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- What Every Business Owner Should Know About the Cost Of A Heart Attack Or Stroke - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Stephen WalkerThe Business Problem. Business, municipal and non-profit organizations all experience costs associated with turnover. Every position within an organization is expensive to replace, but the cost can be significant when considering a highly skilled technical employee, or astronomical should the ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantBased on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Joanne JacksonLast Christmas, we once again had the pleasure of seeing friends and family and enjoying a different kind of holiday celebration by visiting a Chinese buffet. This is our second year of doing something a little different from the usual holiday feast, and everyone agrees, it is a great way to ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Whey Protein Benefits Us All - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tom GourleyWhat supplement has been shown to lower high blood pressure, lower triglycerides, lower total and LDL cholesterol, support the immune system, support healthy insulin levels, preserve your muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass and assist with fat loss? The answer is Whey Protein! Quite ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - You can have complete control over your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulDon’t panic just yet – You can have complete control over your Cholesterol Did you know that the study of cholesterol is actually a relatively recent idea? Cholesterol is a natural function of the human body and a 1951 government study illustrates just how it affects us today. That ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Your Best Defense Is a Progressive Offense: The Lymphatic System – The Heart of It All - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe foundation of all good health lies within the function and operation of an individual’s lymphatic system. Those pesky nodes, when stressed out, will swell in your neck, especially behind the ear, and will make it impossible to swallow. The lymphatic system, according to the Microbiology ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Fish Oil: Hope for Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a lot of people who suffer from cardiovascular disease in this country. It’s not a new thing, and many people have gone on cholesterol-lowering drugs or decided to take aspirin on a long-term basis in an attempt to stave off heart troubles and strokes. Unfortunately, these are not ...
Views: 11330(16 votes) - Cardiac Catheterizations - Done Without Reason - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinCoronary angiograms are injections of dye into the arteries of the heart to visualize blockages. Access to these arteries is obtained through the femoral artery, located in the groin. Well over a million of these procedures are performed every year in the United States. The purpose of the ...
Views: 1081(3 votes) - From Heart Cripple to BodyBuilding Champion -- The Pax Beale Story - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Ed MayhewCalifornia's Pax Beale rehabilitated himself from a documented heart cripple to a bodybuilding champion while in his sixties. Although this was obviously an extremely significant and life-changing segment of his life, it is just a small portion of a truly extraordinary life. Pax has managed to ...
Views: 3797(3 votes) - Angina - Defined, With Remedial and Preventative Care - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Candice McInnesA angina attack is felt as a tight band of discomfort and pain around the chest, generally caused by the narrowing of the arteries to the heart, a blockage of a heart artery or thickening of the heart muscles. The pain is caused by the heart demanding an increase in its blood supply and the ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Introducing Heart Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaThe heart is the most vital organs for humans. Healthy heart will result in quality of life better. However, not everyone has a heart condition that functions perfectly. Unhealthy life can trigger a variety of diseases. Heart disease most commonly found are coronary heart disease, chest pain ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Low-fat or Low-carb Diet? Which is Better? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Peng Hock NgOlder women who ate less fat and more carbohydrates lost about 0.9 kg over 7 years, a large study showed. Although this result was considered by some obesity experts as disappointing, the lead author of the research team said it will help people to understand that the weight gain seen in United ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Processed Meats Increase Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Risk - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipProcessed meat consumption is surging as Americans gobble up hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts in record numbers. We're paying the ultimate price for this inexpensive, easy preparation food source as the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes have been conclusively linked to processed meat ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - Tips to Have a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Gretchen HoytYour heart is a very essential and a delicate organ. It is the center of who you are. It is the source of our new ideas, inspirations, and emotions, particularly the so-called love. If you get hurt, you feel pain in your heart. Moreover, your personality reflects what's inside your heart and ...
Views: 764(2 votes) - Is Fat-Free Really Healthy for You? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzA large population of people believe that the way to losing weight and gaining good health is through eating low-fat and/or fat-free foods. Ironically, while we Americans are eating less fat, we Americans are getting fatter! Interestingly enough, the 2006 Women’s Health Initiative Dietary ...
Views: 3595(3 votes) - Monitor Your Blood Pressure Anywhere Anytime - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Jessica RoggersIf you are focussed to manage your health, you must not think twice before investing in a use-at-home blood pressure monitor.These days, there are many portable electronic devices available that you can carry along with yourself where ever you go and see how your BP changes throughout the day. ...
