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Could you catch a heart attack?

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Heart disease could be contagious. A bacterium, chlamydia pneumoniae related to a germ that causes a sexually-transmitted disease, may be the cause. The past research on the germ which has been known for at least 30 years is discussed as well as how the bacterium may be the cause of the heart attack.

Author: Mason, Michael
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1997
Diagnosis, Heart attack, Bacterial infections, Chlamydia infections

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The B vitamin breakthrough

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Research is indicating that an amino acid, homocysteine, can be a cause of clogged arteries, and that B vitamins are useful in combating it. High readings of homocysteine have been discovered in 40% of stroke victims and 25% of heart attack patients. Types and sources of B vitamins are discussed.

Author: Mason, Michael
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1995
Health aspects, Cover Story, Nutritional aspects, Amino acids, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin B in human nutrition

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Dealing with the deadline disorder

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It is estimated that as much 25% of the population has problems with procrastination. The fear of failure may be one reason for procrastination, as may the fear of intimacy, separation or even of success. Guidelines for dealing with procrastination are presented.

Author: Mason, Michael
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1993
Psychological aspects, Procrastination

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Subjects list: Research, Causes of, Heart diseases
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