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Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Saturday, May 6, 2017, In : Health & Medical

What is Cholesterol?

If you are not a doctor or someone that works in the medical field you may not care about cholesterol until your doctor tells you that your cholesterol is high and that you need to do something to keep it low. But why are doctors so concerned about high cholesterol? Well am glad you asked and you will certainly find out after reading this blog. In a nutshell Cholesterol is a waxy kind of substance in the human body that the body uses to build new cells, insulate the nerv...

Important health symptoms you must take care of immediately

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Sunday, November 1, 2015, In : Health & Medical

The information below is an important community service to promote preventive healthcare and avoid a major illness. There are signs and symptoms that warns you that something is not right or that you may soon have a major illness. Please read and share with your family and friends. The original article was written by Kara Mayer Robinson and reviewed by
David T. Derrer, MD. Do not try to self-diagnose or treat yourself, even physicians do not treat themselves if there is a catastrophic illness...
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Daily Aspirin Therapy - The Benefits & Risks

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Thursday, October 1, 2015, In : Health & Medical

Do you take aspirin daily? Here's an important health information that may benefit you. It was originally made available by the Mayo Clinic Health foundation:

Is an aspirin a day the right thing for you? It's not as easy a decision as it sounds. Know the benefits and risks before considering daily aspirin therapy.

Daily aspirin therapy may lower your risk of heart attack, but daily aspirin therapy isn't for everyone. Is it right for you?

You should a daily aspirin only if your doctor advises you...

Tips to Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

Posted by Dr G [GNN] on Friday, May 8, 2015, In : Health & Medical

It is a well know fact that prevention is the best medicine. Below are ways for you to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It was reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC and appeared on a medical journal.