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Dede Bonner

Bio

Dr. Dede Bonner, a.k.a “The Question Doctor,” specializes in creating Best Questions for patients, corporations, CEOs, and other individuals. She is an internationally acclaimed expert in questioning skills and management consulting and is on the graduate business faculties of Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia and The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Bonner is a former political analyst for the U.S. government and has a doctorate in executive leadership.

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  • health education

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    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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    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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    How do I know if a recommended heart specialist communicates well?
    Listen for the following phrases from the person who referred you to this doctor: I didn’t...  Full Post
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    What questions should I ask to get a good referral for a heart specialist?
    You can find a cardiologist or heart surgeon by asking for a referral from your primary care...  Full Post
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    How can I tell the difference between a heart attack and other pain?
    Indigestion can be a burning pain, and angina is severe chest pain. Both may feel like a heart...  Full Post
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    As a heart disease patient, what are my heart attack risk factors?
    The risk factors that contribute to heart disease include: Smoking Elevated blood cholesterol Low...  Full Post
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    What are the common types of heart disease?
    The term heart disease is used broadly as an all-inclusive description. Most people think there is...  Full Post
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    What questions should I ask my doctor about my heart disease?
    If you have a recent diagnosis of heart disease or have had a heart attack, you face a whole new...  Full Post
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    What are the warning signs of another heart attack?
    Knowing these warning signs can save your life. A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you have...  Full Post
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    What should I ask my doctor about recovery after a heart attack?
    You’ll want to know when you can start driving, working, and exercising. Ask again if you...  Full Post
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    What should I ask my doctor about my heart attack?
    The diagnosis of a heart attack is made from your symptoms, the electrocardiogram, and blood tests...  Full Post
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    How can I start to develop a future life with less stress?
    Ask yourself, “What would be different in my life if I wasn’t feeling stressed?”...  Full Post