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Women may not have typical symptoms of a heart attack. (Photo: Penn State)

Heart disease

Women May Not Have Typical Symptoms When having a heart attack, most people will experience some kind of chest pain or pressure that worsens. Pain and pressure, along with sweating, shortness of breath and pain that migrates into the arms or neck are the typical heart attack
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Whole walunts and walnut oil can help reduce the risk of heart disease, a study found. (California Walnut Commission)

Health Nut

Whole Walnuts Reduce Heart Disease Risk Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to a team of Penn State, Tufts University and University of Pennsylvania researchers.
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Five foods that help speed your metabolism and burn fat are blueberries, nuts, salads, eggs and oatmeal (Photo ilustration by Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Eat and Be Merry

Five Summer Snacks That Burn Fat If you’re tired of saying “no” to foods this summer in an effort to look bikini perfect, good news! There are plenty of great foods that actually speed up your metabolism, kick your body into high gear and help you burn the fat you’re
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