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Can Dark Chocolate Lower Your Cholesterol?
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, contains flavenoids and antioxidants - ingredients that have been shown to lower cholesterol.
Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry for the Diagnosis of Presyncope/syncope
The authors studied the clinical utility of continuous mobile cardiac outpatient telemetery for diagnosing presyncope/syncope and its ability to aid in medication titration on an outpatient basis.
Migraine and Stroke - The Unexpected Association Between Migraine and Stroke
Migraine and stroke are sometimes associated with each other. Learn about their unexpected connection here.
Sleep Problems and Stroke
Sleep problems can lead to stroke, and stroke can lead to sleep problems. Here you will find important information about sleep problems in stroke.
Traffic Noise Raises Stroke Risk
The noises generated by road traffic may increase the risk of stroke, especially in older people, new research indicates.
Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson's Disease
How can deep brain stimulation be beneficial for managing Parkinson's disease? Learn more about the surgery and what it can do for patients.
Cures for Shedding Large Clots During a Period
Many women experience heavy bleeding during their menstrual periods. The uterus produces an anti-clotting agent to counteract the natural tendency of blood to form clots so that it can flow freely from the uterus and exit the vagina. If you have heavy bleeding, the anti-clotting agent may get used u
Workaholics May Face Higher Stroke Risk: Study
Lack of exercise, stress and higher drinking rates could be to blame, researchers say
The Effects of Low HDL
High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is a type of protein used by your body to transport cholesterol in your bloodstream to your liver, where it is filtered and eventually excreted. Without sufficient levels of HDL, cholesterol can build up in your arteries, which may lead to health issues...
Diets to Reduce Your Tummy
Losing tummy weight can be achieved by lowering the amount of calories you consume and increasing physical activity. Reduce your portion sizes and choose foods that contain fewer calories. A Harvard Medical School study notes a diet emphasizing lean protein and complex carbohydrates like vegetables,
How to Use Flaxseed
This article provides tips on using flaxseed from registered dietitian Dee Ann Harwell.
Definition of Hemorrhoids
If you experience pain, itching, swelling or irritation in your anus area, or fecal leakage, you may have developed hemorrhoids. Physicians can confirm hemorrhoids via a rectal exam, or by using an anoscope, proctoscope or sigmoidoscope.
Defibrillator Types
When the heart stops beating properly, a defibrillator can shock it into rhythm.heart beat medical image by Nicemonkey from Fotolia.comDefibrillators are used when a person is in cardiac arrest. The machine sends an electrical impulse to the heart to jump-start it into beating again....
Cholesterol-lowering Exercises
For those who have high cholesterol, doing everything you can to lower it is a priority to prevent heart disease and the risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends a diet that lowers fat consumption and an increase in physical activity. The type of activity you choose
Iron May Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease risk increases with the amount of iron in your diet.
Dysphagia : Swallowing Problems After a Stroke
Dysphagia, or swallowing dysfunction, is a common occurrence after stroke. It can be extremely debilitating. Learn about the normal swallowing reflex, the causes of swallowing dysfunction, and the dysphagia therapies available.
Preventing Strokes: Stents vs. Surgery
A less invasive alternative to surgery for clearing neck arteries of plaque proved as effective as surgical treatment for preventing strokes in high-risk patients in a three-year follow-up study.
How to Calibrate a Audiometer
Audiometers work by playing tones at specific frequencies that represent different parts of the human auditory spectrum. While the complete audio spectrum ranges from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz, human voices and the notes produced by musical instruments range in frequency from around 30 hertz to aroun