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- Victims of Cardiac Arrest - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from gloria katHeart disease or the cardiac diseases are the major cause of death in United States, Canada, England and Wales. About 25.4% of total deaths are caused due to cardiac disorders. There are many modern techniques available for preventing such diseases; even then there is increased rate in the ...
Views: 734 - See How Plaque in Arteries Develop as We Age - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappArteries are flexible tubes that carry blood from the heart to every region of the body. They have special properties that ensure they perform this task effectively. However, as we age, several changes occur in these tubes, which lead to serious health conditions such as the formation of plaque ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Does Your Heart Age Affects Its Normal Functions? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart’s function is to continuously pump blood so all your body cells receive the nutrition needed to maintain life. The good news is that as the heart ages, the changes it goes through are not very great and its capacity to send blood to all your cells is not diminished when you are at ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - 3 tips to protect your health from stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Shiphrah JessicaChronic stress has been considered as a prominent cause of hordes of diseases and complications like high blood pressure, greater risk of heart attacks, premature aging, weight gain, depression, disturbance in sleep pattern and weak immune system among others. It is extremely important to find ...
Views: 744 - How to Choose the Best Chocolates at the Store - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emilia KlappWe have seen that cocoa is high in antioxidants and contains important minerals your body needs. But, at the same time, you may be thinking that even the best chocolates on earth have fat, the saturated kind which could raise your cholesterol. So, is it right to go ahead and indulge in ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - “The basic symptoms of heart disease” - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from syra senThere are number of peoples who have heart disease in the world. Heart disease has very bright symptoms, it couldn’t hide. There are numerous symptoms that come under the umbrella of heart disease. But there are some key symptoms, you should aware. The first and foremost symptom is chest pain or ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Using Pomegranate in the Fight Against Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking. Many people are under the false impression that heart disease is inevitable and once diagnosed can only be controlled by a low fat diet and ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Do You Need a Substitute for Vegetable Oil When Cooking? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Emilia KlappOne reason why our body suffers so much inflammation nowadays is due to an excess of compounds created by too many fats and oils that have an excess of Omega 6 fatty acids. Because vegetable oils may be high in Omega 6s, do you need a substitute for vegetable oil when cooking? When you eat ...
Views: 1264 - What Everybody Should Know About Cardiovascular Health and Adult Stem Cells - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Matt CanhamOver the last 30 years, with reduced cholesterol and an emphasis on increased physical activity, cardiovascular health has improved. There is still work to be done however, as the World Health Organization predicts almost 400,000 Americans will die of coronary disease in 2010. Fortunately, ...
Views: 816 - Five Ways to Prevent a Holiday Heart Attack - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul RadkowskiIn the interest of preventing a holiday disaster, this is an article I like to (re)post December of every year. While the holiday season is associated with the indulgence of food, spending, festivities and the "spirit(s) of Christmas" (i.e. something involving frequent visits to the liquor ...
Views: 1170 - Heart - Diseases & treatments - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from michal hallemThe human heart is the most important organ in the human body. It does a very vital work of purifying our blood and keeps it circulating throughout the body without a minute’s rest. The human heart keeps working 24 hours without failure. This working of heart gets altered when it is not able to ...
Views: 676 - Heart Valve Defects and Treatment Options - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Sandip VaghelaWhile many different types of heart valve defects exist and some exhibit no symptoms, many will require valve repair surgery from a cardiac care center. The valves of the human heart prevent blood from flowing backwards as it is pumped through the body – ensuring healthy blood flow and ...
Views: 865 - Celery Is One of the Best High Blood Pressure Drugs - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Emilia KlappSince immemorial times, celery has been used to lower high blood pressure, with Hippocrates prescribing the vegetable as a tonic for those suffering from nervous tension. Unfortunately, the medicinal properties of celery had been ignored for many years in favor of pharmaceutical high blood ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Not Really - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Emilia KlappHere is a question I receive in my nutrition classes quite often: Is peanut butter healthy? Well, the answer is, “not quite”. Peanut butter is considered an inflammatory food because of its ratio between Omega 6 and Omega 3 fats. And as you probably know, chronic inflammation is the root for ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Lowering High Blood Pressure Naturally Is The Safest Method For Healthy Living - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Sandip VaghelaThese days, many high blood pressure remedies exist to fight this common disease. Many people try using prescription remedies, but lowering blood pressure naturally is the safest method for healthy living. High blood pressure is a serious ailment and can give rise to a number of ...
