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Aspirin Should Not Be Taken as a Primary Prevention
Aspirin can cause internal bleeding, which is a serious health problem. Also, recent research has concluded that it does not help prevent cardiovascular disease or reduce the rate of death amongst heart patients. »
The Connection between Heart Disease and Gum Disease
It has been known for a while that there is a link between heart disease and gum disease. The Professor Peter Weissberg from British Heart Foundation has given the following statement: “It has long been known that people with abnormal heart valves can become seriously ill if they have poor dental hygiene. Several recent... »
Heart Patients Advised To Exercise More
A recent study funded by the U.S. government has reversed previous advice given to patients recovering from heart failure. Heart failure patients used to be advised not to exercise, as there was a risk that the weakened heart would fail again as it would not be able to cope with the increased stress levels... »