Heart Disease- The Silent And Deadly Killer
October 1st, 2008 — Heart Disease
A heart attack may happen due to heart disease but not all of the time and although it is the leading cause of death it can be forestalled. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – Types of Blood Pressure Monitor
October 1st, 2008 — high blood pressure
Are you looking for Blood Pressure Monitors? This article will give you comprehensive information about all types of blood pressure monitors including digital, wrist, ambulatory, automatic, wrist and finger blood pressure monitors. Read more [...]
Heart Disease – New Guidelines for Detection and Treatment of Arterial Disease
September 30th, 2008 — Heart Disease
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association launched different guidelines related to peripheral arterial disease in order to help doctors and all healthcare professionals to treat in a better way this common condition. According to statistics, more than 12 million people suffer from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the United States. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – How The Heart Works
September 23rd, 2008 — Heart Disease
Being the strongest muscle in the body, the hearts purpose is to pump blood through our blood vessels through rhythmic contractions. To regulate blood pressure and volume, the heart secrets "ANF", which is a very powerful peptide hormone. It affects the regulatory region of the brain, as well as the kidneys, blood vessels, and the adrenal glands. Read more [...]
Blood Pressure – Trans Fats are Another Cause of High Blood Pressure
September 15th, 2008 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
When the demand for butter exceeded the ability of farmers to supply this desirable fat ... the search for a substitute started us on a road to trans fats, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Not until 20 years ago did we finally discover the dangers of trans fats. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – Women Have to Know About Treating Heart Disease
September 10th, 2008 — Arteriosclerotic, Heart Disease
Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made. Read more [...]
Blood Pressure – High Blood Pressure in Children
August 27th, 2008 — high blood pressure, Hypertension
Hypertension, as you know as high blood pressure is not only a condition for adults but it can also affect children, kids and even infants. When you see high blood pressure in children, the basic cause is either heart or Kidney. But it has been seen that children do have high blood pressure even though they have no heart or kidney problem but there's a family history of high blood pressure and an unhealthy lifestyle - a bad diet, excess weight, stress, and insufficient physical activity. Read more [...]
Exercise Your Heart – Improving Cardiovascular By Walking Everyday
August 24th, 2008 — exercise, Heart Disease
One of the most natural things that an individual does every day is to walk. For years, this single act has been linked to improving cardiovascular health. The reason is because, generally, walking is a safe movement that isn’t likely to cause injury. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – High Risk for Your Cholesterol
August 12th, 2008 — cholesterol
Your blood cholesterol level is impacted not just by what you consume but also by how quickly your body creates LDL-cholesterol and casts aside of it. In reality, your body creates all the cholesterol it necessary, and it is not necessary to consume any additional cholesterol from the foods you consume. Read more [...]
Healthy Heart – Knowing A Heart Attack
August 7th, 2008 — heart attack, Heart Disease
Heart attacks come in all sizes, from minor to major, and the symptoms of a pending heart attack can be deceiving in many cases. Read more [...]
