The good news about adolescent heart disease is that it’s not a major cause of death for younger people. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for adults in North America, though. According to the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, someone dies every 37 seconds due to cardiovascular disease. High [...]
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Cardio exercise is sometimes referred to as aerobics. When you are doing an activity that involves the large muscles of the body, such as those in your legs, that increases your heart rate, you are getting cardio exercise. While getting your heart rate elevated is a good way to strengthen your muscles and burn calories [...]
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Cholesterol is a fat that is produced by the liver, and it is in every cell in the human body. Cholesterol must be present for a person to be healthy. Good cholesterol, also known as HDL, can prevent cardiovascular disease. When LDL, or bad cholesterol, levels are too high, the individual is at increased risk [...]
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Triglycerides are a form of fat that is stored in the blood. Humans need to eat to keep all the cells in their bodies well nourished. The calories that aren’t used right away are converted to triglycerides. The triglycerides are used to provide energy in between meals. Someone who consumes more calories than they burn [...]
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Including high fiber foods in your diet can help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of developing heart disease. The two types of dietary fiber are soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble Fiber For heart health, include foods containing soluble fiber in your diet. This type absorbs liquid and acts as a natural stool-softener. Another [...]
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The results from several studies are in, and they point to a relationship between male baldness and hypertension. Men who start to lose their hair at an early age appear to be at increased risk. A group of 250 Caucasian men between the ages of 35-65 participated in a study in 2007. The subjects were [...]
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Have you ever wondered how decisions about who should be given a heart transplant are made? The surgery has successfully been performed on newborn babies, as well as senior citizens. Unfortunately, not everyone who needs a new heart will receive one since there is a shortage of organs available for transplant. A heart (or any [...]
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Not all heart attacks look like what we see on television or in the movies. Knowing the heart attack warning signs and acting appropriately can help to save someone’s life…even your own! 1. Pressure or pain in the chest This crushing sensation may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sweating. A sensation that feels like [...]
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