Entries from August 2010 ↓
Why Having Low HDL Cholesterol is Not Good For You and How You Can Help Raise It
August 31st, 2010 — cholesterol
What if I told you that having low HDL cholesterol is very dangerous and taking care of it is every bit as important as dealing with high cholesterol. HDL cholesterol performs a vital function in our bodies. It removes excess cholesterol in the blood which helps to protect us against heart disease. Having low HDL cholesterol could place you at risk of getting heart disease, and especially so if your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are high. So what causes HDL levels to go too low? Well, there Read more [...]
Knowing the Facts About Cardiovascular Disease Treatment Could Save Your Life
August 30th, 2010 — Cardiovascular
Once a person finds out, or may just suspect, they have heart and/or artery disease the next step is finding the right cardiovascular disease treatment. To do this they will either need to depend on their doctor to make the choice for them or gather enough factual information to make a well informed decision on their own. Could prescription medications be the best cardiovascular disease treatment? High cholesterol is one of the primary building blocks for the formations of arterial plaque deposits, Read more [...]
Is Your Vision Blurry? Could You Be Having a Heart Attack?
August 29th, 2010 — heart attack
Blurred vision is sometimes viewed as a prelude to heart failure. It could also mean you need to visit with your optician! If you are worried that you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke, then you should know the early warning signs and when to seek medical help! Being aware and knowledgeable about cardiovascular disease and stroke is the first step towards saving your life and reducing the chance of any form disabilities from heart disease and stroke. Studies have shown that approximately Read more [...]
Burn Belly Fat and Lower Risk of Heart Disease
August 28th, 2010 — Heart Disease
People understand the health implications from a few extra pounds packed on the belly. Many consider weight gain a natural component to aging, yet nothing could be farther from the truth. Although metabolism decreases as we age, people continue to eat as they did when they were younger and the extra pounds suddenly appear. Belly Fat Jumps Risk of Heart Disease The most common area for fat to be deposited is in the abdomen, as this provided an evolutionary advantage to our early ancestors. Today, Read more [...]
New Study Shows Anger Causes Heart Disease
August 27th, 2010 — Heart Disease, stress
A new medical study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association strongly suggests that our personality type and how well we are able to control our anger may well have implications for our risk of stroke and other heart related ailments. This new research was carried out by researchers with the NIA (National Institute on Aging). Their research discovered that angry and aggressive individuals had carotid arteries that were thicker than these same arteries in people who were not as Read more [...]
Heart Healthy Tips – Why Quitting Smoking is Essential to Heart Health
August 26th, 2010 — Quit Smoking
We all know that smoking increases the risk for developing cardiovascular disease, even when there aren't other factors that contribute to it like high blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle or obesity. Even on its own, smoking can significantly increase blood pressure, increases the risk for blood clots, and decreases exercise intolerance. In addition, it also decreases good cholesterol levels. Let me quote something from the American Heart Association: "smokers are twice as likely to die from Read more [...]
Cholesterol and Red Meat
August 25th, 2010 — cholesterol, Healthy Food
You a meat lover? Do you like a good steak, roast beef or London broil? If you do and you have high cholesterol, it is not the end of eating this type of food. People with high cholesterol have been told that eating red meat is bad for you. This statement is true. The good news is you do not have to stop eating your favorite steak all together. Cutting down the amount of red meat you eat will improve you health and lower the risk of getting heart disease. Red meat is fatty. We all know that fat Read more [...]
How To Maintain Healthy Blood Vessels For A Healthy Heart
August 24th, 2010 — Heart Disease
You know them by many names: arteries, veins, and capillaries but what these all have in common is that these are blood vessels that keep you alive by circulating blood throughout your body. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart; veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart which is why veins are usually blue in color; and finally capillaries are the smallest vessels which is part of the microcirculation system. Blood vessels no matter how they Read more [...]
Seafood and Men’s Heart Health
August 23rd, 2010 — Healthy Food
How do omega-3 fats protect your heart?
There is a wide range of heart health benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. Some of these benefits include:
- improved blood triglyceride levels
- maintenance of a healthy heart rate
- improved vascular function by maintaining the flexibility of blood vessels
- an anti-inflammatory effectA 2009 Danish study has uncovered a new heart health benefit from dietary intake of omega-3 fats in men - a reduced risk of acute coronary Read more [...]
Heart Healthy Tips For Cooking
August 22nd, 2010 — Healthy Food
Are you fond of cooking at home? Here are some heart healthy tips for cooking. It's essential to use healthy and nutritious ingredients and most of all, follow a preparation routine that is both healthy and heart-friendly. Whenever you make, cook and prepare homemade meals, the advantage is you have more control over the overall healthfulness and nutritional content of the foods that you eat. Best of all it's cost-effective, it will enable you to save money!Follow these heart healthy tips for cooking Read more [...]
