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Why your heart needs work – not rest! – after a heart attack
New Canadian research: "Exercise is the cardiac wonder drug that hasn't been bottled yet, and it's also important to dispel the idea that what the heart needs is rest."
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“I started vomiting, and it turned out to be a heart attack”
Maxine was just 41 years old when she awoke in the middle of the night with nausea and cold sweats. She chalked up her symptoms to something she had eaten - until she remembered her aunt's corned beef...
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Is cold-water swimming safe for my heart?
Swimming is an excellent exercise for the heart, arteries, lungs, and muscles, says this Harvard expert - but the shock of cold water against the skin can trigger a "fight-or-flight" response that...
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Failure to refer: why are doctors ignoring cardiac rehab?
Only 20% of eligible heart patients are referred by their physicians for cardiac rehabilitation after a cardiac event - despite the proven life-saving benefits of rehab. I have yet to hear of any...
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