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Did you know that your heart beats 36 million times every year? If you live to be 70, that means your heart will have done over 2.5 billion heartbeats and you haven't had to consciously make it do any of them. If you want to find out more about your heart, CardiacMatters is a unique and valuable reference resource that gives a powerful and thorough insight into this vital organ.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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How Anorexia Affects the Heart: People affected by anorexia have a psychiatric disorder that distorts their view of food and eating. Anorexia starts with the need to control body… [164 views in Apr]
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Hole in the Heart: What Happens Next?: It is actually not that uncommon for adults to be diagnosed with a hole in the heart. The condition is a type of congenital heart disease –… [98 views in Apr]
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Why Does My Heart Beat Faster After Sweet Food?: First of all, it is a good idea to go and see your own GP about this and perhaps have some tests. It could be nothing, but it is… [90 views in Apr]
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I Had a Heart Attack: A Case Study: Jane remembers feeling very hot, stressed and confined in her car on the M6 as she was on her way down to an important meeting in Birmingham. “I… [70 views in Apr]
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What is Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)?: For those who suffer from angina, the attacks can be frequent and very painful. Fortunately a group of drugs called trinitrates has been… [64 views in Apr]
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My Cholesterol Was Sky High: A Case Study: Dawn assumed that she was approaching her forties in excellent health. She had always eaten a fairly healthy diet, high in fruit and… [54 views in Apr]
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