Entries from November 2008 ↓

Here are our top 10 tips for a healthy ticker:

1. Fill up on fiber. Not only does fiber help lower levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, it can aid weight management. Being overweight raises your risk of heart failure by a third, while being obese doubles it. While two-thirds of Americans are too heavy, only half get enough fiber. Top sources include oats, beans, raspberries, blackberries, oranges and green peas.

2. Go bananas. I did when I learned that 99 percent of women and 90 percent of men don’t get enough potassium in their diet. Responsible for regulating the fluid balance in our cells, potassium also blunts the effects of excess sodium. Too much sodium and too little potassium is a recipe for high blood pressure. Strike a healthier balance by cutting back on salt and increasing potassium intake with bananas, potatoes, broccoli and kiwi.
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Do you have low blood pressure? Low blood pressure happens when the blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs falls short, due to low pressure in the blood.

A few most common causes of low blood pressure are dehydration, heavy meal, severe infection, heart attack, heart failure or pregnancy. You’ll point out some most common sign and symptoms like dizziness, lack of concentration, nausea, blurred vision and many more.

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You are able to protect yourself from heart disease and stroke. That’s just as well, considering every 45 seconds, someone in the U.S. has stroke. Stroke kills approximately 160,000 people a year, mostly women; yearly, approximately 40,000 more women than men have strokes and over 60 percent of all stroke deaths happen in women.

Stroke Symptoms: It’s vital to recognize the symptoms of stroke and to seek help immediately. Time is of the essence when it comes to preventing debilitating and long-lasting effects. Symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or a sudden, severe headache with no known cause. Continue reading →

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number-one killer of Americans in the U.S.

Most Americans are unaware that taking precautionary measures such as consuming a healthy diet, managing stress levels and getting adequate physical activity can go a long way in reducing the risks of heart-related diseases. Continue reading →