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Let's Make a Joint Decision Not To So Doc, is marijuana bad for your heart?  During the Revolutionary War wounded American and British soldiers were treated with opium - today…

Laugh, but don't do mental math! Okay doc, is laughter really the best medicine?Let’s see:  Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He’s not breathing…

Say "thanks" . . . your heart may thank you! Does gratitude prevent heart attacks? According to Doris Day, it prevents poverty.  Huh?She said:  “Gratitude is riches, complaint is poverty.”  I'll…

Not Just For Babies Does napping prevent heart attacks?You should ask a security guard named Pedro Soria.  Pedro Soria?  Yes.  He was the 62 year old winner of the first…

Are Dogs Really Our Best Friends? Can dogs prevent heart attacks?Some would argue that canine potty training, vet bills, and time spent fixing doggy mischief CAUSES heart attacks.Well, do dogs prevent heart…

Go outside for your heart Hey Doc, does spending time outside lower your chance of a heart attack?   Great question.  A personal experience tells me yes and no.  Last…

Maybe the Swedes are onto something... What could be better than medicine?  You pop a pill and then you can eat anything you want.  Ancient Chinese doctors were paid not by…

Can being religious prevent heart attacks? If I go to church, will I lower my risk of having a heart attack?   I'll summarize this with a recently seen church sign:…