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Foods That Damage Your Brain

Posted on February 16, 2012 by lcords

Few people understand the major role foods play in brain health and mental function. There are some foods that can actually damage the brain. Here are some foods to avoid completely!! Saturated Fats Saturated fats come mainly from fatty meats … […]

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Heart Health for You and Your Honey

Posted on February 14, 2012 by lcords

Happy Valentine’s Day!! Love yourself today and everyday, it is when we love ourselves and feel amazing that we are able to be better partners, parents and friends. Seeing as today is National Day of Hearts, I thought I should … […]

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Congenital Heart Defects

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lcords

One out of every 100 infants born in the United States has a congenital (present at birth) heart defect – a problem that occurred as the baby’s heart was Picture of a physician listening to a newborn developing during pregnancy, … […]

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Healthier Kids = Healthier Hearts

Posted on February 7, 2012 by lcords

Today, about one of three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health problems that previously weren’t seen until adulthood. These include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and … […]

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Transposition of the Great Arteries (Blue Baby Syndrome)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by lcords

Transposition of the great arteries is the second most common congenital heart defect that causes problems in early infancy. TGA occurs in 5 to 7 percent of all congenital heart defects.Transposition of the great arteries is a congenital (present at … […]

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