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- 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) - Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from John PhillipHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol - How to Use Dietary Fiber to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonDo you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase your fiber! What is it with fiber (also known as roughage)? It seems to play a role in just about all our health problems. Well, as far as blood ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Heart Surgeons’ Change of Heart! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Emily MorrisWhat he learned can save your life. When a heart surgeon who has seen the insides of 5,000 people’s arteries has a “change of heart” it’s definitely something to take note of! Dr. Dwight Lundell is the past Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital, Mesa, AZ Especially if ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - How to Prepare Delicious Meals from Low Cholesterol Food List - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Douglas KidderKeeping a diet from the low cholesterol food list might not be enough. Low cholesterol foods are naturally tasty and flavorful. But we might have been used to preparing it the wrong way, just to improve taste or hasten the preparation. An effective low cholesterol diet plan should include ...
Views: 1174 - Cardiac Surgery in Singapore Facilitates To Get Immediate Relief - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanDespite the enormous risk, there are millions of people who frequently ignore the risk of the high cholesterol levels. A variety of things can affect the cholesterol level: diet- saturated fat is the main culprit that increases it’s amount, second is the obesity being overweight is a risk factor ...
Views: 1172 - 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 - What is Cancer Treatment? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Harold SimpsonWhen it comes to treatment options, there are several methods that physicians might utilize. Some of the more common treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. Once cancer has reached the later stages of its life cycle then some patients may not undergo ...
Views: 1170 - Can clogged arteries be unclogged? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBlood travels around the body through arteries. Arteries run all over your body carrying oxygen-rich blood to all the organs and extremities. In a healthy adult, blood can transport easily around the body delivering an adequate supply. But in a person with clogged arteries, blood flow becomes ...
Views: 1167 - 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) - Common Emotional Responses to Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Harold SimpsonAlthough much is written of the physical side effects associated with the treatment of cancer, many people are aware of the full scale of emotional impact cancer treatments can have on a patient. Such treatments can result in a broad spectrum of emotions, from fear to elation and everything in ...
Views: 1164 - 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) - How Hormones Influence Blood Pressure to Rise - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Effects Of Depression On The Physical Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Shawn MackFeeling sad, down and lonely is a part of life. it is these feelings that become the driving force for us to succeed because normally; no one wants to feel sad due to a certain reason and they would act in a way antagonist to the feeling to cure it. However, if the feelings of loneliness, ...
Views: 1161 - Benefits of Sea Salt - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Leslie DutcherSea salt was once used by everyone. It lost its popularity about the time of the industrial revolution when big business manipulated the public into believing that their processed salt was better and healthier. See the article on my website about table salt, titled, Salt -Good or Bad. ...
Views: 1160 - Heart Disease - Know About Symptoms And Heart Care - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Dr John AnneYour heart, other than your brain, is the center of many body processes especially that it pumps the river of your life, your blood. When not taken care properly, you may contact or acquire a heart disease that could be a threat to your life. What is heart disease? Heart disease , also known ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Want a Healthy Heart? Then You will want to Eat your GREENS!!! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDid you know that eating your greens is one of the best things you can do for your body, so that you can have a life a Healthy, Happiness and Vitality Great news for the budget it is inexpensive and one of the fastest ways that will not only help you to recover quicker from ill health but ...
Views: 1159 - Have a Stress Free Day with Crutches - Get Grip Pads and Underarm Pads - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tracy WrightKnee or leg related injuries and accidents followed by crutches are always an unpleasant experience. Due to some unfortunate reasons, usage of crutches comes into the picture. However, you need to ensure that you use the crutch religiously for better recovery and carry out the daily routine. ...
Views: 1157 - Are You at Risk of a Heart Attack? – Risk Factors & 8 Steps to a Healthy Heart! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyHeart Disease and Heart Attacks are still the main cause of death. Despite our knowledge of the causative factors. Due to the increase availability of Fast food outlets and processed foods. These containing damaging fats, in many cases large quantities of salt and sugar. All of these a ...
Views: 1156 - High Blood Pressure Home Remedies- Add 10 Years To Your Life With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Joe BartonCan you really add 10 years to your life with natural high blood pressure home remedies? High Blood Pressure- Referred to as the silent killer. High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the heart pumps blood that is restrained by the narrower arteries. This deadly disease effects about ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - 11 Signs of Heart Diseases Which You Shouldn’t Ignore - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Amelia GrantCardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death among people throughout the world. The main danger of these diseases is that they may be symptomless. And sometimes it’s hard to indicate any sign of heart diseases. Here is a list of symptoms that may be signs of heart problems: ...
Views: 1155 - 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) - Objectives of Cancer Translational Research - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Terry DancerThe cancer translational research seeks to learn the causes average body cells still split and form benign tumors or cancer growth. As the development may cause physiological destruction, it does not cause extensive damage if it spreads to the tissues. The challenge arises when these cells ...
Views: 1154 - ‘Green Mile’ Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dead At 54 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Emilija SpirkoskaMichael Clarke Duncan, best known for his roles in “The Green Mile” and “The Whole Nine Yards,” passed away. He was 54. After suffering a massive heart attack back in July, actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the miraculous mountain of muscle in the Oscar-nominated film “The Green Mile,” died this ...
Views: 1154 - Know The Signs: Heart Attack - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark RosenbergWhen my over-age 50 male patients come to visit for a check up or health concern, I ask them if they know the symptoms of a heart attack. Most all of them answer “chest pain” but very few know any of the other symptoms of heart attack. That’s why I’d like to talk to you about the symptoms of a ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - How to Measure Your Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe average normal adult blood pressure is 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or simply stated as 120 over 80 in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or 120/80 mmHg. Every individual varies in his or her blood pressure level. The blood pressure reading mentioned above may be used as a reference in ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Low Levels Of This Can Lead To Heart Failure! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=low-levels-of-this-can-lead-to-heart-failure Essential groups of bacteria are found less frequently and appear to be less diverse in the gut of patients with heart failure. The gut flora ...
