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How Does My Heart Work?
Did you know that your heart is made up almost entirely of muscle and it’s strong enough to lift approximately 3,000 pounds? Whoa! Talk about having heart; that’s one strong little organ! Every year...
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A Woman’s Heart
Quick— what’s the number one killer of women in the United States? Did you say breast cancer? Breast cancer is certainly a threat to women’s health, and not one to be taken lightly by any means, as we...
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The Happy, Healthy Heart
Think of just how often we mention our hearts. Hearts are synonymous with love, and Valentine’s Day immediately comes to mind. The perceived shape for the heart is the universal symbol for love. In...
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Chest Pain? Call 9-1-1!
February is American Heart Month It’s that time of year again…time to call attention to the fact that heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 600,000 people die...
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Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
What if we told you that the key to living longer and feeling younger had been found? Would you do anything about it? What if we told you that it could be as simple as exercising for just 30 minutes a...
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What is that pain in my chest?
Let’s start by making one thing very clear: If you, or someone you are with, experiences chest pain, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not hesitate. Chest pain is a very serious condition and can be life...
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I (Heart) Smoking?
By now most of us are familiar with the bad effects that smoking has on one’s health. One of the single, most important things you can do to improve your health (or avoid problems altogether) is to...
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5 Keys to a Healthy Heart
Do you know which organ is the body’s strongest? How about which muscle does the most work over the course of a lifetime? If you guessed the heart, you are correct. Tipping the scale at a mere 11...
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Symptoms of Heart Valve Problems?
Symptoms are tricky. If only it were as simple as, I have pain in [insert body part], so I am 100 percent certain I have [insert name of heart valve disease]. Well, it’s not that easy. You can have a...
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Getting More Exercise Out of Daily Activities
At Brigham City Community Hospital, we understand it can be hard to find time to exercise. But our exercise champions say it’s easier than you think – if you apply activity into your normal schedule....
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