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Southcoast Health Wants To Change Cardiac Care Conversation
Southcoast Health Wants To Change Cardiac Care Conversation
Southcoast Health Wants To Change Cardiac Care Conversation
Cardiovascular providers at Southcoast Health want to change the conversation around cardiac care. They want to talk about wellness and prevention as much as treatment so they can help improve the region’s overall health. “Southeastern Massachusetts is one of the least healthy areas of the state for cardiac disease, which is the number one cause of death in the United States,” said Dr...
“Losers” Gain Weight Back
“Losers” Gain Weight Back
“Losers” Gain Weight Back
"The Biggest Loser" is a reality show on  NBC that challenges overweight contestants to lose pounds. The contestants compete for a cash prize. Mark Kruger, of Dartmouth, and Jay Kruger, of New Bedford, competed in Season 5, after they were spotted outside Fenway Park by a casting director...
Lose A Third Of Body Fat
Lose A Third Of Body Fat
Lose A Third Of Body Fat
I can't stand it! Did you know you can lose a third of body fat by simply standing? Researchers at the University of Texas have found that standing for up to 6 hours per day can cut fat levels by a third! This is an amazing find! Cutting down on sitting also slashes the risk of becoming over weight or obese by 32%...
Violent Crime Down In MA
A new report by state health officials is showing a drop in violent crime but continued problems with heroin deaths, rising childhood asthma and obesity. The Massachusetts Health Council report, citing FBI crime reports, said that the state's murder rate fell by 34% and all violent crime fell by 4...

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