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The symptoms of a heart attack are:
Heavy feeling in the chest
Pain in jaw, arm, or upper back
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Heat or Sweating
Indigestion/heartburn
Unusual fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Anxiety
Watch the video to find out from Dr. Oz about all the symptoms of a heart attack and what yo.....
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The most common signs of a heart attack are:
chest pain or discomfort (can feel like pressure, fullness, or squeezing)
discomfort in upper body (could be an arm, back, neck, jaw, or stomach)
shortness of breath
cold sweat
nausea
sudden extreme fatigue (without lack of sleep)
That said, half.....
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Symptoms of a heart attack include jaw pain, neck pain, chest pain or pain in the stomach area. It may involve the arms and it may feel like a pain, discomfort or pressure. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Many patients will have sweating and genera.....
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Researchers are beginning to discover factors that link appetite, sleep and body weight. And as bizarre as it may sound, conditions that cause sleep eating may be the reason some people continue gain weight despite their best weight-loss efforts...
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Ultimately it comes down to not creating enough of a calorie deficit to induce weight loss. Some people aren't successful in their weight-loss efforts because they are not self-monitoring and tracking what they are doing. The average person underestimates his food intake by as much as 33% and ove.....
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Obesity is a very complicated medical problem. There are physical, medical, and psychological issues that contribute to this problem. That being said, may people continue to gain weight because of misinformation about the nutritional quality of the foods they eat, the balance of prote.....
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Offer your guests a variety of hot beverages such as hot herbal teas, flavored coffees, and lower-calorie condiments such as fat free half and half, fat free whipped cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and non-nutritive sweeteners. Serve a variety of fresh fruit such as grapes, oranges, apples.....
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Often times you can find modified recipes for your favorite sweet treats around the holidays. Browsing your favorite recipe website or food & cooking magazine, or even conducting a simple search for "healthy holiday desserts" on your preferred online search engine will bring up several i.....
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Some healthy alternatives to sweets during the holidays are:
Pistachios
Mixed nuts in the shell
Pickles and Olives
Cheese and Crackers
Pretzels
Home made Chex Mix
Tangerines
Pears
Apples
Veggie tray
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An arrhythmia is kind of like watching Elaine dance in front of her coworkers in that infamous Seinfeld episode. In both cases, a serious lack of rhythm is the problem.
Many health choices (too many hot dogs, or diet pills, or smoking), or conditions (high blood pressure, inflammation, type 2 dia.....
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An arrhythmia can occur if the electrical signals that control the heartbeat are delayed or blocked. This can happen if the special nerve cells that produce electrical signals don't work properly, or if electrical signals don't travel normally through the heart.
An arrhythmia also can occur if an.....
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During a regular heartbeat, electrical pulses cause the heart muscle to contract in a regular, rhythmic pattern, pumping blood throughout the body. These electrical pulses follow a specific pathway through the heart and are regulated by a natural pacemaker. Arrhythmia occurs if the heart's natura.....
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There is no magic pill for childhood obesity. Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults than children considered to be a healthy weight. Obese children are at a higher risk for many health risks associated with cardiovascular disease. Other consequences that may .....
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Being overweight or obese has many negative consequences on a child that go beyond just the physical complications. It impacts them socially and emotionally. It is critical you take action now and make changes; however, it is also important that the child is not singled out in the family. Parents.....
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If your child is overweight it is definitely something that you should be concerned about and take initiative to help them. I recommend that instead of just singling out your child, stay active yourself and eat healthier along with them. Encourage your child to find a sport that they enjoy to pla.....
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A dietician is a health professional with specialized training in nutrition. Your dietitian provides you with information about a balanced diet and foods that may help improve your energy and overall well-being...
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A dietitian is an individual who has completed a 4-year degree in nutrition or related field from a regionally accredited college or university that's approved by the Commission on Dietetic Education. He/she is also required to complete a supervised internship program. Many dietetics professional.....
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While many fast-food restaurants are slowly introducing healthier options to their menus, you can improve your chances of making a healthy choice if you follow these 10 tips.
• Plan your meals in advance. Oftentimes people duck into a fast-food restaurant because they just don't know what to.....
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It has become virtually impossible to go into a restaurant and not see at least a few healthy offerings. These fast-food restaurants offer several healthy options.
•McDonald's has added apple slices and apple juice or low-fat milk choices for its kids' meals. Some healthy salads are .....
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Subway has 7 sandwiches with fewer than 6 grams of fat. Because they offer these low fat options, when you have a choice stop at subway. Even one of their less-lean meat sandwiches, having them hold the mayo can reduce the calories and fat...
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Some risk factors for PVD can’t be changed, such as your family history or your age. But you can control or eliminate other risk factors. Taking action can help prevent vascular disease or keep it from getting worse.
If you smoke, quit. This is the single biggest difference you can m.....
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If you are at risk for peripheral vascular disorders (PVDs), there are several things you can do that may help prevent them. Ask healthcare providers for more information on living a "heart-healthy" lifestyle. This means:
Do not smoke. Stopping smoking may decrease signs and symptoms of.....
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No. It’s a choice. Some people feel secure enough about what the first doctor has told them that they feel they don’t need to get more input. In deciding whether to go for a second opinion, ask yourself the following kinds of questions:
How serious is my condition?
Shoul.....
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As you lose weight as part of weight management, be aware of situations that may give you the urge to overeat, such as eating while watching television. Find ways to avoid these situations. For example, read a book, go for a walk or do crafts instead of eating. Meet with a weight loss support gro.....
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