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tools If you're an AOL member, click here to search. Did You Know?Margarine usually tops butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains no cholesterol. Margarine is also higher in "good" fats.  |
Features Heart Rhythm Problems Most people
have experienced occasional, usually harmless heart rhythm problems, or
arrhythmias. When should you be concerned? Heart-Healthy Eating Making a few
changes in your diet could improve your heart health today and in the
future. Here are five heart-smart strategies to get you started. 5 Strategies to Prevent Heart
Disease Heart disease may be the leading cause of
death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as fate. Learn how to
control your lifestyle choices. In the News Modifying Stroke Risk
Factors Researchers have identified key determinants
for stroke. The good news is that some risk factors can be changed by
patients themselves. Blood Pressure Drugs & Pneumonia
Treatment with an ACE inhibitor, a type of blood
pressure drug, appears to reduce the risk of pneumonia in patients who've
suffered a stroke. Once-Daily Tobramycin
Effective For cystic fibrosis patients, once-daily
treatment with tobramycin appears to be as effective and perhaps less
toxic than treatment three times a day. Wishing you good health, The Mylifepath.com Team The information in this newsletter is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. Blue Shield is not responsible for and does not endorse any information, resources or services in this newsletter. If you have questions about whether a particular service is covered under your Blue Shield health plan, please refer to your Evidence of Coverage/Certificate of Insurance or call the member services number on your Blue Shield ID card.  |
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