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Calcium Cons: Scary Side Effects of Taking Supplements
Maureen McFadden WNDU South Bend, Indiana
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Healthy Living: Calcium Side Effects
They make your bones strong, but they might be putting your heart in danger.
Millions of women take calcium supplements to fight Osteoporosis, now doctors have a warning about the pills you need to hear.
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Calcium Cons: Scary Side Effect of Oral Supplements
They make your bones strong, but calcium supplements might be putting your heart in danger. Dr. Alan Ackermann medical director of Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness says women need to know the risk factors for heart disease and osteoporosis before taking calcium supplements..find out why.
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Heart Attacks Can Happen At An Early Age
Did you know that heart attack risk goes up in men over age 45 and women over age 55?
Read Dr. Alan Ackermann's interview on CNN Health to learn more about the causes of heart attacks and how to be healthier to prevent them.
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The Aspirin Argument: What Women Need to Know Now!
Read Dr. Alan Ackermann's interview in Medical Breakthroughs and discover the latest
research on aspirin therapy to prevent heart and stroke in women. Is it a good idea?
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Do You Know Your Heart Calcium Score? A Simple Test Can Save Your Life!
When it comes to heart disease many people are aware it's crucial to know their
cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. But there's another number that is a bigger
risk factor for heart attacks. It's Your Heart Calcium Score
In an interview for the Hospital Corporation of America, Board Certified Cardiologist
and founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness explains why it's
so crucial to get this non-invasive, inexpensive lifesaving test.
Unfortunately few people know about it!
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The Pro's and Con's for Women Taking Aspirin Daily to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness talks about the latest research concerning the ongoing aspirin argument and what women need to know now
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See Dr. Alan Ackermann’s interview on WPLG-TV: Taking Blood Pressure Medication At Night Saves Lives!
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute of Cardiovascular Wellness is interviewed by Kristi Kreuger of ABC/WPLG Miami about why taking blood pressure medication at night instead of in the morning cuts the risk of death by one-third.
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Is It Really Possible To Die From A Broken Heart?
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute of Cardiovascular Wellness tells WFOR-TV Health Reporter Cynthia Demos that Broken Heart Syndrome is real and can lead to death.
The story was picked up by the media nationwide.
Dr. Ackermann shows us how strong love connections can sometimes lead to a heart attack after the death of a loved one. He says that’s why it’s important to keep an eye on loved ones after the sudden death of a spouse, child or significant other.
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Lipitor Goes Generic. See what it means to patients on WSVN 7 NEWS/Miami
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness explains it.
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Killer Food and Drug Combinations
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute of Cardiovascular Wellness shows us how mixing certain drugs and food can be deadly.
For instance, did you know that mixing cheese or processed meats and antidepressants can spike your blood pressure? Or that licorice & blood pressure meds may lead to paralysis? If you’re not careful, drugs meant to save you can actually do more harm than good. Read what Dr. Alan Ackermann has to say. It could save your life or the life of a loved one.
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2 Broken Hearts: Shattered & Dying:
It's true, people can actually die from a broken heart after the loss of a loved one
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute of Cardiovascular Wellness says Broken Heart Syndrome is not folklore. Mounting research proves that depression, anxiety and anger that come with grief after the loss of a loved one can cause heart attacks and even death.
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Broken Heart Syndrome Is Not Folklore
Chances are you know someone who died shortly after their spouse died. It’s called Broken Heart Syndrome and in an interview Dr. Alan Ackermann tells WPLG TV health reporter Kristi Kreuger it’s a real syndrome and science is behind it.
Studies show that widows and widowers are more than 30% likely to die within six months of their spouses death and that's not all. Dr. Alan Ackermann founder of the Aventura Institute For Cardiovascular Wellness says, "They even showed that heart rhythms and heart beats, can be synchronized or seem to be synchronized in couples who have lived together a long, long time." Read on and discover why it’s important to keep a close eye on people who lose loved ones.
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Do You Know Your Heart Calcium Score?
Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute of Cardiovascular Wellness says it's even more important then our cholesterol and blood pressure numbers combined.
He tells about simple tests that detect early cardiovascular disease, saving thousands of lives.
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Florida Hospital News
Killer Drug & Food Combinations
Did you know that many people take their blood pressure medication during the wrong time of day?
That taking it at night instead of in the morning can cut your risk of heart attack and stroke by 30-percent.
And that mixing certain foods with your meds can cause heart disease.
Or that mixing Tylenol with alcohol can cause organ failure!
Board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness teaches us a very valuable lesson in a story that was picked up by TV news stations nationwide.
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2 Dying Hearts:
Did you know that Broken Heart Syndrome really exists? Studies show that widows and widowers are more than 30 percent likely to die within six months of their spouses death and that's not all. Dr. Alan Ackermann, board certified cardiologist and founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness shows us why.
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Erectile Dysfunction: It May Be An Early Warning Sign Of Heart Disease
Board certified cardiologist, Dr. Alan Ackermann, founder of the Aventura Institute for Cardiovascular Wellness is interviewed on Telemundo's Buenos Dias morning show about the signs and symptoms men and their partners should look for. Click here to see the news on YouTube.
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