Mail
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has undergone heart surgery. The 64-year-old went to hospital on Tuesday night to undergo tests before having an operation on a minor blockage in one of his arteries. A Spurs statement on Wednesday afternoon read: ‘The club …
2011-11-02T21:18:43Z
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Irish Heart Introduces New Celtic Wedding Rings, The Special Presentation of the Trinity Knot Collection

Irish Heart, the Dublin based supplier of authentic Celtic jewelry, announces The Trinity Knot Collection. The star feature of their new line of Celtic wedding rings embodies the Trinity Knot, a symbol recognizable to Celtic Christians worldwide.

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Occupy Melbourne group in Treasury Gardens
The small gathering was peaceful this morning, with people laying in the sun behind slogans including “You are the 99 per cent”. The scene is in stark contrast to protests in the city’s central business district about a fortnight ago when almost 100 demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police.
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:36:27 GMT
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Air Force hosts Sacred Heart, Nov. 4-5 - U.S. Air Force Academy Athletics

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Air Force hosts Sacred Heart, Nov. 4-5
U.S. Air Force Academy Athletics
This Week Air Force (3-2-2, 2-0-1 AHA) hosts Sacred Heart (0-6, 0-2 AHA), Friday-Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at Cadet Ice Arena. The Falcons and Pioneers play at 7:05 pm on Friday and at 7:35 on Saturday. Time Change The game against Sacred Heart on Saturday,

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Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:13:33 GMT
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Veteran’s Purple Heart, Memorabilia Stolen from Grandson’s Office - NBC New York

Veteran's Purple Heart, Memorabilia Stolen from Grandson's Office
NBC New York
James McGuigan says he received his grandfather's World War II memorabilia, including a purple heart and dog tags, after his grandfather passed away in 2002. He kept them in his office at a machine shop in Bohemia, until he found them missing last
Cops: WWII vet's Purple Heart, items stolenNewsday (subscription)

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Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:28:56 GMT
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A sister’s ‘heart-wrenching’ eulogy for Steve Jobs - YAHOO!
The late Apple icon’s final words? “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.” Earlier this month, close family, friends, and members of the Silicon Valley elite honored the late Steve Jobs at a private service held at Stanford University. Jobs’ sister, the novelist Mona …
2011-10-31T17:17:42Z
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Florence + The Machine earns praise for “Ceremonials”
Florence Welch may be indulging in her own ceremonial celebration on Tuesday after critics praised her widely-anticipated new album, “Ceremonials.” After scoring a huge hit with debut album “Lungs” in 2009, the 25-year-old Welch, lead singer of the British band Florence + The Machine, brought out “Ceremonials,” a 12-track record exploring themes of … (more)
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:13:25 GMT
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TrekDesk Announces That Employers Charging Obese Employees More For Health Care Are Missing Important Metric: Steps per Day

Corporations are shifting the spiraling costs of health care onto their employees by increasing costs based on a variety of health metrics. TrekDesk Treadmill Desks announced today that one very important metric is being left out of the equation: steps per day.

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