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Carolyn Z Thomas

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Carolyn Thomas has been described by cardiologist Dr. John Mandrola as "a heart attack survivor-turned-heart health evangelist". She's a 2008 graduate of the 'WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium' at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota - the first Canadian ever invited to attend this prestigious training program.  Since returning home to the West Coast from Mayo, Carolyn has done public  presentations about women and heart disease to thousands of people, including at her signature "Pinot & Prevention" events. She was named by 'Our Bodies Ourselves of Boston as one of their 2009 "Women's Health Heroes" in recognition of her community health activism. Her blog about women's heart health - HEART SISTERS - www.myheartsisters.org - has attracted hundreds of thousands of readers from 133 countries, and is included in ShareCare's 2012 list of "Heart Disease Top 10 Online Influencers".  HEART SISTERS was also named one of Healthline's "10 Best Heart Disease Blogs".


Specialties:

  • health education

Affiliation:

  • Heart Health Advocate, SharecareNow, powered by WCG

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Health Education:
    Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds

    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new study says.

    Researchers examined data from more than 102,000 men and women, aged 17 to 70, in the United K...Full Article

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Health Education:
    Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research

    THURSDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans are more likely than other racial/ethnic groups to be interested in participating in medical research, including when it involves providing blood or genetic samples, a new study finds.

    Now the challenge is to...Full Article

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    Many Americans Back Nicotine Restrictions in Cigarettes: Survey

    TUESDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of Americans would support a government-mandated reduction of nicotine levels in cigarettes, according to a new study.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has the authority to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, but has not yet used this...Full Article

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    Med School Enrollment on Rise in 2012

    FRIDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The number and diversity of students applying to and enrolling in medical schools in the United States increased this year, new data shows.

    The findings are good news as the nation faces a shortage of 90,000 doctors over the next decade, according to th...Full Article

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    Carolyn Z Thomas of Heart Sisters answered:
    What is holiday heart?
    Some people are apparently so extremely sensitive to alcohol that even moderate amounts –...  Full Post
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    Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage

    TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- People with blood sugar levels at the high end of the normal range may be at increased risk for brain shrinkage that occurs with aging or dementia, according to a new study.

    While numerous studies have shown a link between type 2 diabetes and brain shr...Full Article

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    Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC

    TUESDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- One-third of Americans have high blood pressure and only half of them have it under control, dramatically increasing their risk for possibly fatal heart attacks and strokes, a new government report shows.

    That translates into 67 million Americans with...Full Article

  • Carolyn Z Thomas
    Carolyn Z Thomas of Heart Sisters answered:
    What is the FDA's recall of the Riata ICD?
    If you are a heart patient with a Riata ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator),...  Full Post
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    Carolyn Z Thomas of Heart Sisters answered:
    What are the risks and benefits of an implantable cardiac defibrillator?
    One risk for heart patients who have had an ICD implanted is the rare possibility of defective or...  Full Post
  • Carolyn Z Thomas
    Carolyn Z Thomas of Heart Sisters answered:
    What are the risks of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement?
    Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have been proven to be highly effective in...  Full Post
  • Carolyn Z Thomas
    Carolyn Z Thomas of Heart Sisters answered:
    What should I know if I have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
    If you have a Riata ICD implanted, you should be aware of an urgent recall of  potentially...  Full Post