Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 16

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Remembering Scotty

By Adam Pick on September 11, 2009

Waking up today is never easy.

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“Is Your Heart Valve Surgery Newsletter Really Free?” Asks Amy

By Adam Pick on August 25, 2009

Amy just sent me an interesting question about my newsletter. She writes, “Adam – I’ve been coming to your blog for three months now. In May, I was diagnosed with severe regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse. I’m curious to know, is there a hidden fee if I subscribe to your newsletter? Is it really free? Thanks, Amy”

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Ladies… Think Positive For Healthy Hearts!

By Adam Pick on August 18, 2009

Sarah just sent me another interesting story about women, optimistic thinking and heart disease that was recently posted at the Los Angeles Times. Here are the details:

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Off-Topic: Ethan At 17 Weeks (With Video)!

By Adam Pick on August 4, 2009

Thanks to all of you who have requested an update on Ethan, our four-month old baby boy.

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The “Close To My Heart” Project – Part II

By Adam Pick on July 9, 2009

A few months ago, I posted a note about a special project for women heart surgery patients called the “Close To My Heart Project”. As you might remember, a Florida-based artist, Angelica Hoyos, was looking to create artistic portraits of female heart surgery patients.

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Off-Topic: At 5 Weeks, Baby Ethan Is Yummy!

By Adam Pick on May 12, 2009

Thank you for all the wonderful notes regarding the birth of our son, Ethan.

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“Close To My Heart” Project Looking For Female Heart Surgery Patients

By Adam Pick on April 25, 2009

I just received this very unique request from Angelica Hoyos. Is anyone interested?

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How Does Blood Flow Through The Heart?

By Adam Pick on April 24, 2009

Have you ever wondered how blood flows through the heart and body?

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Off-Topic: A Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers

By Adam Pick on April 22, 2009

Every once-in-a-while I receive a forwarded email that resets my focus on life.

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Heart Trivia: How Many Times Will Your Heart Beat During Your Life?

By Adam Pick on April 15, 2009

Time for a fun, multiple choice question about your heart’s anatomy! Here it is…

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Off-Topic: Stop… And Smell My Roses

By Adam Pick on April 15, 2009

Following heart valve surgery, I learned to slowwwwwww down.

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Introducing… Ethan Bradley Pick

By Adam Pick on April 8, 2009

You may have noticed that my blog postings about heart valve surgery have stopped over the past five days.

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OFF-TOPIC: Baby Pick Is Almost Here!!!

By Adam Pick on March 30, 2009

Thanks so much for your emails about the anticipated arrival of Baby Pick.

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Heart Trivia: How Much Blood Does Your Heart Pump Each Day?

By Adam Pick on March 18, 2009

Any guesses as to how much blood your heart pumps each day?

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“Is Stroke A Risk During Valve Surgery?” Asks Debbie

By Adam Pick on February 18, 2009

I just received a very, very, very interesting question from Debbie about stroke and heart surgery.

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Heart Health Tests For Men From The Today Show

By Adam Pick on February 18, 2009

I start my days with a good, fifteen minute stretch that includes both breathing and yoga exercises. Some days, I watch The Today Show with Matt Laurer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker as I stretch.

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