Extended Interview With Kaitlin Forbes Extended Interview With Kaitlin Forbes
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Video duration: 263 seconds

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike even young athletes, as in the case of Kaitlin Forbes, who suffered sudden cardiac arrest on the softball field at age 15. Discover the measures being taken to prevent the deaths of those affected by cardiac arrests in this helpful video on cardiovascular health.

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Internal Defibrillator & Pacemakers Internal Defibrillator & Pacemakers
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Implantable defibrillators are recommended for patients at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest, as many deaths can be prevented through this immediate response device. Learn about this life-saving implant with information from a cardiologist in this video on cardiovascular health.

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Interview With Greg Stoll Interview With Greg Stoll
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Video duration: 213 seconds

Implanted defibrillators are sometimes necessary for survivors of sudden cardiac arrest, as in the case of Greg Stoll who collapsed after running a half marathon at the age of 25. Discover the effect of a defibrillator implant with this helpful video on cardiovascular health.

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Interview With Russ Romano, USC Interview With Russ Romano, USC
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Video duration: 74 seconds

Athletic screening is important to pinpoint any health concerns or predispositions, particularly in the area of heart health. Discover what a comprehensive athletic screening comprises with information from a collegiate athletic director in this video on cardiovascular health.

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Interview with Dr. Robert A. Vogel Interview with Dr. Robert A. Vogel
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An echocardiogram is a sound wave analysis that can identify heart conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy--the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes. Weigh the pros and cons of mandatory echocardiograms among high school and college athletes in this helpful video on cardiovascular health.

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Health Matters - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Health Matters - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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Video duration: 194 seconds

Sudden cardiac death claims a quarter of a million people each year in the United States, but immediate intervention using an automatic external defibrillator can save lives. Understand the importance of AED advocacy in this helpful video on cardiovascular health.

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How to Eat Pasta on a Diabetic Diet How to Eat Pasta on a Diabetic Diet
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While on a diabetic diet, pasta can still be a healthy food choice if it is whole grain and portioned appropriately. Add protein and salad to a modest serving of whole grain pasta with health advice from a certified diabetes educator in this helpful video on nutrition.

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How to Eat Carbs on a Diabetic Diet How to Eat Carbs on a Diabetic Diet
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When eating carbohydrates on a diabetic diet, be sure to choose healthier options, such has high-fiber vegetables, beans, whole-grains and whole fruits. Combine protein, healthy fat and carbohydrates into a balanced meal with health advice from a certified diabetes educator in this helpful video on nutrition.

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Lowering Blood Sugar Naturally Lowering Blood Sugar Naturally
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Lowering blood sugar naturally involves supplementing the diet with cinnamon, green tea, fenugreek and magnesium-rich foods. Incorporate foods into your daily diet that can help lower blood sugar with health advice from a certified diabetes educator in this helpful video on nutrition.

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Avoiding Foods that Raise Cholesterol Avoiding Foods that Raise Cholesterol
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Foods that can raise harmful cholesterol levels include those containing saturated and trans fats, such as high-fat animal products, many fried foods and foods containing hydrogenated oils. Reduce the consumption of these high-cholesterol foods with health advice from a certified diabetes educator in this helpful video on nutrition.

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Lowering Cholesterol Naturally Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
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To naturally lower cholesterol, it is best to avoid foods containing saturated and trans fats while adding legumes, non-starchy vegetables, fruits, oats and soy foods to the diet. Make smarter food choices to lower LDL cholesterol levels with health advice from a certified diabetes educator in this helpful video on nutrition.

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Diet Face Off 2: Keep Fit Without the Gym Diet Face Off 2: Keep Fit Without the Gym
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Thomas gives tips on how to keep fit while traveling, or at home without a gym.

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Living with- Caregiver for Alzheimer\ Living with- Caregiver for Alzheimer's
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Alzheimer's disease usually affects people over the age of 65. Learn what it is like to be a caregiver for a family member who has Alzheimer's in this disease condition video.

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Vitiligo Health Byte Vitiligo Health Byte
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Video duration: 130 seconds

Vitiligo, or leukoderma, is a skin condition that results In a loss of pigment. Learn about the different causes of, symptoms of, and treatments for vitiligo in this video.

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Urethritis Health Byte Urethritis Health Byte
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Video duration: 183 seconds

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra that causes a burning sensation during urination. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for Urethritis in this video.

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West Nile Virus Health Byte West Nile Virus Health Byte
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Video duration: 207 seconds

West Nile virus primarily infects birds but can cause major problems for humans as well. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for West Nile Virus in this video.

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Pharyngeal Cancer Health Byte Pharyngeal Cancer Health Byte
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Video duration: 123 seconds

Pharyngeal cancer is cancer in the pharynx. Watch this video for more information on this condition, its symptoms, prevention, and how to treat it.

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Uterine Cancer Health Byte Uterine Cancer Health Byte
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Video duration: 518 seconds

Uterine cancer is a major problem in women's health. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for cancer of the uterus in this video.

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Mad Cow Health Byte Mad Cow Health Byte
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Mad-cow disease is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease in cattle that causes red eyes and a spongy degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. It is believed, but not proven, that the disease may be transmitted to human beings who eat infected carcasses. Learn about the different causes of, symptoms of, and treatments for mad cow in this video.

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Living with Hemophilia Living with Hemophilia
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Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood in the body does not clot like it is supposed to. Learn what it is like to live with hemophilia from a patient in this disease condition video.

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Liver Disease Health Byte Liver Disease Health Byte
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Video duration: 326 seconds

Liver disease is a collection of several different diseases affecting the liver. Watch this video to learn about the various diseases and how to prevent and treat them.

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Plasma Cell Neoplasm Health Byte Plasma Cell Neoplasm Health Byte
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Video duration: 210 seconds

Plasma Cell Neoplasm (multiple myeloma) is when plasma cells found in the bone marrow become cancerous. This is an uncommon cancer that you can learn more about in this video about the condition and its various preventative techniques and treatments.

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Health Byte Soft Tissue Sarcoma Health Byte
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Video duration: 119 seconds

Soft tissue sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that can easily spread to other organs and the rest of the body. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for soft tissue sarcoma in this video.

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Small Intestine Cancer Health Byte Small Intestine Cancer Health Byte
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Video duration: 201 seconds

Small intestinal cancer (small bowel cancer) is a rare form of intestinal cancer that can be divided into two main types, duodenal and a lower part cancer found in either the jejunum or ileum found in the lower part of the small intestine. Learn more about these types of cancers found in the intestine in this video.

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Spastic Colon Health Byte Spastic Colon Health Byte
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Spastic Colon is commonly known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which is a problem people have when there are intestinal motility problems. Learn more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of this condition in this video.

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