Browse Category: Heart
Published: February 12, 2008
Heart disease (including stroke) is the leading cause of death for both men and women. And although you can’t combat every risk factor (such as family history, age, race), there are things you can do to avoid falling prey to heart disease - simple ways to help keep your heart in tip-top shape.
Published: February 12, 2008
Has anyone ever said to you - "You must have poor circulation"? Perhaps it was in response to your complaints about cold hands, cold feet, or just always being cold in general. Well, I know I've had many people say that to me! But what exactly is "circulation" and why might mine be poor?
Published: February 19, 2008
Here are two important questions for you... Question #1: Are you a woman? Question #2: If your answer to #1 was “yes” do you know you may be at serious risk for heart disease?
Published: February 21, 2008
Do you have a healthy heart? With heart disease being the leading cause of death in both men and women, it’s likely that you could be one of many folks reading this article that struggles in the heart health area.
Published: February 26, 2008
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? According to the American Heart Association, approximately one-third of all adults have high blood pressure. This condition is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer” as there are often no symptoms until it becomes a health risk.
Published: February 28, 2008
Are you struggling to stay on a heart-healthy diet? Maybe heart disease runs in your family and you’re trying to take steps to prevent it. Or, you may have already been diagnosed with some form of heart disease and are implementing habits to reverse that diagnosis. Whatever your case may be, it’s not always easy to stick to what the doctor orders when it comes to your diet. It can be difficult to cut out a lot of the sugars and sodium that are linked to increased cardiovascular risk, and add the fruits, vegetables and whole-grain, high-fiber foods that help to lower it.
Published: March 04, 2008
A recent study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association reports daily supplements of a fatty acid found in fish oil halves the risk of sudden death in heart attack survivors.
Published: March 11, 2008
Do you appreciate a really good meal? Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or meat-lover, there’s nothing like enjoying the foods you relish. Unfortunately for some, the foods you love the most often contain the things worst for your body. When was the last time you had a steak? Or worse yet, steak and eggs? These two foods contain cholesterol, which in excess amounts can be harmful to your health.
Published: March 13, 2008
Have you had your cholesterol checked recently? High cholesterol can contribute to many serious medical conditions, and if left unchecked is a leading cause of heart attacks and heart disease.
Published: April 17, 2008
Does heart disease run in your family? Or have you already been diagnosed with some form of heart condition? Neither one of these outlooks seems easy, and both can be life-changing. You might be worried that you’ll have to start taking medication – and even worse, keep taking medication . . . for the rest of your life. And that leads to other concerns, such as the cost and side effects of such medication. Are you stuck in a no-win situation? Not in the least. There are ways to protect your heart – the natural way. Let’s take a look . . .
