Living with Congestive Heart Failure
Being diagnosed with "heart
failure" sounds alarming, but
it doesn't mean that the heart
has stopped working. Congestive heart
failure happens when your heart is not
pumping as well as it should to deliver
oxygen-rich blood to your body. |
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A Closer Look at You
Women and Heart Attack
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer
of women, striking down one
in every three women, compared
to one in 30 who die of breast
cancer. One form of heart disease, a
heart attack, can strike suddenly and
with no advance warning. |
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Avoid Portion Distortion
Controlling your weight calls for
choosing a healthy variety of
foods and watching how much
and how often you eat. But how? To
start, it's helpful to know the difference
between a portion and a
serving size. |
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Ask the Doctor
A Closer Look at Electrocardiograms
When a heart problem
occurs, the heart's normal
electrical activity is altered.
An electrocardiogram, also called an
EKG or ECG, detects and records the
heart's electrical activity, allowing physicians
to diagnose and treat problems. |
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Managing the Risk
The Link between Diabetes, Heart Disease
and Stroke
After being diagnosed with
diabetes, many people work
on improving their health to
decrease the likelihood of complications. |
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Five Heart-Healthy Steps to Take Each Day
When people greet each other,
they don't usually say, "How's
your heart doing today?"
But considering that heart disease has
exploded in America as the No. 1 killer
of men and women, your heart health
is a topic worth talking about. |
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Well Woman Day
Women possess a unique set of risks associated with their health. Join us for free health screenings and
informational sessions to assess level of risk and detect problems before they become life-threatening.
Insist all the women in your life attend. After all, they've given so much to you – isn't it time to give
a little back? |
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Come out and meet us at our Job Fairs!
The Methodist Hospital System has
been chosen by Fortune magazine
as one of "America's 100 Best Places
to Work For" for the past three years.
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is
expanding to meet the health care
needs of our community. |
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