Archive for February, 2009



Society for Women’s Health Research and MITA Promote Greater Awareness - PR Newswire

Published on February 26, 2009

Society for Women’s Health Research and MITA Promote Greater Awareness - PR NewswireWASHINGTON, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — February is American Heart Month and 44 million American women are living with or are at risk for heart disease. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090218/DC72747LOGO-a ) (Logo: http://www
Health group asks Ottawa to pump $700-million into […]


Study Suggests Weight Training Can Lower Cholesterol - All Headline News

Published on February 18, 2009

Study Suggests Weight Training Can Lower Cholesterol - All Headline NewsMiami, FL (AHN) - A new study out of West Virginia University suggests that weight lifting can lower cholesterol. The study found a 3-percent decrease in total cholesterol, a 5-percent decrease in the subjects’ non-high density lipoprotein
Patient needs cholesterol-lowering medication without statins […]


In February focus on foods that help your heart - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Published on February 11, 2009

In February focus on foods that help your heart - Atlanta Journal ConstitutionWith Valentine s Day sprouting up in the middle of this often bleak but thankfully short month, it s the perfect time to focus on the joys of the heart, including the foods to eat to nurture a healthy […]


West Virginia Health Officials Push Heart Health This Month - The State Journal

Published on February 9, 2009

West Virginia Health Officials Push Heart Health This Month - The State JournalBECKLEY — Health officials report small changes to your diet can help combat the number one and number three causes of death in women, heart disease and stroke. They say things like steaming and poaching can help make your numbers manageable. The […]


Cholesterol confusion - Kilgore News Herald

Published on February 7, 2009

Cholesterol confusion - Kilgore News HeraldDEAR DR. DONOHUE: My LDL cholesterol is 111 (2.9). My good cholesterol is very high, at 81 (2.1), and I am told this is excellent. My total cholesterol is 219 (5.7), 19 points over the 200 limit. The test says I have high cholesterol. What’s your
Cholesterol numbers […]