Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "disease risk factors" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Should Obese Older Adults in Health Care Communities Be Encouraged to Lose Weight? The obesity epidemic challenges health care professionals who care for older adults. Our next great challenge in working with the nutritional needs of older adults in health care communities will be one that we have not worried about in many years: obe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://beckydorner.articlealley.com/should-obese-older-adults-in-health-care-communities-be-encouraged-to-lose-weight-2422644.html 26th March 2012 Women Heart Disease Most people think that woman heart disease is impossible because heart disease is often perceived to be a problem for men. But more women that men die of heart disease every year. Statistics show that almost every year, 8.6 million women in the whole worl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michellejthompson.articlealley.com/women-heart-disease-2177571.html 10th April 2011 High Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Still Prevalent in the U.S. Over the past 10 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have invested a lot of time and effort to educate the public about the dangers of high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. But despite some improvements, far too many Am... http://www.articlealley.com/http://doctorshealthpress.articlealley.com/high-cholesterol-blood-pressure-still-prevalent-in-the-us-2075863.html 28th February 2011 How To Minimise Heart Disease Risk The Natural Way Are you one of the many that suffer from heart disease, or even worse? Maybe have already had a heart attack. Presently, it's not difficult to meet some who is suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack before or who has been told they coul... http://www.articlealley.com/http://maustin.articlealley.com/how-to-minimise-heart-disease-risk-the-natural-way-1977643.html 21st January 2011 Hearty Information – Chest Pain Angina in Women Are you worried about your left chest pain? It might be angina chest pain and can be a sign of a heart problem. Heart problems are the world's top killers. Don't let them sneak in to your life. Learn what are hear problems, symptoms, prevention and manage... http://www.articlealley.com/http://evamcmahon27.articlealley.com/hearty-information--chest-pain-angina-in-women-1831538.html 10th November 2010 What Is Balloon Angioplasty? Balloon Angioplasty is said to be the best way to treat coronary artery diseases (CAD). What are the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure? Does it really relieve the symptoms like sharp chest pain or angina attacks? Let’s discuss coronary arter... http://www.articlealley.com/http://willie10.articlealley.com/what-is-balloon-angioplasty-1828299.html 08th November 2010 The Benefits of Cissus Quadrangularis Cissus quadrangularis is an ancient medicinal plant known as the Veld grape. It is located in places such as Africa and Asia, and can also be found in the warmer parts of Ceylon and India. It is a known herbal plant that is recognized mostly for its abili... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garystanton.articlealley.com/the-benefits-of-cissus-quadrangularis-1797834.html 18th October 2010 Am I At Risk of Heart Disease Asking if I am at risk of heart disease is somewhat of a loaded question. After all, it is not unusual to see two people who eat the same foods, participate in many of the same activities, but yet have entirely different health concerns. The most like... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robhawkinis.articlealley.com/am-i-at-risk-of-heart-disease-1535030.html 06th May 2010 Heart Attack, Heart Attack Surgery in India at Affordable Cost, Heart Surgery India Heart Surgery In India Heart Attack India,Heart Attack Surgery India,Cost Heart Surgery India Prevention of Heart Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death worldwide and in developing countries like India, the r... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wecarehealthservices.articlealley.com/heart-attack-heart-attack-surgery-in-india-at-affordable-cost-heart-surgery-india-1511602.html 22nd April 2010 Know About The of Inflammation And Age Related Disease It is one of the fact that the biological mechanisms underlying telomere shortening are generally thought to be oxidative stress and inflammation. Increased oxidative stress has been shown to increase rates of telomere shortening in vitro. Using this theo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anjurisingh.articlealley.com/know-about-the-of-inflammation-and-age-related-disease-1496955.html 12th April 2010 Avoiding Diabetes With Cooking Wisely There is a strong correlation between obesity and the onset of type 2 diabetes with its associated insulin resistance. It should be pointed out that in the United States the proportion of the population under 40 that can be clinically defined as obese now... