A local El Dorado, Arkansas NBC news station ( www.myarklamiss.com) reported on February 11, 2019, that too many heart attack victims drive themselves to the emergency room instead of calling 911. These patients are often experiencing symptoms that are sometimes not readily associated with heart attacks, such as dizziness, jaw pain, sweating and nausea, but …
Every five years, the U.S. Departments of Health and human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) revises the dietary guidelines based on research and scientific data. The latest 2015-2020 Guidelines for Americans recommends less than 2,300 mg of sodium daily as part of a healthy diet. Consuming too much sodium increases the risk for serious medical …
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Heart disease can afflict us at any age, however, as we age, our risk factors do increase. After all, our heart is this amazing organ that is the powerhouse that keeps on working continuously, even when we are asleep. Thus, it is critical to take care of our hearts as any decline in our heart-health …