Views: 1177(3 votes) - New Year New You - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Patti ArmusWith the holiday season upon us and the New Year fast approaching, most of us start thinking “New Year’s Resolutions.” We can’t help it. A New Year. A new beginning. A clean slate. It’s like being born all over again. We can start from scratch, be any thing or any body we want. Cast off ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - addiction treatment center - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Addiction AideSIGNS OF DRUG WITHDRAWAL Drug withdrawal refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a result of cessation from a drug or medication that one has habitually used for a prolonged period of time. The symptomology of withdrawal is as varied as the substances that produce their effects. One can ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - "Magic Bullet" For Lower Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Is A Miss - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from David O'HaraYet another new medical wonder, the so-called “magic bullet” or polypill for lower blood pressure and cholesterol, is making quite a buzz in the media. Backers claim it could “slash the rate of deaths from heart attack or stroke” by at least 50% or even, according to some sources, by 80% or ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - 10 Stress Busters to Help Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Deborah MummAre you at risk for a heart attack? Studies show that 50% of people who have heart attacks do not have high cholesterol. Studies also show that emotional stresses can increase heart attack risk. So here are 10 stress-busting tips that, along with a heart-healthy diet and proper exercise, can ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Be Heart Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHeart healthy tips can be quite simple! 1. Use olive oil to prepare your meals. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol. To receive the highest level of antioxidant benefits, select "extra-virgin" and "virgin" oils, the least processed forms. When you see ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - 3 Ways You Can Decrease Your Risk of Hypertension Right Now - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHypertension, in case you haven’t heard, is another way of saying high blood pressure. It can lead to all sorts of ailments, most notable fatal heart attacks. One of the scariest things about this malady is that we often have little or no symptoms at so the only time that some folks find out ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - A Broken Heart Can Kill You - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Dr. Kirk LamanLife can be challenging, even overwhelming. Tornados strike. A debilitating illness weighs us down. Unexpectedly we lose someone we hold dear. Life has a way of stressing us to the limit of our ability to cope. The National Institute of Health recently reported that each year over 60 ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - A Simple Way to Understand Fats - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Peng Hock Ng"Don't take too much fats!" This is a piece of advice we used to get from people around us. Are all fats bad for us? Of course no! Nevertheless, before we can decide which fats we should take and which fats we should not take, it is better to understand the nature of fats and where they can be ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat is this Condition? In this syndrome, fluid builds up in the lungs and causes them to stiffen. This impairs breathing, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen in the capillaries that supply the lungs. When severe, the syndrome can cause an unmanageable and ultimately fatal lack of oxygen. ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - African American Women And Hypertension - Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been discovered that hypertension is most prevalent amongst African Americans that any other population within the United States. The disease is not easily detected; therefore it remains dormant for many years; as African Americans rarely commit to regular doctor visits. ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Alcohol and High Blood Pressure - 4 Reasons to Limit Alcohol Consumption - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the major contributors to high blood pressure is the consistent consumption of alcohol. Regular alcohol drinkers increase the risks of elevated blood pressure because it affects the normal functioning of the body by reversing what it needs to remain healthy. Any hypertension patient ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Aortic Stenosis Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Adam PickMedical advances continue to shape the treatment and management of life threatening diseases specific to the human heart. Such is the case for patients diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a life-threatening disease in which a heart valve narrows due to calcification, wear or infection. Ultimately, ...
Views: 5682(1 vote) - Are You Overweight But Do Not Have A Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Emilia KlappPart II A road to avoid If patients with pre-diabetes lose between 5 and 7% of their weight and they exercise half an hour every day, five days a week, the risk for developing diabetes type 2 Mellitus can be lowered by 60 percent in 3 years. In Part I of these two articles I indicated that ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Battling Depression - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Valerie BalandraEveryone in the entire world has at one time or another has experienced bouts of depression, however, many individuals today are battling with depression on a daily basis. Depression is nothing more than a chemical change that affects the way in which the brain functions. The way brain ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Blood Pressure -- 9 Steps To Rein In A Skyrocketing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you live with high blood pressure, you’re familiar with the side effects of anti-hypertensive medications. Fortunately, medications are not the only way to rein in high blood pressure. Lifestyle plays a key role. By altering some choices you make, you can avoid or reduce the need for ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Boost Your Metabolism For Better Heart Health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonBeing overweight is linked to a 45% increased risk of developing heart disease. Shedding extra pounds is not easy, but by boosting your metabolism you increase the calories your burn throughout each day. This will lead to the heart healthy weight loss you desire. You've probably heard the ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Caffeine and High Blood Pressure - What's The Link? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany things that we eat actually contain caffeine which is a mild stimulant. Food such as certain soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee all contain certain amount of caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can result in us feeling jittery and nervous. More importantly, caffeine has also an effect ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Calcium and Magnesium for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCalcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that the body needs. They are two of the minerals contained in each of the body cells, hence calcium and magnesium can contribute to the occurrence of high blood pressure. Calcium is needed in the integration of cell membrane. However, when ...
