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Doing good is good for you: Volunteer adolescents enjoy healthier hearts

Giving back through volunteering is good for your heart, even at a young age, according to University of British Columbia researchers.

Pediatrics created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Unemployment's toll can be heartbreaking

(HealthDay)—As anyone who's lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble.

Cardiology created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Poor health literacy increases risk of medication side-effects

The risk of serious side-effects associated with a common blood-thinning medication are related to elderly patients misunderstanding medical instructions, according to new research.

Medications created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0