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Low cholesterol? You may still get a heart attack
Getting rid of the bad cholesterol is not enough, you need more of the good cholesterol for heart health. -AsiaOne
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His real heart shows no signs of recovery
One moment he was fine, the next moment, Mr Rahman had passed out. -TNP
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He's alive because of fake heart
Only patient in S'pore with mechanical heart can't move around without machine in trolley. -TNP
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Blood pressure drug could cut risks for elderly, say UK docs
But age not only factor in therapy for heart attack, stroke: S'pore experts. -ST
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A new test for your heart
Normal blood pressure and low LDL or 'bad cholesterol' levels? You could still be at high risk of a heart attack.
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What is a hole in the heart?
Symptoms of this heart defect include shortness of breath and exhaustion.
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Surviving a broken heart
Four-year-old Dana is such an active child, her mother forgets she has a hole in her heart. -ST
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Mindful of the heart
Our state of mind matters more to the health of our hearts than we may think.
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Heed the red flags
Take note of warning signs of heart attacks and strokes as they could mean life or death.
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Guard against heart disease
A deficiency in Coenzyme Q-10 in the body may lead to tiredness and muscle fatigue, as well as a weakening of the heart.
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Ticker time bomb
Doctors have dubbed the first three hours after a heart attack the 'golden hours' if the heart muscle is to be saved.
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Lack of sleep can mean heart disease
Those who get five to seven hours of sleep nightly, beware of blood vessel damage.
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Helping Malay heart patients live longer
One in 10 Malays and one in eight Indians die within six months of discharge - compared to just one in 16 Chinese.
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"Tell God that He is very, very, very good"
These were the 7-year old's first words after her frightening ordeal where she survives a record 21 days on heart-lung machine.
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Graphic: Keeping pace
Pacemakers will become increasingly common as the population ages. This graphic shows what they do.
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Pacemakers can prevent strokes
Singapore's MM Lee had one fitted recently. So what is a pacemaker and what does it do?
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It can cost you an arm and a leg
See a doctor if walking becomes painful - you could be suffering from atherosclerosis.
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Running three times a week but he still got heart blockage
Exercise is not enough, especially when one's diet is awful.
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