Springing forward allows us to enjoy more daylight hours in the evening, but this annual practice also increases the risk of heart attack in the first few days immediately following the time change. Approximately one-quarter of the Earth’s population follows this shift in time twice a year. Daylight Saving Time for residents of most parts [...]
Heart Conditions
If you have been diagnosed with angina, it doesn’t mean that you are barred from having an active life. Once the doctor has finished investigating your medical condition, he or she will recommend a level of intensity for exercise that fits with your medical condition without putting an undue strain on your heart. Like all [...]
When a person has a heart attack, it’s natural for them to look to a triggering event as the reason for it. The fact is the heart attack occurred because of an underlying health condition. Stress or another event contributed to it. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the organ is slowed or [...]
Rather than avoiding being active, heart failure patients can and should exercise. Before starting an exercise program, congestive heart failure patients should consult their doctor to find out what types of exercise and what level of activity is considered safe for them. Weight training for heart failure patients can be an effective way to improve [...]
People who are living with stable angina can, with their doctor’s blessing, participate in aerobic exercise as part of a treatment plan. Medications can and do have their place in helping to relieve the symptoms of angina, and a combination of the right drug and an active lifestyle can help to train the heart to [...]
Heart failure is not the same thing as someone’s heart stopping. This term refers to a condition where the heart has been damaged due to a heart attack or other disorder and is not pumping blood at full capacity. The organs and tissues in the body don’t get the same level of nutrients as they [...]
Recovery after heart valve surgery can take some time, especially if the condition leading to surgery was present for some time. Aerobic exercise can be part of a recovery plan following heart surgery and getting physical offers a number of benefits to the patient. The person who is up and moving after the procedure will [...]
Chest pain in adults is a sign that the individual needs to seek medical attention immediately. When children complain of this symptom, it’s unlikely that they are experiencing a heart attack. Although heart failure in children does exist, it’s a rare condition for a person in this age group. When a young person complains of [...]
Chest pain in teens when exercising does not necessarily mean the same thing as when an adult experiences a similar symptom. The young person and his or her parents have learned to associate pain in the upper torso with a serious medical condition, such as a heart attack. When unfortunate events, such as a student [...]
We have all heard about the increased risk of osteoporosis that older women face. Many middle-aged and senior females have been taking calcium supplements to try to reduce their risk, whether they have been diagnosed with this health concern or not. The results of a new study indicate that taking calcium in this form has [...]
