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Alternative Ways to Take Pain Medication

Pain expert Dr. Scott Fishman answers questions about pain medication.

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  • Don't have time to fit in a full 30-minute workout? Try to fit in three, 10-minute sessions instead. Both provide the same benefits for your heart.
  • Big hearts really do exist. But they're not a sign of greater affection -- they indicate an increased risk for heart disease.
  • Be berry merry. Ladies who ate three or more bowlfuls of berries (specifically blueberries and strawberries) per week cut their of heart attack by approximately 30 percent.
  • Birth control (aka oral contraceptives) may increase blood pressure and women’s risk for heart disease. Ask your gynecologist about potential side effects before taking a contraceptive.
  • Fish: It's what's for dinner. Seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines and tuna) reduces inflammation and prevents high cholesterol and blood pressure.

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