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The case of a 51-year-old man who appeared to have had a stroke illustrates the fact that some strokes originate in the heart. He had a strong family history of heart disease, but did not know the exact nature of the disease. His fatigue and weakness progressed and an echocardiogram revealed an atrial myxoma. This is a tumor inside the heart that can cause blood clots to form. If the blood clots travel to the brain, they can cause a stroke.

Author: Albers, Gregory W., Morton-Bours, Emma C., Jacobs, Michael B.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2000
Diagnosis, Causes of, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Myxoma

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Open your eyes to nighttime driving

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Nighttime driving can be dangerous, as many drivers involved in nighttime collisions have learned too late. Poor night vision, particularly among those age 20 years old and above, and fatigue after a hard day's work explain why driving at night can be dangerous. In addition, alcohol intake prior to driving is a major cause behind nighttime accidents. Tips for nighttime drivers are presented.

Author: Umansky, Diane
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1996
Methods, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving

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Health, sex, and weirdness on the World Wide Web

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Web sites offering information and other resources on health issues, sex, relationships, sports, and fitness are rated. Some worthwhile sites include Harvard Community Health Plan, The Love & Romance Home Page, and Balance: Fitness on the Net.

Author: Radosh, Daniel
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Men's Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1054-4836
Year: 1996
Services, Internet, America Online Inc., Information services, World Wide Web, AMER

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