The Holiday Season is a time when there are extra demands on us. We try to cram even more activities into our already-crowded schedules. For many of us, a regular cardio exercise program is one of the things that we think we can let slide. This would be a mistake, since we need to stay [...]
November 2009
The Holiday Season is a time for celebrating with friends and family. We extend good wishes to people we know and look forward to a New Year full of promise. Part of the celebration involves eating special foods that we don’t enjoy at other times of the year. With a bit of planning, you can [...]
Once a patient has been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), the doctor will suggest a course of treatment. The actual plan will vary from patient to patient, and depend on how serious the condition is. If the case of heart failure is relatively mild, the doctor may suggest that the patient make some lifestyle [...]
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart isn’t pumping strongly enough to keep the body’s cells well supplied with oxygen-rich blood. As a result, the lungs and tissues in the body become congested (they fill up with fluid). People over the age of 40 are at risk for developing CHF. More than [...]
The results of a new study have revealed that having a high level of Vitamin D in the body lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. Having a very low level of the Sunshine Vitamin in your system increases your risk of heart failure. The study, conducted by Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center [...]
New research released by Donald Lloyd-Jones from Northwestern University offers predictions about the likelihood of a 40-year-old developing certain medical conditions during their lifetime, and the numbers are astonishing. Here’s the rundown: A man has a 1 in 2 chance of developing coronary heart disease. For women, the odds are 1 in 3. The chance [...]
There are approximately 2,200 heart transplants performed in the United States each year, according to the American Heart Association. In 2008, 57 recipients of new hearts were between the ages of 6-10. The number one reason why a person may need to be placed on the transplant list for a heart is due to an [...]
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) is a heart defect that affects between 2-3 percent of the population. This condition is usually diagnosed in young adults between 20-40 years of age. The Mitral Valve is one of the four located in the heart. As the heart beats, the valves open and close to let blood flow from [...]
Losing weight is something that can lower your risk of heart disease. Here are some simple tips to help you get on the right nutritional track: 1. Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Fruits and vegetables are tasty and low in calories. They provide much-needed fiber and fill you up so that you [...]
Taking a low dose of Aspirin on a daily basis can help prevent a heart attack in patients who have already had one. If you have not had a heart attack or a stroke, the risks of taking Aspirin may outweigh the benefits. The results of a study published in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin [...]
