heart health

Daylight Saving Time: Dangerous For Your Heart?

This is the weekend when we switch back to Daylight Saving Time. But did you know that losing that hour of sleep can be dangerous to your health?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/08

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Beware: Snow Removal Poses Health Risks

‘The people typically at greatest risk are those over 45 or 50 years of age with known or suspected cardiovascular disease.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/27

Health Experts Say Hunters At Risk For Heart Attack

Firearms deer hunting season is here, and experts say you’d better be in good shape if you’re heading into the woods.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/15

Henry Ford Hospital Seeks Heart Patients For Study

Henry Ford Hospital is seeking patients who have been diagnosed with heart failure to participate in a clinical study to treat their condition through nerve stimulation.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/06

“Heart Of A Champion” Walk/Run Takes Place On Belle Isle

The event is named in honor of the late Ron Winans who died of heart complications in 2005.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/11

U-M Cardiovascular Center Performs 500th Heart Device Implant

Last month, retired high school teacher Darol Straub of Ann Arbor received a new heart device, the 500th device implanted by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/02

Heart-To-Heart: Stay Healthy, Fight Disease With Annual Checkup

Because February is Heart Health month, WWJ’s Kathryn Larson is fighting heart disease as she takes us along to the cardiologist’s office for her annual checkup.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/14

Consumer Reports: The Truth About Fish Oil

In lab tests of 15 top-selling brands of fish oil supplements, Consumer Reports found that five fell a bit short on quality.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/17

CDC: Uneven Declines In Coronary Heart Disease By State, Ethnicity

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control, the highest rates of self–reported coronary heart disease are among older adults aged 65 and over, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/05

U-M Study: Women Smokers Face Tougher Odds After Heart Attack

Fewer women than men smoke in the United States, but the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests smoking is more dangerous for women.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/04

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