Views: 3009(1 vote) - Can Cinnamon Help Diabetes And Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peng Hock NgA sprinkling of cinnamon might provide you a tasty solution to a difficult health problem. What does this mean? To get the answer, you need to start with apple pie. Scientist in United States tried to find out why apple pie was not as bad on blood sugar as it should be. This in turn led to ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulSo What Do You Think, Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? Do not forget while cholesterol does cause serious heart problems, it is still a natural function of your body. However, a problem arises when there is too much bad cholesterol accumulating in the body and it ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Chest Pain; Why It Should Not Be Ignored - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisUrban Meyer has taken a leave from coaching the Florida Gators due to chest pains he had experienced earlier this month. He was wise and went to the hospital, where test were performed and it was determined that no permanent muscle damage was done. This is an example of why it is important ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Cholesterol - All you need to Know! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Laura GarrettWhen you go to the doctor and he tells you your cholesterol level, you typically are told your TOTAL blood cholesterol level. Ever wondered how cholesterol gets into your blood? Why is having a high blood cholesterol level bad? What is considered a healthy level in the blood? What is ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Cholesterol Lowering Diet To Maintain Your Cholesterol Level - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr John AnneBelow are some simple foods that can be included in diet as they are cholesterol lowering. 1. Apples: Pectin present in the apple is a soluble fiber that helps draw cholesterol out of the system. The flavonoids (Quercetin) present in apples act as a strong anti-oxidant which disrupts the ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Cholesterol Lowering Foods - Heart Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter HutchLittle by little larger numbers of people suffer from heart disease as a consequence of high cholesterol levels. There are many factors that enable the accumulation of cholesterol inside the organism, but the major cause is considered to be unhealthy diet. Unhealthy diet and bad eating habits ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Cholesterol Normal Levels - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Tina DruvWhen it comes to heart health, cholesterol plays a serious role. High levels of cholesterol in the blood is a significant risk factor with coronary heart disease and stroke. That should be enough reason to find out your cholesterol level and if any kind of corrective action should be taken. This ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Cholesterol – What Is The Difference Between LDL and VLDL? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that’s best for your health, you may be feeling overwhelmed. I’ve already given steps to raise HDL and lower triglycerides, now I’d like to more into VLDL versus LDL. Let’s start at the ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - Common Blood Pressure Medications For Stage 1 Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe National High Blood Pressure Education Program is an association that consist of professional, public, voluntary and federal agencies. This association has established guidelines with regards with the type of common blood pressure medication to be used to control your high blood ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Common High Blood Pressure Medications - Know These 8 Types - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are eight common medications used to treat high blood pressure. While many people dealing with hypertension will possibly be prescribed a combination of a variety of these medications, the amount of medication needed depends greatly on the type and the level of severity of the illness. ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Control Your High Blood Pressure by Monitoring Pulse Rates - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonYour success in controlling your high blood pressure is ensured by keeping a record of your pulse rates, weight loss or even the waist line. Tracking the progress involves monitoring as to what the heart is doing. Hence, one way of assessing the improvement of high blood pressure is via the ...
Views: 2612(1 vote) - Controlling Hypertension Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansAccording to the American Heart Association more than 65 million Americans over 20 – almost one in every three adults - suffer from high blood pressure, and 30% of them don’t even know they have it. In fact, the older we get, the more likely we are not to do anything about it. Scary? You ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Cure For High Blood Pressure - 5 Tips To Living A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMedical scientists continue to research in order to establish the ultimate cure for high blood pressure. Because the disease is potentially life- threatening, it is recommended that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. If hypertension, also referred to as the ‘silent ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Diets To Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are changes we can adopt into our diets to control high blood pressure. Adopting a healthy eating plan is a two prong approach as it prevents the development of having a high blood pressure and lowers an existing elevated blood pressure. Fiber Rich Diet Having a diet that has a huge ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Diverticulitis Symptoms And Natural Remedies For Diverticulitis And Other Similar Medical Conditions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stephen WeartIn these epochs where virtually every individual from any nook and corner of the globe is aware about the connotation of a healthy lifestyle and fitness, medical conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Acid Reflux, crohn’s disease, Diverticulitis, colitis, leaky ...
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