Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients

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• Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
• Could Unroasted Coffee Beans Help You Shed Pounds?
• Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes
• Tip: Get Ready for Your Marathon
• Health Tip: Why Am I Constipated?

Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients Posted: 31 Mar 2012 03:07 PM PDT Study suggests reasons may include frailty, other health conditions TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — Patients who are small or underweight are at greater risk for complications during the placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, a new study indicates. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are devices that shock the heart into beating again if it stops or begins... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Could Unroasted Coffee Beans Help You Shed Pounds? Posted: 31 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PDT Tiny preliminary study saw weight loss, but expert urges caution By Alan Mozes TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — When taken as a supplement, unroasted — or green — coffee-bean extract can help people shed pounds, according to a small preliminary study. The research, which is being presented this week at the national meeting of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes Posted: 31 Mar 2012 02:53 PM PDT Race-specific screening criteria needed, researchers say TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — The screenings European athletes must undergo to detect possible heart conditions before they are allowed to participate in sports should include race-specific criteria, a new study suggests. The current screening guidelines — which are used throughout Europe to help doctors interpret the results... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Tip: Get Ready for Your Marathon Posted: 31 Mar 2012 02:42 PM PDT Suggestions before and during race day (HealthDay News) — Marathons require months of training and preparation, but it’s also important to take care of yourself during and just before the big race. The Cleveland Clinic offers these reminders: Make sure you eat properly and drink plenty of water. Lubricate the skin on any places where... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Why Am I Constipated? Posted: 31 Mar 2012 02:39 PM PDT Here are common reasons: (HealthDay News) — Constipation can mean passing fewer-than-normal stools during a week, or passing stools that are dry and hard, or difficult to pass. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers these possible causes of constipation: Changes in your exercise routine, dietary habits or travel schedule. Not going to the bathroom... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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