Prevent heart attack


(ARA) – It’s well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that smoking may also raise your risk for type 2 diabetes? Or that it’s a major factor in nearly half of heart attacks? It’s never easy to stop smoking, but millions of people have quit – and you can, too.

Heart Day on the Square (VIDEO) (The Frisco Enterprise)
A benefit festival at Frisco Square was held this weekend to help raise money to help children with heart problems.

Hecker to lead 6-part lecture series (The Montana Standard)
Dr. Sharon Hecker, staff cardiologist at St. James Healthcare, has begun a six-part lecture series on congestive heart failure or CHF aimed at educating area medical professionals about one of the most prevalent health problems in the country.

Depression a problem for heart patients (Missoulian)
DALLAS – Heart patients should be regularly screened for signs of depression, the American Heart Association recommended last week.

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