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lesfinley.articlealley.com/avoiding-diabetes-with-cooking-wisely-1338128.html 08th January 2010 Education Can Be Cheap Health Insurance The United States Congress is debating how to reform health care services in the United States; unfortunately, the core problem is that most Americans do not have any understanding of their health and wellness. Despite statistics indicating that more t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucepreble.articlealley.com/education-can-be-cheap-health-insurance-1307530.html 21st December 2009 Poor Helath Education is Killing Americans Health care reform has dominated headlines in the U.S lately, but experts are suggesting that what may also need improvement is the understanding that individual Americans have about their own health and wellness. Despite evidence indicating that more... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucepreble.articlealley.com/poor-helath-education-is-killing-americans-1307529.html 21st December 2009 The Truth about Omega 3 and Weight Loss Let me tell you a quick story. In a recent study concerning omega 3 and weight loss, conducted by researchers at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, it was found that the consumption of 50 grams of chia seeds, a food product rich in the omega-3 al... http://www.articlealley.com/http://laurelcohen.articlealley.com/the-truth-about-omega-3-and-weight-loss-1249484.html 24th November 2009 Heart Attack surgery abroad – treatments available and competency of surgeons Heart Attack/Caridac Arrest Treatment In India A heart attack is the death of a portion of heart muscle in an area where there is a sudden loss of blood supply. Without prompt treatment, this can lead to the affected part of the heart. Heart attack is ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wecareindia.articlealley.com/heart-attack-surgery-abroad--treatments-available-and-competency-of-surgeons-1097420.html 18th September 2009 Fish Oil For Cardiovascular Health: Fishing For A Way to Prevent Coronary Disease With the abundance of food and the ease of living that modern conveniences afford us, it has become the main reason why many of us are much less active than our forefathers. Unfortunately, such widespread mellowness has a detrimental effect on the health ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://francismurphy.articlealley.com/fish-oil-for-cardiovascular-health-fishing-for-a-way-to-prevent-coronary-disease-1067207.html 04th September 2009 Diabetes diet: the low glycemic index diet is much more than just a fad diet A diabetes diet is crucial when a person suffers from diabetes. The low glycemic index diet is not a special food package but is just a little more than a diet plan for healthy living for people in general. A low gi diet is not a special food that is pac... http://www.articlealley.com/http://josemtalavera.articlealley.com/diabetes-diet-the-low-glycemic-index-diet-is-much-more-than-just-a-fad-diet-1014852.html 03rd August 2009 Heart Diseases Prevention, Ways to Prevent Heart Disease Our heart pumps blood and it's the lifeline of our body. We can't ignore them. In order to keep them safe we should prevent the rise of Triglycerides level in our body. These are fats, which are produced in our body. Excess of Triglycerides in our body ca... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnadison.articlealley.com/heart-diseases-prevention-ways-to-prevent-heart-disease-931502.html 12th June 2009 Depression May Have Connection To Cardiac Death In Women Without Previous Heart Disease Medical News Today reports that new data published in the March 17, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggest that relatively healthy women without previous heart conditions suffering severe depression are at increased risk o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://apexcardiology.articlealley.com/depression-may-have-connection-to-cardiac-death-in-women-without-previous-heart-disease-848966.html 07th April 2009 Eating For A Healthy Heart Here's a conundrum: While experts agree that high cholesterol and blood pressure are crucial heart disease risk factors, many people who suffer chest pain or even heart attacks have levels that are perfectly normal. This puzzle has prompted researchers to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jeaniesmith.articlealley.com/eating-for-a-healthy-heart-824368.html 13th March 2009 Health Effects of Being Overweight: The Dangerous Truths Weight and health are strongly related to each other. The risk of disease goes up as weight gain pushes you out of the healthy weight range and into the overweight, obese range. Till date, obesity has been linked with more than thirty medical conditions. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rajeevk.articlealley.com/health-effects-of-being-overweight-the-dangerous-truths-809557.html 05th March 2009 Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin. Atorvastatin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old and in those who have not reached puberty; safety and effectiveness in these children have not... