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Songs

What a Wonderful World

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 24, 2010

When I was at the Mayo Clinic last year, the day before I was to undergo major surgery, I found myself in atrium of the beautiful Gonda building. Playing the grand piano was a white-haired woman,who was at least in her seventies. Next to her sat a clearly disabled, elderly man who sang, in a [...]

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Top Ten Happy Songs for Your Heart

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 23, 2010

All the research–not to mention common sense–suggests that expressing positive emotions is good for your heart. So here is a top ten list of happy songs for your heart: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Whistle While you Work Frank Sinatra On the Sunny Side of the Street Walt Disney Productions Hakuna Matata Barbra Streisand [...]

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Top Ten(ish) Crying Songs

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 21, 2010

Face it, the Holidays can be depressing. You’re missing your family…you don’t have a family…you have a family… you’re mad at you family…your family is mad at you.. you’re out of money … you’re out of time… it’s winter and you live in Fairbanks…. It’s time to cry. The way out is through — get [...]

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Top Ten Heart Songs

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 19, 2010

Apparently, research suggests that music is good for the heart! (Obviously, no surprise here, but an increased brachial artery flow of 26% does sound good.)(Article is at end of this post,) So, in addition to singing along with your favorite Christmas tunes, here are ten heart healthy heart songs: Neil Young Heart of Gold Janis [...]

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