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Sleeping longer on the weekend may help lower heart disease risk
Read full article: Sleeping longer on the weekend may help lower heart disease riskStruggling to get enough sleep during the week? New research shows that making up for lost sleep on the weekends can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. According to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, those who get extra sleep on weekends are 19% less likely to develop heart disease.
World Heart Day: What is heart failure and how to prevent it
Read full article: World Heart Day: What is heart failure and how to prevent itCardiologist Dr. Rahman explains the signs and symptoms of heart failure, treatment options and how to prevent it. For more information, visit memorialhermann.org/heart
Calcium score may predict sudden death and heart disease
Read full article: Calcium score may predict sudden death and heart diseaseMemorial Hermann-Katy doctor Khilan Pindoria says he tries taking good care of his health because his father passed away suddenly when he was just a teenager. His father was only 52 years old.
Symptoms during pregnancy that may indicate you’re at risk for heart disease
Read full article: Symptoms during pregnancy that may indicate you’re at risk for heart diseaseHigh blood pressure and preeclampsia can be indicators that women are at risk for heart disease later in life, according to cardiologist Dr. Bobbi Bogaev Chapman.
SAVE THIS: Emergency information you need if you have a chronic condition, need medication
Read full article: SAVE THIS: Emergency information you need if you have a chronic condition, need medicationThey will be giving you important information specific to your condition and let you know where to go for treatment if your facility closes. DIALYSIS PATIENTS NEED TO SAVE THIS INFORMATIONPatients may have questions like: What to do if a dialysis facility closes? For help, the Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) is available by phone 24/7 to answer your questions regarding kidney conditions and emergency events. Under emergency conditions, you still may need to use the insulin that has been stored above 86°F. For more information see Information Regarding Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products in an Emergency (en Español).