Articles for Tag: "Advocate Lutheran General Hospital"

Physical labor, high blood pressure a bad mix for women 
Physical labor, high blood pressure a bad mix for women
A new study finds that hypertensive women with physically demanding jobs could be at higher risk for heart attack.
Do you know your calcium score? 
Do you know your calcium score?
If you have risk factors for heart disease, getting a calcium scan could prevent a heart attack in the future.
Graphic images on cigarette packs may encourage smokers to quit 
Graphic images on cigarette packs may encourage smokers to quit
More effective warning labels could have a big impact on public health, a new study suggests.
Making hard moments into better memories 
Making hard moments into better memories
A child life specialist reflects on the challenges of providing care after a life-changing tragedy.
Leafy green vegetables fuel good digestive health 
Leafy green vegetables fuel good digestive health
Eating spinach, kale and lettuce can protect your gut from harmful bacteria. Learn more.
Woman reunites with nurse who saved husband’s life  Featured
Woman reunites with nurse who saved husband’s life
A chance encounter brings together a cardiac rehab patient and the nurse who once performed life-saving CPR on her husband.
How CPR saved one man’s life 
How CPR saved one man’s life
After Joe had two heart attacks, one at home and one at the hospital, the quick thinking of the people around him helped to save his life.