Women Need to Know More About Treating Heart Disease
Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made.
Why High Blood Cholesterol Is Dangerous
Cholesterol, like fat, cannot move around the bloodstream on its own because it does not mix with water. The bloodstream carries cholesterol in particles called lipoproteins that are like blood-borne cargo trucks delivering cholesterol to various body tissues to be used, stored or excreted. But too much of this circulating cholesterol can injure arteries, especially the coronary ones that supply the heart. This leads to accumulation of cholesterol-laden ?plaque? in vessel linings, a condition ca
What Makes Our Blood Cholesterol High?
Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat.
What Is Low Blood Pressure?
Apart from the technical interpretation, low blood pressure is a sort of disease that saps energy from all parts of your body and mind. Your spirits are down and your body starts shivering. You get a feeling of sinking ? and you need a rescue mission immediately!!
Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack
Many individuals who experience signs of a heart attack allow them to go unnoticed. Ignoring the tale-tell signs of a heart attack can cause the problem to be much more serious than necessary, potentially leading to heart failure and even death.
Treating And Preventing Heart Problems
If you’re a senior or love someone who is, take heart. A new study is shedding light on ways to help older Americans keep healthier longer.
Trans Fats are Another Cause of High Blood Pressure
About 150 years ago, the shortage of butter created the need for margarine. Since then trans fats have become a part of our diet … and they are killing us. Discover how you can avoid these dangerous fats … and the heart disease and high blood pressure they cause.
Tips For Reducing Your Risk
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number-one killer of Americans in the U.S.
Three miles in 30 days running program..
This program is for the former jogger or runner, who has taken one to three months off, but still not to far gone and not more than 35 pounds overweight..