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Not all heart attacks are equal - women react differently to heart problems
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Do you know the signs of a brain attack?
In recent years, Minnesota has made significant progress in reducing hospitalizations for heart attacks but rates of stroke hospitalizations have remained stubbornly steady.
Sunday, May, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In recent years, Minnesota has made significant progress in reducing hospitalizations for heart attacks but rates of stroke hospitalizations have remained stubbornly steady.
Sunday, May, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
James White, 60
James White, 60, Barrett, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after suffering a major heart attack.
Thursday, June, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
James White, 60, Barrett, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after suffering a major heart attack.
Thursday, June, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
James Swor, 63
James “Jim” Allen Swor, age 63 of Carlos, passed away of a massive heart attack on Sunday, November 4, 2012 while hunting deer in rural Osakis.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
James “Jim” Allen Swor, age 63 of Carlos, passed away of a massive heart attack on Sunday, November 4, 2012 while hunting deer in rural Osakis.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Barbecue benefit set for Linda Blom
There will be a benefit barbecue dinner for Lynda Blom of Alexandria on Saturday, April 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Alexandria VFW.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
There will be a benefit barbecue dinner for Lynda Blom of Alexandria on Saturday, April 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Alexandria VFW.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
High blood pressure out of control, says Minnesota Department of Health
Almost 67 million American adults have high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control.
Sunday, September, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Almost 67 million American adults have high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control.
Sunday, September, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Heart Center offers outpatient nicotine dependence program
Quit tobacco through five weekly group sessions led by experts from the CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Quit tobacco through five weekly group sessions led by experts from the CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Eight tips for safe snow shoveling
Douglas County received about 11 inches of snow over the weekend. Are you clearing away the snow safely from your driveway and sidewalks?
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County received about 11 inches of snow over the weekend. Are you clearing away the snow safely from your driveway and sidewalks?
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
LeRoy Hodge, 69
LeRoy “Lee” Hodge, 69, died Friday, October 5, 2012.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
LeRoy “Lee” Hodge, 69, died Friday, October 5, 2012.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
News Briefs: Dairy plant to close, 130 jobs lost
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Column - Romney's speech had high, low moments
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s speech at the Republican Convention was everything his supporters hoped for, and then some. He was very convincing as a nice guy who was formed by a loving family, a good work ethic and a deep faith in his religion.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s speech at the Republican Convention was everything his supporters hoped for, and then some. He was very convincing as a nice guy who was formed by a loving family, a good work ethic and a deep faith in his religion.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
What can you do to make this area healthier?
It’s impossible to disconnect our individual health from our community’s health. When it comes to good health, a rising tide lifts all boats. Public health systems work to carefully monitor that tide, pinpointing choppy waters and struggling vessels and taking action to ensure that all boats have an opportunity to sail smoothly to healthier destinations.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s impossible to disconnect our individual health from our community’s health. When it comes to good health, a rising tide lifts all boats. Public health systems work to carefully monitor that tide, pinpointing choppy waters and struggling vessels and taking action to ensure that all boats have an opportunity to sail smoothly to healthier destinations.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Fugitive arrested after found hiding in suitcase
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
It's Our Turn - A newbie's take on Alexandria
I was riddled with “senioritis,” approaching finals, dealing with roommate situations, and just plain ready to be done with college. I’d had enough to last a lifetime. But, with less than a month left, I hadn’t even begun to think about where I would apply for a job, where a writing major was needed.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I was riddled with “senioritis,” approaching finals, dealing with roommate situations, and just plain ready to be done with college. I’d had enough to last a lifetime. But, with less than a month left, I hadn’t even begun to think about where I would apply for a job, where a writing major was needed.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
State Patrol honors heroic citizens
One Minnesotan’s quick thinking to prevent an out-of-control vehicle from causing a potential crash, and three brave citizens who fought through flames to free an elderly passenger before the vehicle she was in burned to the frame were among those honored today by the Minnesota State Patrol at its annual awards ceremony.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One Minnesotan’s quick thinking to prevent an out-of-control vehicle from causing a potential crash, and three brave citizens who fought through flames to free an elderly passenger before the vehicle she was in burned to the frame were among those honored today by the Minnesota State Patrol at its annual awards ceremony.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Why don't Oklahomans build tornado shelters?
People in Oklahoma must all be dumb because they don’t have tornado shelters or even basements.
Friday, June, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
People in Oklahoma must all be dumb because they don’t have tornado shelters or even basements.
Friday, June, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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