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Simple Steps Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease!

January 30th, 2013 - 9:54 am

NOTE: Join #heartchat Wed. Feb. 13 @ 12:30 p.m. ET. Moderated by TIME magazine health reporter Alice Park w/ experts from MayoClinic, AHA and WomenHeart.  Click here for news release Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women, and since … Continue reading →

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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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