Spending on Heart Disease Drugs Doubles in a Decade, CDN Study Finds

July 6, 2009

If you ever have any doubts about the seriousness of heart disease as a threat to your health, consider the results of a Canadian study. Between 1996 and 2006, spending on medications used to treat cardiovascular disease increased by a whopping 200 percent! A total of $5 billion is spent each year on heart drugs, [...]

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Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

July 3, 2009

If you have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, it means that your heart isn’t pumping strongly enough to pump blood throughout your body. This condition can be caused by high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or a previous heart attack that damaged the muscle. Congenital heart defects can also cause congestive heart failure. See [...]

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Migraines Linked to Heart Disease in Women

June 29, 2009

If you are a middle-aged or a senior woman who experiences migraines with auras (flashing lights or an aroma that indicates an episode is imminent), your risk of heart disease or stroke is higher than for women who don’t get migraines. A new study indicates that frequent migraines (more than once a month) may be [...]

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Michael Jackson’s Death Reminds Us to Take Heart Disease Seriously

June 28, 2009

We may be able to avoid thinking about the risks of heart disease as we go about our busy lives, but when a celebrity like Michael Jackson dies of a heart attack at age 50, we can’t help but be shaken by the news. For some reason, this kind of event has a bigger impact [...]

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Eat Peanut Butter to Prevent Heart Attack

June 25, 2009

Many of us remember peanut butter sandwiches as a quick, simple option for lunch. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found that eating peanuts or consuming peanut butter a minimum of five times a week will cut your risk of heart heart attack by a whopping 50 percent. The reason why eating peanut butter lowers [...]

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What is Cardiogenic Shock?

June 22, 2009

When a person’s heart is damaged to the extent that it cannot pump sufficient blood throughout the body, this condition is called cardiogenic shock. The damage may be caused by a disorder affecting the heart valves, the heart’s electrical system, or the heart muscle itself. Symptoms of cardiogenic shock include: Confusion Inability to concentrate Lack [...]

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Study Finds Slightly Overweight People Live Longer

June 20, 2009

Experts have linked obesity and the risk of heart disease for some time. The results of a new study have been released, and the results are surprising. Being a bit chubby can help you live longer. If you happen to be slightly overweight at the age of 40, you will live an average of six-seven [...]

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Psoriasis Linked to Heart Disease

June 17, 2009

You can now add psoriasis to the ever-growing list of medical conditions that have been linked to heart disease. Dr. Robert S. Kirsner, vice chairman of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and co-author of the study stated, “Psoriasis imposes the same level of risk as high blood lipids and smoking.” [...]

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Chemical Found in Food Containers, Heart Disease Linked

June 15, 2009

A chemical used to in coatings applied to the interior of food and beverage containers and clear plastic bottles has been linked to heart disease, and women are especially at risk. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that bisphenol A (BPA) may be responsible for arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). BPA is used in several [...]

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3 Ways High Blood Pressure Affects Your Body

June 14, 2009

High blood pressure affects your body in a number of ways, and none of them are good for your health. If your blood pressure is elevated, it can lead to bleeding in the brain caused by weakened blood vessels. Having a stroke can cause weakness, trouble with balance, difficulty swallowing, poor judgment, and depression. Some [...]

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