Views: 720 - 3 Ways to Maximize Meaningful Use Incentives with EHR Systems - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Ethan Ethan LukeBeginning in 2011, hospitals that are able to meet 19 requirements of the first stage of the Meaningful Use Rule will be able to receive incentive payments provided by Medicare and Medicaid. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, healthcare providers are able to qualify ...
Views: 1274 - Creative Visualization Relaxation Provides Heart Patients New Hope - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitHeart disease. Those two words, more than any others, drive home the reality of your own mortality. A heart attack or diagnosis of heart disease offers a wake-up call that can change your life in an instant. Just the thought of it makes a person do an about-face, exchanging long-established ...
Views: 1507 - Can Taking Aspirin Reduce Your Risk For A Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenAspirin has been used for a long time to relieve pain from everything from a fever to arthritis. We have always been told by researches that it is a great ally in the fight against heart disease. If you are a man, taking an aspirin a day can help lower the risk of you having an initial heart ...
Views: 700 - Reducing high blood pressure- essential for heart care - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Shiphrah JessicaResearches around the world have proven that high blood pressure is related to heart risks and managing the same is inevitable in heart care. Persistent high blood pressure can result in cardiac arrests, atherosclerosis and kidney failure among others. The walls of arteries and your heart are ...
Views: 603 - Can a Full Body Scan (CT/CAT Scan) Save Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Paul JensenIn 2002 Robert Baird walked into Accuscan Health Imaging Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, because of a minor concern about a family history of heart disease and he left minutes later with lifesaving information regarding non-symptomatic problems he was unaware of and had never considered. “Two ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - Diagnosing And Treating Hypertension - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Roberto SediciasMost cases of hypertension are caused by reasons that cannot be medically determined, but the risk factors are certainly no mystery, as having high blood pressure can cause stroke or myocardial infarction, heart failure and many other kinds of dangerous problems. Usually when you are going to ...
Views: 833 - The Importance of a Healthy Heart Menu - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Katie HayesA healthy heart menu is a a smart idea if you have cardiovascular disease or are simply trying to prevent future problems down the road. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States. These foods will protect your vital organs that keep you alive but ...
Views: 1438 - Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: American Heart Association News Release Says Dark Chocolate Helps Cardiovascular Health - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Walter BellHere is a definite answer to the question, "Is dark chocolate good for you?" Yes, the benefits of dark chocolate have been confirmed by medical science. According to an American Heart Association(AHA) scientific journal news release dated Aug. 17, 2010 there certainly are dark chocolate health ...
Views: 2120 - Being Honest About Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirk LamanMany American’s are in denial. They refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem with their health, particularly their heart health. They have lost the idea about heart healthy living. Denial isn’t uncommon. It is quite the norm. Let me share with you a story about a patient who ...
Views: 1292 - Statins and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelIn an earlier article I mention the many health benefits that were to be gained from reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the typical diet. Unfortunately a lot of people worry that if they reduce the amount of carbohydrates that they eat, then very often their consumption of protein and fat ...
Views: 2043 - Breathlessness in Infants - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from gloria katBreathlessness can be caused to the infants due to infections, cough, cold or inhaling any foreign material. Infants are unable to blow their nose clear like adults do. Hence, the mucus remains in the back of the throat or nose which causes breathlessness. It is a very serious symptom in ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Lower High Blood Pressure With Calcium - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThe link between calcium and blood pressure was noticed years ago when researchers realized people drinking hard water had less high blood pressure than those drinking soft water. Hard water contains more minerals, including calcium. Individuals receiving more than 800 mg of calcium daily ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Vegetable Protein to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonAccording to recent research, a diet high in vegetable proteins may help you lower blood pressure. The recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and high blood pressure. The higher the intake of glutamic acid the greater the decrease in blood pressure, but ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Lower High Blood Pressure: Understand Fat and Sodium on Food Labels - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonHow to understand what food labels are telling you when it comes to fat and sodium. This is a quick and easy option you can use for lowering blood pressure levels. 1. Select foods with less SODIUM than the following amounts per serving: Frozen or packaged dinners – 500 mg Microwave ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss, Slashes Disease Risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John PhillipTriglycerides are a type of blood fat which have evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - How to prevent heart disease - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jimmy FunWeight control The results show that: 10% weight gain, cholesterol increased by an average of 18.5, 38% increased risk of coronary heart disease; body weight increased by 20%, 86% increased risk of coronary heart disease, hypertensive patients with diabetes than those without diabetes, ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Major Blood Pressure Discovery Offers Immediate Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Byron RichardsBritish researchers using state-of-the-art x-ray technology have identified the primary reason blood pressure elevates in the first place. A key regulatory protein that regulates blood pressure, angiotensinogen, is damaged or oxidized by free radicals. This leads to a chain of events that are ...
