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Heart Disease and Heart Attacks – What Women Need to Know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Are women at risk? Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just…
Heart Attack – Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is…
Heart Attack – Tips for Recovering and Staying Well
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of yourself….
Heart Attack – Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. If you have had a heart attack, your healthcare provider has probably prescribed medicines that…
Heart Attack – Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How soon can I return to my regular activities? The amount of activity you can do after a heart attack will depend on the condition of your heart. Most people can return…
Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart…
Hearing Problems in Children
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are hearing problems in children? There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. This loss may be only temporary, but it…
Hearing – Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent hearing loss that is caused by being around loud noises over a long period of time. It also can occur after you…
Health Guides – Health is a State of Mind and Body
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Benefits of Investing in You Take charge of your life and feel good about the choices you make. Gain energy and feel more fit. Experience improved physical health. Gain a positive outlook…
Headaches
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are headaches? A headache is a pain that occurs in your head, upper neck or even your face. There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are…