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My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life:
A lesson in existentialism and mortality
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Tag Archives: Heart Disease
Cancer Rates Today and Predictions For The Future
Research shows cancer could replace heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States by 2020
Cancer is replacing heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. This fact may sound alarming — but what does it really mean? Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine looked at millions of American … Continue reading
Eating Variety of Nuts Linked to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts appear to be a heart's best friend
Fans of peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts have something to be excited about. People who eat nuts regularly have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular or coronary heart disease than those who don’t, according to a study published recently in … Continue reading
Scientists Find a Link Between Walking Speed and Heart Disease
Your walking speed could predict whether you're at risk for cardiovascular disease
Are you a speed walker, or do you prefer to move at a more leisurely pace? Your answer could predict whether you’re at risk for developing heart disease later in life. A new study has found a link between average … Continue reading
How Can Palliative Care Improve Quality of Life?
An interview with palliative care physician Dr. Steven Pantilat, Part Two
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Steven Pantilat, a San Francisco-based healthcare professional with an expertise in palliative care. Dr. Pantilat teaches at UCSF, and consults with hospitals and other healthcare facilities on the best methods for improving communication about palliative … Continue reading