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Preventive Care

RAPIDO – a New Spanish Acronym to Raise Stroke Awareness

21/04/2021 06:00am | 2748 views

By American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter

Researchers have developed a new Spanish acronym aimed to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in the Hispanic community. Known as RAPIDO, it seeks to replicate the popular FAST mnemonic that exists in English.

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Preventive Care

Faith Leaders Get COVID-19 Shot to Curb Vaccine Reluctance

18/04/2021 06:00am | 2582 views

By MANUEL BALCE CENETA Associated Press

More than two dozen faith leaders in the U.S. capital region have gotten vaccinated against the coronavirus in an event aimed at encouraging others to get the shot

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Nutrition

What's the Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss?

10/04/2021 06:00am | 2965 views

Weight loss refers to a decrease in your overall body weight from muscle, water, and fat losses.

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Preventive Care

Doctors: Heart Patients Shouldn'T Avoid Hospitals, Appointments Amid Covid-19

03/04/2021 06:00am | 1035 views

Rebecca Brooks was torn about going to see her cardiologist during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fitness

How often to work out for health, strength, and weight loss

23/03/2021 06:00am | 2931 views

How often a person needs to work out to see results will depend on their fitness goals. Losing weight, building muscle, and increasing endurance and stamina each require a different approach to training.

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