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The new third edition of this fully revised and updated practical manual, shows you how you can dramatically reduce your risk of a heart attack, without complicated dietary regimes or expensive health clubs. It covers lifestyle, food and nutrition, exercise, stress, smoking, coping with life events - a whole range of factors which go to make up our chances of either keeping alert and active till ninety, or succumbing to heart problems (or other diseases, such as cancer).New in this edition: · Latest evidence on cholesterol reduction and statin drugs (including findings from the Heart Protection Study 2002)· New evidence on the benefits of fish oil· Completely rewritten section on HRT – Dr Cutting weighs up the benefits and risks in light of the latest research· New section on South Asian diets – how some simple changes to traditional methods of cooking can make all the difference ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to heart attack (also coronary occlusion; coronary thrombosis; myocardial infarction), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on heart attack. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Written by a cardiovascular expert, the third edition of this valuable guide covers the prevention of coronary artery disease, explains angina and myocardial infarction, and discusses the latest hospital therapies and treatments. Original. ... Read more

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At last, you can learn the answers to all of your nagging scientific questions, such as . . .

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Munching Maggots, Noah's Flood & TV Heart Attacks also explains absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about the intricate pharmacology of caffeine, the surprising properties of broccoli,the mysteries of flattened fauna, why cold showers can be good for you (yes, there are other reasons),what a toilet plunger has to do with performing CPR, the magic of melatonin, and much more. Get smarter! Impress your friends! Impress yourself with this fascinating volume of fantasticallyinformative facts. ... Read more

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There are so many interesting bits of information in this book that i just couldn't put it down. For a science book, it sure is approachable. A couple of days after reading this book, I was regurgitating factoids all over theplace and impressing my family and friends big time. ... Read more

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Most people agree that one's state of mind and one's physical health are inextricably linked. However, having that knowledge is meaningless without a program that will help achieve harmony between mind and body. After years of experience with his patients, Dr. Shipon has created a remarkable program that combines the best of western and eastern medicine to help anyone get the most out of life. Above the line provides a step-by-step program that combines cognitive restructuring, consistent exercise, and a nutritional diet, which, when combined, will make living life more manageable and enjoyable.Dr. Shipon's program will help people create a world where they can find the freedom and happiness that comes with living life optimally. ... Read more

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In an easy-to-read format filled with charts and nutrition information, this book doesn't promote a fad diet but provides solid, useful information that anyone can use. ... Read more

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Examines the common problems and long-term effects of a heart attack on patients' health care, family, psychological status, employment, finances, and other aspects of their lives. ... Read more