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dianadj.articlealley.com/atorvastatin-is-an-hmgcoa-reductase-inhibitor-799770.html 26th February 2009 Tai Chi for Your Head and Your Heart We've written before about the benefits of Tai Chi for your brain fitness and your immune system. In fact, we go into some detail on this topic in a couple sections of our new book, BrainFit for Life. Now a new study shows some striking effects of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://simonevans.articlealley.com/tai-chi-for-your-head-and-your-heart-680554.html 03rd November 2008 Information on prostate cancer and it’s causes Introduction : Prostate cancer is cancer of the small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, affecting about one in six ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://peterhutch.articlealley.com/information-on-prostate-cancer-and-its-causes-527468.html 01st May 2008 The Benefits of Dietary Fiber The old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," couldn't ring more true today, as Americans are finally beginning to realize the staggering health benefits of dietary fiber. Boosting the fiber content of your diet does not mean you'll be gnawing... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lazysubmit.articlealley.com/the-benefits-of-dietary-fiber-485937.html 06th March 2008 Studies Show Yoga has Multiple Benefits With thousands of Yoga Studios and Millions of Yoga and Pilates Students participating in the Yoga Month 09.2008 national awareness campaign and the 10 City Yoga Health Festivals you might ask yourself, what exactly are the health benefits of yoga? Is the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johannesrfisslinger.articlealley.com/studies-show-yoga-has-multiple-benefits-252881.html 18th January 2008 Metabolic Syndrome Researchers have found certain variables play an important role in a person's chances of developing heart disease. These variables are called risk factors. In recent years, researchers have found that some of these heart disease risk factors cluster toget... http://www.articlealley.com/http://limingwong.articlealley.com/metabolic-syndrome-208775.html 29th August 2007 Heart Disease Risk Factors: How to Avoid Increasing YOUR Risks A heart disease risk factor is basically a lifestyle choice or habit followed by an individual that makes them more susceptible to this killer disease. Almost 60 million Americans have some kind of heart disease, which is the most prolific killer of adult... http://www.articlealley.com/http://paulschaverien.articlealley.com/heart-disease-risk-factors-how-to-avoid-increasing-your-risks-204471.html 22nd August 2007 Depression | How Depression Hurts Your Heart By Stacey Colino As if feeling bad weren't enough, negative emotions could be harming your heart. Over time, persistent blues, anxiety or anger can increase the risk of heart diseaseâ€"or make an existing condition worse. "Psychosocial factors are inc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://remedymagazine.articlealley.com/depression--how-depression-hurts-your-heart-179540.html 29th June 2007 Digestive system what causes peptic ulcers Peptic ulcer is a common disease affecting millions of people every year, appears on the duoden lining and at the area of the stomach, the duoden lining is eroded by the stomach acid and develops stomach and duodenal ulcers also known as peptic ulcer. It... http://www.articlealley.com/http://groshanfabiola.articlealley.com/digestive-system-what-causes-peptic-ulcers-159705.html 15th May 2007 Can Aspirin Really Keep Heart Attack Away? According to the new guidelines issued by American Heart Association (AHA) and published in the Feb 20, 2007 issue of Circulation, Journal of AHA, all women of 65 and older should consider taking a daily dose of aspirin. In contrast to 162 mg previousl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ngpenghock.articlealley.com/can-aspirin-really-keep-heart-attack-away-134314.html 02nd March 2007 Are Middle Aged Men More Prone to Heart Disease? For years, heart disease has been associated most prominently with middle aged men. However, recent studies have put this myth to rest. Dr. Robert Beaglehole , WHO Director of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion, states that "the old stereotype of cardi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marydesaulniers.articlealley.com/are-middle-aged-men-more-prone-to-heart-disease-98051.html 09th November 2006 Cardiovascular Disease and Women Cardiovascular disease, also known as CVD, is the number one killer of men and women of all ethnic groups in the United States. Cardiovascular diseases include such ailments as high blood pressure, arrythmia, valve disease, congestive heart failure and st... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amandabaker.articlealley.com/cardiovascular-disease-and-women-31232.html 22nd February 2006 Heart Disease: Premature Cardiovascular Disease Last researchers pointing that women who suffer during pregnancy certain complications could be more likely to develop a special kind of premature cardiovascular disease, according to these studies published, mothers with maternal placental syndrome have ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hectormilla.articlealley.com/heart-disease-premature-cardiovascular-disease-16552.html 21st November 2005