Daily Archives: March 25, 2009

Mayo Clinic Finds Retired National Football League Players at Increased Risk for Heart Problems

March 25th, 2009 - 1:59 pm

Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League (NFL) players, and particularly in linemen, according to Mayo Clinic research. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the growing body of research examining … Continue reading →

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Mayo Study Shows Simple Finger Device May Help Predict Future Heart Events, Such as Heart Attack

March 25th, 2009 - 1:59 pm

Results of a Mayo Clinic study show that a simple, noninvasive finger sensor test is “highly predictive” of a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, for people who are considered at low or moderate risk, according … Continue reading →

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