Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Science Behind a Broken Heart

HEART HEALTH NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of February 8, 2009

In This Issue:
> Mushrooms Cut Grapefruit/Drug Effect
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGE0E3
> Can You Name 3 Trans Fat Foods?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGF0E4
> Mother Has Heart Problems, Daughter Needs Answers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGG0E5

Today's Top Story: The Science Behind a Broken Heart
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGH0E6
"Broken heart syndrome" or stress-induced heart failure is a very real
medical condition caused by high levels of hormones the body produces,
which can be toxic to the heart.
Also See:
> Do Income + BMI = Everlasting Love?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGI0E7
> Wining and Dining Your Heart
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGJ0E8
> Perfect Portions to Put on Your Plate
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGK0EA

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Mushrooms Cut Grapefruit/Drug Effect
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGE0E3
If you've given up grapefruit because of the effects the fruit has on
your heart medication, there's now hope. See what certain mushrooms
can do to counteract grapefruit's bad habits.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Memory
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGL0EB
> Genes vs. Behavior: What Makes Us Age
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGM0EC

EDITOR'S PICKS

Can You Name 3 Trans Fat Foods?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGF0E4
You know trans fat is bad for you, but it turns out many don't know
which foods deliver the dangerous fat.
Also See:
> Cholesterol Facts Made Simple
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGN0ED
> High Cholesterol Can Put You at Risk for Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGO0EE

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Heart Disease Support Group:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGP0EF

Mother Has Heart Problems, Daughter Needs Answers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e5QY0NedAu0F50BdGG0E5
This member asks others for real answers relating to numerous heart
problems her mother is facing.

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