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When Cathy Aumack-Bandy was told she had severe heart failure, she felt she was being sent home to die. But then she found resources that helped her learn how to live.
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Judy Strnad was preparing to host friends at a Super Bowl party when she “decided to die on the couch.”
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“The nurse says it’s extremely important to stay hydrated.”
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As awareness of health issues caused by excess sodium grows, so does the number of companies that have stepped up efforts to lower sodium content in some of the nation’s favorite pre-packaged foods.
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Coming from a family of leaders in heart medicine, heart disease survivor Monk Yunrou set out on his own journey to promote cardiovascular health.
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Puerto Ricans smoke cigarettes at a higher rate than whites, blacks and other Hispanics in the United States. Cultural roots and financial stress may explain the disparity.
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Dan Merritt had a stroke while waiting for a doctor’s appointment on Halloween and then a second later that night. After a third cryptogenic stroke, finding answers became the trick.
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A majority of high school students in California will now be trained in lifesaving CPR.
Read more about CPR legislation
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