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Web Resources: American Heart Association

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 14, 2012

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question

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Web Resources: Stephen Sinatra/HeartMD

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 14, 2012

www.heartmdinstitute.com/ With the understanding that knowledge empowers, our mission at Heart MD Institute is to educate patients and medical professionals alike about integrative medicine, with a special focus on metabolic cardiology and energy medicine. Additionally, Heart MD Institute aims to inspire a restructuring of the doctor/patient relationship where together, both actively participate in the patient’s [...]

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Heart Health: Moderate Coffee Use May Reduce Stroke Risk

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on May 13, 2012

Summary of article: “The first message is that coffee intake is not associated with a higher risk of stroke,” which he says is reassuring. “Second, the analysis showed that low to moderate intake—one to three cups of coffee per day—was associated with lower risk of stroke in the general population, across a wide range of [...]

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2012 Webby Award for Best Health Website: Medify.com

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on May 12, 2012

[Although I find the design of the site a bit complex and slow, it crunches and provides lots of data, and can connect you with other people with similar conditions.]. www.medify.com From their “About Us” Link: We’re a crack team of technologists, advocates, medical advisors, and problem solvers. We believe in the power of knowledge, [...]

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After a Heart Attack: Let There Be Light…

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on May 11, 2012

[The importance of Circadian rhythms are vastly underrated...] Intense Light Prevents, Treats Heart Attacks, Study Suggests ScienceDaily Apr. 25, 2012 — There are lots of ways physicians might treat a patient after a heart attack — certain resuscitation methods, aspirin, clot-busters and more. Now University of Colorado medical school researchers have found a new candidate: [...]

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