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Physical Therapy for Stroke Prevention in Honor of American Heart Month

by JoyceGraff | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Conditions, Heart disease, Physical activity, Rehabilitation, Stroke | 0 |

In honor of American Heart Month, we share some information and resources to help stroke patients utilize physical therapy in their recovery.

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Going outside your comfort zone for medical care

by JoyceGraff | Dec 18, 2014 | Birth defects, Heart disease, Podcast, Travel | 0 |

Mike and Joyce chat about the adventure of going outside your comfort zone for medical care.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG) at home? Phone it in!

by JoyceGraff | May 15, 2014 | Heart disease, Podcast, Routine maintenance, Teamwork with doctors | 0 |

Mike and Joyce talk with Euan Thomson, the President and CEO of AliveCor, makers of an attachment for a SmartPhone that allows patients to record their own electrocardiogram (ECG) wherever they are, and provide this important data to their doctor remotely.

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Importance of Dental Care and Oral Health

by JoyceGraff | Jul 4, 2013 | Dental, Gum, and Periodontal disease, Heart disease, Oral Health, Podcast | 0 |

Joyce talks wth Dr. Rick Mars, a member of the Dental care Group in Aventura, Florida, about the importance of dental health to your overall health and the strength of your immune system. Bacteria involved in periodontal disease have been linked to heart disease and pancreatic cancer. Dr. Mars shares insights into ways to maintain good oral health with modest expense, as an important investment in your overall health.