Healthy Heart – Potatoes Are Good For Heart Health
October 21st, 2011 — Healthy Food
At last, potatoes get their due. While we all know fries and chips aren't healthy forms of this veggie and are likely candidates for all the added weight we're all carrying, it might surprise you to learn that research has found that when cooked properly, potatoes are good for the heart... not to mention the taste buds. There's a small study that has found that eating two servings of spuds a day can reduce blood pressure by as much as the tried and true oatmeal route, and without causing you to Read more [...]
Are You Currently Caring For Your Heart By Preventing Heart Disease
June 13th, 2011 — Arteriosclerotic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease
Heart disease is a phrase that comprises of varied types of health conditions that has an impact on an individual's cardiovascular health. Are you aware that this disease is a serious silent killer and no-one is 'safe' from it? Subsequently there is a need to comprehend more in relation to taking good care of our heart. If you are working on maintaining a healthy heart, you have to target the precautionary options first. One option to help reduce your probability of struggling from this issue is Read more [...]
Lifestyle Changes That Prevent Heart Disease
October 11th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the primary type of heart condition which leads to sudden death from a heart attack, as foamy plaque builds up in the lining of the vessels and increases the risk of a clot blocking blood flow to this critical muscle. Fortunately you can lower your risk of disease 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 [...]
Acai Berry and Your Heart – Prevention For a Broken Heart
May 19th, 2010 — Healthy Food, Heart Disease
Acai Berry has been shown to have many benefits for your heart. And it's important for you to learn about what they are. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and woman today. And the instances of hear disease are increasing everyday. Read more [...]
Women at Risk For High Cholesterol
April 25th, 2010 — cholesterol
Even a woman who routinely aces her medical tests may earn less-than-perfect scores at cutting-edge preventive health centers. At some health centers the goal is to get women to lower risk factors beyond standard recommendations. Here are some answers to your questions on the numbers that translate into maximum protection. Read more [...]
Artery and Veins Stiffness Relieved by Stretching Test
March 26th, 2010 — coronary heart disease, Heart Disease, high blood pressure
If you're over 40 and you can sit on the floor, reach for your toes and get your fingers past them, some new research suggests this is a sign that your artery and veins are flexible. It's an unusual suggestion - how flexible you are on the outside as a way to tell how flexible you are on the inside, but this is precisely what the team of Japanese researchers uncovered. Read more [...]
Heart Disease – #1 Killer of Women Over 25
March 19th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's national campaign to raise awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women over 25 in the United States. Taking care of your heart is really all about just taking care of your health in general. Be holistic about it. Start by educating yourself about food and nutrition. Read more [...]