Views: 1149 - Heartburn Relief - Get The Facts - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bryan MasonPyrosis, also known as Heartburn, is an very uncomfortable condition affecting a person's esophagus and is caused by gastric acid. You may also feel pain in the chest, jaw, throat or neck, and if not treated properly can cause chronic cough or asthma. Due to this, it is vital to consider one's ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Low Cholesterol Diet - Decrease Risk Of Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Dr John AnneWhat is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty wax lipid that can be found in the cell membranes of humans and animals. Cholesterol is a tricky little devil, because if it gets out of hand you could have a serious health risk, including heart attack and other potentially fatal conditions. That is ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Mediterranean Diet: Watermelon Can Lower Your High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Emilia KlappAccording to the Journal of the American Medical Association, reducing sodium intake has a limited effect in lowering high blood pressure and a minimal effect on people with normal blood pressure. However, recent research in the United States is finding out that a moderate sodium intake combined ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - CHOCOLATE – A Sweet and tasty Heart Medicine - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ashish SharmaChocolates are the best friend of humans, they are good for health, hearth, blood, and of-course your Mood. They can take over your tension in a minute and also reduce risk of heart diseases. An every day ratio of dark bitter chocolate could help prevent heart diseases, according to a study ...
Views: 1145 - Fish or Fish Oil Capsules? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Emilia KlappA lot has been said, and written, about Omega-3 fatty oils and the benefits for the heart. However, the never ending questions are: what is better for my heart, fish or fish oil capsules? Can I replace fish with fish oil capsules? Well, here is the answer. Omega-3 fats consumption is ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - 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 - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Treatment in Infants through Open Heart Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Kimmie RollisonWhen a child is born, he brings immense happiness with him but when the same child is born with a defect or more clearly, with a hole in the heart, he brings worries and tensions with him. When the baby is in the womb, he starts developing his heart as a hollow tube followed by developing ...
Views: 1142 - What Can Fizzy Drinks Contribute To Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Peng Hock NgChildren and teenagers like soft drinks, and so do adults. British drink more than 5 billion liters each year while American consumes more than a quarter of all drinks. Carbonated soft drinks, or fizzy drinks as what they are commonly called, are loaded with sugar and caffeine. They are so ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - 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) - Managing Hypertension - 5 Steps to Save Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is an alarming epidemic that is claiming the lives of many Americans. Medically defined as a cardiovascular condition, if untreated, it leads to more sever complications and potential death. What Americans should know it that managing hypertension is not ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Mesothelioma Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma, a cancer that is associated with a person’s exposure to asbestos, is becoming a growing concern among many of today’s population. Every year, thousands are diagnosed with this disease and, sadly, the disease is often fatal. People need not be directly exposed to asbestos to ...
Views: 1135 - All Guys Health And Fitness Difficulties - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from David PammerAll About Adult males nicely getting Could Finger Length Predict Penile Length? A examine the relative length of one's man’s index and ring fingers is likely to be a great predictor of the length of his genitalia, according to South Korean researchers. They discovered that the ratio in ...
Views: 1134 - The Advantages of Slow Dieting - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Lawrence WileyThere is a certain mentality that says fast improvement is best for health situations. This conclusion doesn't necessarily stand up. Let's take the example of weight loss. I just saw an ad that said, "Take off 21 pounds in 30 days." What do you think of that? Should one take off twenty pounds ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - 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) - Tips to Avoid and Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jaison WilliamsIn today’s busy world, high blood pressure has become a common health problem. And most of them are not aware that they have this. When this goes beyond control it causes lot of health problems. Now what is high blood pleasure? This is commonly known as hyper tension, the condition when the ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Valerian - Still Lacks FDA Approval as Hypertension Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonValerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress. The biochemicals of valerian are similar to the ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Hypertension - Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraWith a rapid change in lifestyles, work pressures, a fast paced life or even personal habits, hypertension has come across as a medical issue of significant magnitude and serious concern. The condition is vastly prevalent in both, developing and developed countries. In United States, 67 ...
Views: 1130 - Mesothelioma Lawsuits Uphold Victims - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer and it originates in mesothelium. The thin lining or film surrounding cavities and organs in the human body is mesothelium. Cancerous cells and tissues in mesothelium typically affect neighboring cells and tissues. The cancer can rapidly ...
Views: 1130 - Cardiac Surgery Reduces the Chances of Heart Attack - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanThe professions of doctors are always looked up to as people consider them a rescue ranger; they are considered the most reliable professional people after God who is always ready to save the endangered life. When you want to improve your personal life health is an important issue since to be ...
Views: 1128 - Heart Attack – Warning Signs, Causes and Medication - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from canie cruzApproximately 1 million people in the US experience a heart attack every year. About 460,000 people die due to the same. About half of the heart attack patients die before getting any medical assistance. Though heart attack is a grave health concern, you could probably save a life by knowing ...
Views: 1128 - Eat Healthy To Help Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsIf you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your heart. Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice to help us lower the risk of heart disease ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Reduce Heart Failure When You Eat Whole Grains - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonYour risk of heart failure is increased by a variety of factors, such as coronary artery disease, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and hypertension. What you eat has a major impact on these risk factors. A new study was recently released in the Journal of the American Dietetic ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol With the Foods You Eat - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordSo you want to eat your way to lower cholesterol. Well the good news is that you can do just that. If you eat the right foods you can actually lower your cholesterol. So let's get eating! But before we begin eating I need to tell you up front that you also need to do some exercising too. ...
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