Dec 4, 2017, 11:08 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
The American Heart Association, in partnership with the American Medical Association, has recognized 19 Lexington Medical Center physician practices with the Target: BP™ Gold designation for successfully treating patients with hypertension in the 2016 calendar year.
Feb 1, 2018, 8:29 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
Today marks the first day of American Heart Month.
Feb 9, 2018, 10:38 AM
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Lexington Medical Center
Your blood pressure has two numbers - top and bottom.
Dec 1, 2020, 4:42 PM
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Allison Sanford
At the beginning of the pandemic, most routine health care visits were cancelled to preserve health care supplies and limit the spread of coronavirus. But what’s the downside to putting off routine health care?
Feb 5, 2021, 4:29 PM
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Allison Sanford
One day last fall, Happy Malcom drank her final soft drink.
Feb 8, 2021, 3:11 PM
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Allison Sanford
Mary Green Brush takes a brisk one-hour walk almost every day, but the walk she took on November 16 brought her down a path she’ll never forget.
Feb 14, 2021, 4:27 PM
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Allison Sanford
Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health?
Mar 29, 2021, 5:03 PM
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Allison Sanford
When it comes to losing weight, little changes can go a long way.
Apr 14, 2021, 8:15 AM
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Allison Sanford
Limes are high in vitamin C and antioxidants — providing more than 20 percent of one’s daily needs.
May 13, 2021, 5:59 PM
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Allison Sanford
As Benjamin Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Yates Knowlton, Jr., MD, South Carolina OB/GYN Associates, echoes that sentiment.
Jun 14, 2021, 12:25 PM
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Allison Sanford
Delicious zucchini squash is rich in antioxidants, fiber and water - all things good for your health.
Jul 8, 2021, 5:58 PM
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Allison Sanford
Anil Purohit, MD, FACC, heart failure cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center, shared important information about heart failure in this WLTX interview.
Oct 5, 2021, 11:42 AM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a $100,000 donation to provide blood pressure cuffs for patients in need. The donation will fully fund home blood pressure monitoring systems for patients over the next four years.
Feb 15, 2022, 11:39 AM
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Allison Sanford
Do these five things every day to help minimize your risk of having heart disease, or if you already have heart disease, to help lower that burden.
Jan 23, 2023, 4:31 PM
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Allison Sanford
Blueberries are a nutritious, delicious berry used in a variety of meals. One cup provides 24% of a person's recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
Feb 2, 2023, 12:02 PM
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Allison Sanford
Did you know that the symptoms of a heart attack may appear hours or even weeks before a heart attack occurs?
