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Zaroff, Larry – Journal for Learning through the Arts, 2009
We physicians get so focused, so specialized, we become organ doctors not people doctors. We deal with the disease the patient has rather than the patient who happens to have a disease. This is true for any illness and I suspect for the majority of specialists--though I believe family doctors and pediatricians are more aware of the social…
Descriptors: Physician Patient Relationship, Heart Disorders, Surgery
Rosen, Alan – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2009
This article is a reprint of the viewpoint which originally appeared in 2004 (volume 21(3), 163-167). It is a memoir of a horrific experience, expressed through drawings. The author takes the readers with him on his very personal frightening journey of quintuple bypass surgery. He not only tells the readers, he shows them how making art became a…
Descriptors: Surgery, Personal Narratives, Heart Disorders, Art Therapy
Apel, Laura – Exceptional Parent, 2009
When Candi Carter, a producer at "The Oprah Winfrey Show", learned that her son, Emerson, was born with chromosome 8p, which causes heart defects, mental retardation, severe speech delay, and other issues, she was immediately thrust into the world of special needs parenting. Like many in her position, she learned quickly that her child's…
Descriptors: Music, Mental Retardation, Sons, Special Needs Students

Finnerty-Fried, Pamela; And Others – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1986
Rehabilitation of older persons disabled by cancer, stroke, or heart disease is discussed. Aspects of each disability are described, and the importance of timely and appropriate intervention with older persons is emphasized. Barriers generally faced by older disabled persons are briefly outlined. (Author)
Descriptors: Cancer, Heart Disorders, Intervention, Older Adults
Dworkin, Gerald M. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Because of the high incidence of cardiovascular dysfunction, due to both heart disease and accidents, basic training in CPR should be a required course in the high school curriculum. (LH)
Descriptors: Accidents, First Aid, Heart Disorders, Program Development
Williams, Elizabeth; Kuzyk, Raya – Library Journal, 2006
It is not surprising that the expanding American waistline is correlating to a growing need for health information. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity contributes to an increased risk for hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and some cancers. And though general medical books that list 100 different…
Descriptors: Obesity, Heart Disorders, Health Promotion, Health Education

Kavanagh, Terence – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Debate continues as to whether exercise training accelerates the growth of coronary collateral vessels. Animal research has produced positive results, but human studies have been disappointing, largely because of problems in experimental design and methodology. (IAH)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology, Heart Disorders, Laboratory Animals
Wilner, Susan – MOBIUS, 1984
Discusses current information on the health consequences of smoking and two types of risks: those associated with all smokers and the higher risks associated with other characteristics, such as to pregnant women, teenagers, heavy smokers, those with cardiovascular disease, users of alcohol, and smokers in certain occupations. (SK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Females, Heart Disorders, High Risk Persons
Schoenberger, James A. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1982
The rationale for health education rests on the premise that the educated individual will make appropriate life-style decisions which will be beneficial to his/her health. (CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Chameides, Leon – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1982
Educators must work with students to be sure that instruction in health does influence students' choices for healthier behaviors and life styles. (CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Futures (of Society), Health Education

Fanning, Elizabeth A. – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 1980
Discusses the general standard of health of Australians, the trend towards a lifestyle of fast foods and less excercise, and the relation between diet and three major diseases: heart disease, cancer, and stroke. (Author/SS)
Descriptors: Cancer, Childhood Needs, Dental Health, Family Health

Krupka, L. R.; Vener, A. M. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Recommendations on how biology teachers can incorporate information into their lessons on cardiovascular disease and the importance of students understanding this disease are discussed. The result of a cardiovascular knowledge test given to college students shows the lack of knowledge students have about this subject. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Students, Diseases, Health Education

Markowitz, Milton – Journal of School Health, 1979
Because rheumatic fever is a potentially serious complication of a streptococcal sore throat which can lead to permanent heart disease, this article advocates the expansion of school health services in medically underserved areas. (JMF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Health Education, Health Needs, Health Personnel
Fitch, James A.; Blue, Beverly E. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1982
The current status of school health eductaion in the public schools is the result of political, economic, and social forces at the state and national levels. Policy recommendations are listed for state education agencies for a brighter future for school health education programs. (CJ)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Health Education
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1988
Maintains that the prevention of heart disease begins in childhood with good dietary habits and health care. Provides parents and child care professionals with guidelines they can use to help prevent heart disease in children. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Exercise, Guidelines
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