heart attack
Elk & Elk Goes Red for the American Heart Association
Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on February 19, 2015
A brave group of Elk & Elk employees faced the frigid temperatures last Friday for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Go Red for Women Health Expo and Luncheon. Attendees participated in free health screenings, enjoyed hands-on interactive displays, and heard “stories of the heart” from local survivors. The annual social and educational event is...
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Lent: Time for the Friday Fish… Bake?
Posted in Health & Wellness on March 3, 2014
As you peruse the local listings for a fish fry near you this Lenten season, take a closer look at the menu. While fried fish is tasty, you might want to opt for a baked entrée. According to a study published in an American Heart Association journal, the risk of developing heart failure was...
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Heart attacks and strokes linked to PTSD
Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 26, 2013
New research reveals that patients who suffer from a traumatic medical event may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Typically associated with events such as battlefield combat or sexual assaults, PTSD can have debilitating effects. Studies conducted by Dr. Donald Edmondson and his colleagues found that nearly 25 percent of stroke patients and 12 percent...
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Do you know the signs of a heart attack?
Posted in Health & Wellness on February 7, 2013
February is a month where we celebrate love by giving our heart to someone on Valentine’s Day. But it also is a month where we raise awareness of how to keep that heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s one reason why every year, February is...
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