Monthly Archives: February 2011

A Woman’s Subtle Signs of an Impending Heart Attack. Know What to Watch For.

As with men, a woman’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain. But while some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most of them actually start slowly with mild discomfort. The National Institutes of Health note that women often … Continue reading

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Don’t Let His Heart Attack Cause You One. Find Out How to Relieve the Stress.

Caring for a senior who is recuperating from a heart attack comes with a sizeable amount of stress for family caregivers. It is very important to recognize this and take actions to care for yourself as well. At Aunt Ann’s … Continue reading

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Steps to Get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading

Whether you are a senior or younger, if you are required to take regular blood pressure readings at home, it is important to get accurate results. Ensuring the most accurate results you can get means following a few extra rules … Continue reading

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From the “C” word to “Survivor Sister”: My Journey, Part Trois

by Vicki Paul, Executive Director of Aunt Ann’s Home Care In October 2009, I wrote my first blog for Aunt Ann’s, From the ‘C’ word to ‘Survivor Sister’: My Journey, introducing readers to my journey as a breast cancer survivor. In October … Continue reading

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