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Human Rights Activists Condemn Video Of Syrian Rebel Eating Soldier's Heart [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:01 +0000

WARNING; You're about to see the mutilation of the body of an enemy of Syria. This is a war crime. This is very disturbing video of a frightening example of Syria’s descent into sectarian violence.

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A Change Of Heart: John Weakley's Transplant Story

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:16:42 +0000

As he lay in his hospital bed, John Weakley knew he needed a miracle to survive. He had been in the Coronary Care Unit at Faxton Saint Luke's Hospital in Utica for nearly a month, and as he grew weaker hope was running thin.

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Researchers Find Link between Depression and Heart Health

Daryl Nelson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:52:30 +0000

Mental state can play a crucial role in physical health. New research from Tel Aviv University suggests poor mental health can interfere with the heart.

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Study: The Heart Can Make "Bad Fat" Burn Calories

Daryl Nelson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:40 +0000

A team of researchers at the Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute in Orlando found that hormones produced by the heart can cause regular fat calls from mice and humans to taken on characteristics of brown fat cells.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Reduce Risk of Heart Arrhythmia

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:56:48 +0000

If you’re concerned about your heart health, you might want to consider having fish for dinner. New research finds older adults with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids — most commonly found in fish — are less likely to later develop an irregular heartbeat than their peers with the lowest amounts.

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Is Red Wine Really Good For Your Heart?

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:18:43 +0000

Despite previous reports, a recently released study finds a glass of red wine a day might not defend against heart disease.

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Fry Foods in Olive Oil for a Healthier Heart

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:27:33 +0000

Eating fried food may be bad for your waistline, but it turns out if olive oil is used to fry up those tasty bits, they may not have a harmful effect on your heart.

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How Exercise Benefits Your Heart

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:20:04 +0000

Wondering how exercise helps your heart? Joseph Libonati, PhD, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, has few interesting insights.

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Rome Run And Walk Fast Approaching

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:03:41 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - The 9th annual American Heart Association's Rome Indoor Run and Walk is taking place next Saturday, February 12.

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