Snapping Turtles

SUPPLEMENTS. GARLIC: MYTH, MAGIC, OR FACT? by Vera Tweed

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   The article discusses the health benefits of garlic. According to the author, individuals have used garlic as a healing herb for thousands of years, believing it possesses magical powers. An overview of the proven health benefits of various garlic products is presented including aged garlic extract (AGE) supplements in the reduction of arterial plaque build-up and raw garlic consumption in the reduction of microbial overgrowth in the human digestive system.

Erik Jarvey

Heart Disease: Heredity vs. Diet

Heart Disease Risk May Be All In the Family

http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?hid=106&sid=416907fc-0db5-46db-b967-d076b3ad7d1b%40sessionmgr104&vid=2

Summary/Reconstruction Women and men also share many risk factors for heart disease, and one of the most important is family history.

Caitlin Pallai

Heart Disease - It's all relative

http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?hid=14&sid=9835f334-0740-4dcc-9aa0-8205f0df172b%40sessionmgr12&vid=6

Summary/Reconstruction A new report from the second- generation Framingham Offspring Study indicates that having a sibling with cardiovascular disease increases your chances of having it, too. The increase is on a par with having a parent with cardiovascular disease.

Caitlin Pallai

Cardiovascular disease prevention and lifestyle interventions: effectiveness and efficacy

http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?hid=108&sid=49831fcf-77cc-4084-ab48-5d681e2ab555%40sessionmgr14&vid=14

Summary/Reconstruction While heredity can be a major factor for some people, their personal health habits and environmental/cultural exposure are more important factors.

Caitlin Pallai

Heart Disease: Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.world-heart-federation.org/cardiovascular-health/heart-disease/frequently-asked-questions/

Summary/Reconstruction Heart disease can run in some families. But even if you inherit the risks factors that predispose you to heart disease, such as high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or being overweight, there are measures you can take that will help you avoid developing cardiovascular disease. (such as diet)

Caitlin Pallai

Heredity as a Risk Factor: Can heart and blood vessel disease be inherited?

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4610

Summary/ReconstructionA family history of diabetes, gout, high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also increases the risk of heart disease. A person with a congenital heart defect is slightly more likely than the general public to have a baby with a congenital heart defect.

"Caitlin Pallai"