Our heart is “simply” a large muscle that continuously pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body supplying cells, tissues and organs with life-giving oxygen and nutrients. The cells of the body release carbon dioxide and other gases as a by-product of producing energy. These gases are removed from the blood as it circulates through the lungs. …
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Heart Attacks and Inflammation: Before and After
| Posted by in Heart Health | Immune Homeostasis (Immune Balance) | Inflammation | Stroke - (0 Comments)STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY- CALL 911
| Posted by in Immune Homeostasis (Immune Balance) | Inflammation | Stroke - (0 Comments)Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States with a person dying every four minutes. Strokes happen at any age, but the risk of having one doubles each decade after the age of 55. Additionally 53% of stroke survivors may end up permanently disabled. Active neurons, brain cells, require a constant flow of oxygen and nutrients …
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