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PAD Awareness

PAD AwarenessThere's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Keywords: peripheral artery disease, PAD, peripheral vascular disease, diagnosis, treatment, risk factor, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, heart attack, CVA, MI, myocardial infarction, leg pain, claudication, ABI, ankle brachial index, age

What is PAD?

What is PAD?Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a blockage of arteries in the extremities, which can cause cramping in the legs, hips and thighs. Tune in to learn more about PAD.

Keywords: PAD, peripheral arterial disease, pulse, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, claudication, blood flow, cramping sensation,

Nutrition Supplements

Nutrition SupplementsNearly 60 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and it's the leading cause of death in both men and women. But there's been a lot of talk lately about how nutritional supplements might help. Which supplements are effective? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the pros and cons of various supplements that are currently available on the market.

Keywords: Nutritional supplements, heart disease, vitamins, minerals, fish oil, omega-3, arrhythmias, heart attack, triglycerides, cholesterol, arteries, Coumadin, aspirin, flaxseed oil, hemp, Resveratrol, picnogenol, varicose veins, grape juice, red wine, L-carnitine, cardiology, congestive heart failure, coenzyme-Q, green tea, polyphenols, B-vitamins, folic acid, homocysteine levels, viscum alba, dysrhythmia, integrated medicine, drug interactions, tree ear, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz

Stress Reduction

Stress ReductionStress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.

Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers


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