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September 2023

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INSIGHT SPOTLIGHT   After a lifetime of being blue, heart surgery restores color to woman's life Patti Allbritton was born with a heart defect that was too complicated to fix at the time. Last year, when she was 48, doctors were finally able to surgically correct the problems. Read Patti's story

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What is shared decision-making, and how can it help patients? A new report suggests what needs to be done to enable more shared decision-making between doctors and their patients. Learn more His heart stopped while watching TV. His wife kept him alive. Paramedics shocked Dave Ogle's heart seven times with an AED before it started beating. Now he has a new outlook on life. Read Dave's story Here's the latest on dietary cholesterol and a healthy diet Advice has evolved over the years about dietary cholesterol ‒ including eggs, but here's what experts are saying now. Learn more

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Confused about carbs? This might help Carbohydrates fuel the body – and a lot of questions. Here are answers about the types of carbs, the foods containing them and whether you should avoid any of them. Learn more It’s National AFib Awareness Month If you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, you are five times more likely to have a stroke. We have resources and information for you and your loved ones. Get AFib resources Save the date: It's almost kickoff time Join the NFL PLAY 60 Kickoff Fitness Break on September 21, at 1 p.m. ET. Get your students, kids, and friends moving for 15 minutes of fun with the AHA and the NFL. Learn more

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

Indian-spiced pumpkin-apple soup Garam masala, a blend of dry-roasted ground spices used in Indian cooking, adds warmth to this creamy soup. View recipe Sweet and sour pork fried rice Treat your taste buds to this tempting Asian fried rice dish bathed in a traditional Chinese flavor combo. View recipe

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