Archive for February, 2010

Do You Know the Signs of a Heart Attack?

Monday, February 22, 2010 11:02 No Comments

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Are you thinking about the classic Hollywood example?
Hollywood Loves Drama – Know the Signs of a Heart Attack
The classic example of a Hollywood heart attack is a person clutching their chest, gasping for a breath and falling to the ground.
After all, Hollywood is hot for drama, and when it comes [...]

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Mediterranean Diet Can Help Improve Sexual Health in Men

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:33 No Comments

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Mediterranean Diet is a healthful diet for men with and without metabolic syndrome, and with or without sexual dysfunction.
The Mediterranean diet has been in the headlines recently because a new study shows that the diet is beneficial to help avoid strokes.
Recognized for its ability to help improve heart health, the [...]

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Healthin30 Reader Chosen for CNN’s Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:10 No Comments

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
A quick update
After reading a tweet by Dr. Sanjay Gupta:
“Want to swim/bike/run the NYC tri with me? It’s a chance to lose forever. Need a serious 6 month commitment tho… http://bit.ly/90HBoK,”
I posted a blog about it, and it got a great deal of attention.
I was bombarded with emails from readers [...]

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