Views: 1181 - Cholesterol Level Predicts Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from John PhillipThe results of a 20 year study bring to light the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle from an early age. Elevated cholesterol levels in young adults in their 20's and 30's were predictive of the development of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life. Coronary Artery ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Anger Management: How it Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Joe JamesPeople often joke about needing to learn anger management before they have a heart attack. Research shows that this is no joke - untreated anger management problems can lead to a variety of physiological problems, including heart disease. A study dating from 2003 by Suarez, et al looked at ...
Views: 1143 - Live Longer- Follow the Mediterranean Diet! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Kirk LamanDo you want to live a life free from Heart Disease? Would you like to have someone you love reduce their chances of having heart disease. Are you interested in heart disease prevention? If you answered "yes" to either of these two questions then you should consider adopting the ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Deepening Your Heart Connection- Open Heart Living - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Kirk LamanOur hearts want to be connected. They need to be connected. Connected to what? Connected to greater peace, love, and to be more open- this is the connection that I am talking about. I’m talking about learning to live with a more “open heart.” Why an open heart? Let me tell you a short ...
Views: 1324 - Homeopathic High Blood Pressure Cures - Treating It Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHaving high blood pressure can sometimes be very serious because of the different risks connected with it. There is a great possibility of having a heart and kidney problems, and an attack of stroke which sometimes can be fatal. A serious problem and too much stress can eventually lead to ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - High Blood Pressure Common Drugs - Get to Know Them - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is commonly known as hypertension. People begin to suffer this condition at the age of 40. This disorder affecting the pressure exerted by the blood on its wall can bring about many complications and can damage a lot of organs. Sometimes, its complication is usually fatal ...
Views: 1318 - Improve Your Mental Health with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John MichelcaneWhen the intensity of negative reactions to our life situations become repetitive and frequent, symptoms of depression begin to crop up. Do you often experience the will of shutting out from the world and remaining isolated? Do you feel your self-worth and self-confidence eroding away for no ...
Views: 1831(4 votes) - High Blood Pressure Over 200mmHg - How to Avoid It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a disorder in which too much pressure exerted by the blood on the blood vessels causes complicated diseases that can threaten the lives of sufferers. High blood pressure may cause ...
Views: 2682(1 vote) - The 4 Ingredients that Define a Healthy Cereal - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Emilia KlappYou probably know by experience that standing in front of rows of cereal boxes trying to choose the healthiest one can be a daunting task. You may also have heard or read that people who eat a healthy cereal for breakfast consume more calcium, more fiber and less fat and that it can normalize ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from sarah labdarHeart Disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. That makes learning about heart health a number one priority, especially if you are over the age of 40 or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease or someone in your family has been ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Reduce Bad Cholesterol - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from sarah labdarHigh cholesterol is a major concern in today’s society. With many people relying on fast food, fried foods and baked foods the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attack and stroke are more prominent. So what can people do avoid the risks and how can you ...
Views: 1006 - Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes Promote Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipHeart 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 ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - How to Lower Blood Pressure While Pregnant - 6 Helpful Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonGestational hypertension or high blood pressure in pregnancy can be perilous for both the mother and the unborn child. It can reduce the flow of the blood to the placenta, decrease birth weight, and cause premature delivery. However, the dangers are negligible for as long as women are ...
Views: 1621 - High Blood Pressure Postpartum - Know Its Dangers - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPregnancy is a very precious thing especially for women who don’t have a child yet. They take care of themselves because they know that a new life is starting to grow inside their womb. Carrying a baby for almost nine months is not an easy thing to do. There are many things to consider ...
Views: 3803 - Can Illness Break a Heart? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kirk LamanHearts can be broken. We all know this. Most of us have had our heart broken by a relationship that has fallen apart. We know the incredible feeling of despondency, that feeling of being lost, that comes when our heart has been shattered. Yet, relationships aren’t the only thing that ...
Views: 1187 - High Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk - How Dangerous Are They? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious problem by which people must give proper attention and prompt treatment. It is a condition that interrupts with the proper flow and distribution of blood to the organs of the body. In hypertension there is too much pressure within the ...
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