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Cleveland Clinic-Led Trial Shows that Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Reduces Heart-Related Events, Including Death, in Statin-Intolerant Patients with Elevated Cardiovascular Risk
Findings from a Cleveland Clinic-led clinical trial showed that the use of bempedoic acid (a cholesterol-lowering drug) in statin-intolerant patients – who have not yet had a cardiovascular event, but do have risk factors, like diabetes – significantly reduced the chance of death from heart disease and other major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity at Age 65 and Beyond: A Cardiovascular Win
A recent report from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey states that people over 60 years of age are more likely to be obese than younger adults. “In the USA, 29% of elderly adults are obese, while similar rates are seen in The Bahamas as well,” says Muthukumaran Rangarajan, MD, a Consultant Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon at Doctors Hospital, Bahamas. “An interesting point to...
One Eleuthera Foundation to host symposium on cardiovascular health
ELEUTHERA - According to the Department of Statistics, 25 percent of all deaths in The Bahamas are directly related to cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death in the country.
Get frequent cardiovascular exercise
Get frequent cardiovascular exercise
It is no secret; the best thing you can do to be healthy is exercise. Regular physical activity reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol, fights osteoporosis, induces weight loss, enhances sex drive, improves regularity and is a natural sleep aid.
Colina Supports Young Heart Patients
Colina Supports Young Heart Patients
Colina was present at the 58th Annual Heart Ball held at Baha Mar on Saturday, February 24, under the theme ‘Repairing a Child’s Heart is a Gift for Life’.
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.
How To Prevent a Heart Attack - Lifestyle choices involving food, exercise, sleep and more can help reduce your risk
How To Prevent a Heart Attack - Lifestyle choices involving food, exercise, sleep and more can help reduce your risk
Statistics say at least one person in The Bahamas will die of coronary heart disease or have a heart attack every day of the year. Blood flow to their heart will either stop or be severely reduced. Death or permanent heart damage is possible.
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The WSO says one in four people will have a stroke in their lifetimes, and each year over 12 million people worldwide have strokes.
Your dental health is important to your overall health
We know today that the oral cavity is the gateway to your body. The health of your mouth is therefore the gateway to your overall health. There is a direct relationship between diseases of the mouth and their effects on the body.
CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS
CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS
Funeral Service for MR. CRAIG DOUGLAS EDWARDS, age 53 of #14 Ofsprey Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Abraham's Bay, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Michael and Chevonne Francis. Interment will follow at Grand Bahama ...
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