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24th September 2009
We always associate weight with health: if one is over-weight, he or she is always advised or encouraged to lose weight. But when it comes to heart disease, being fit is as important as being thin, according to a report published in 2004 in the Journal of... Read >
Author: jsolutionS00523rd September 2009
Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than singles, ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
As you devour this article, remember that the rest of it contains valuable information related to high blood pressure and in some way related to hypertension and diet, finger blood pressure, blood pressure salt or omron hem 711ac automatic blood pressure ... Read >
Author: monty11123rd September 2009
Obesity rates have increased dramatically in the last 25 years. Overweight and obesity are important health concerns for adults, children, and adolescents.
An estimated 25.6 percent of adults in the United States reported being obese in 2007, an incre... Read >
Author: syljona22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a g... Read >
Author: kashmiri22nd September 2009
Here's some news you can take to heart: Experts say more than 70 million Americans currently live with a cardiovascular disease. And coronary heart disease is a leading cause of premature, permanent disability in the U.S. workforce.
Fortunately, there... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
A number of Americans have put their hearts into lowering their cholesterol. Yet a recent American Heart Association survey found that many adults with high cholesterol still don't realize that they have an increased risk of developing heart disease.
A... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: trinity.services02022nd September 2009
The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxida... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Meditation is good for your heart. This is the message recently (in the year of 2006) conveyed by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study reported that transcendental meditation (TM), a relaxation technique reduced the risk factors of coronary heart ... Read >
Author: theglobal66421st September 2009
Have you read about the fish oil and cholesterol study done recently? Fish oil, given to professional football players, was proven effective in improving cholesterol levels.
We've all heard the reports, from experts, about how taking fish oil supplemen... Read >
Author: Marcia Kruger21st September 2009
From fixing leaking roofs to repainting peeling walls, many people take on renovation jobs themselves to enhance their homes. But when it comes to enhancing their health, many Americans simply aren't tackling the job.
Nearly 38 million Americans have ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
If you thought being obese is being the target of fun, it only tells the part of the story about dangers and predicaments obesity exposes you to. Obesity is no more a simple result of overeating-lead-to-overweight case. To quote the American Obesity Assoc... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Although many people interchange and use them differently, the terms “Cardiac arrest” and “heart attach” are never the same. A heart attack may sometimes result in a cardiac arrest, but only sometimes, though not all. A cardiac arrest refers to th... Read >
Author: minnietimpsonqh18th September 2009
Current trends and statistics show that people are making healthier decisions at the grocery store. In fact, according to a recent survey by the Grocery Manufacturers of America, "73 percent of primary grocery shoppers reported they were buying more nutr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Cardiac MRI treatment in India
Detailed MR images allow physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called ... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia18th September 2009
We always associate weight with health: if one is over-weight, he or she is always advised or encouraged to lose weight. But when it comes to heart disease, being fit is as important as being thin, according to a report published in 2004 in the Journal of... Read >
Author: krishankant17th September 2009
We have been bombarded with all the negative information about fats and how they are bad for our health, but as we know there are always two sides to a story. It is true that certain fats (mainly fast food fats) are the contributing factor to some disease... Read >
Author: latoyaval17th September 2009
Reduce cholesterol naturally is the best way and can be done to reduce your cholesterol. Although cholesterol found in animal foods, but cholesterol levels in different in different parts of animals. In general, the cholesterol in bushmeat were higher tha... Read >
Author: pyllis17th September 2009
Cholesterol is indissoluble in blood, but is moved in the circulatory system bound to one of the kinds of lipoprotein, spherical particles, which have an exterior, constituted mainly of water-soluble proteins.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is also found i... Read >
Author: jsolutions00817th September 2009
Heart health is one of the top worry in western or westernized countries as we know that heart organ of our body and it perform most vital function is to pump the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body and the health of your heart is most vital to your... Read >
Author: Ketty15th September 2009
(NC)—Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams of die... Read >
Author: Nirmal14th September 2009
Juicers
We all know that fruits and vegetables are full of powerful nutrients that help us in a variety of health problems. We also know that cooking or heating destroys the nutritional properties and we lose the phytochemicals, antioxidants, living enz... Read >
Author: shaily10th September 2009
Are you frustrated with your cholesterol levels even though you are on medication to lower it? EPA fish oil may help.
First of all, it is always a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be aware of any food, drug or supplement interaction... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby08th September 2009
Sally C. Pipes offers a dangerously misleading diagnosis in her Aug. 30 column, "An ounce of prevention is no cost-saving cure." Citing a recent CBO analysis, Pipes wrongly concludes that preventive health care raises costs by increasing utilization.
... Read >
04th September 2009
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 ... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy04th September 2009
6 kinds of lazy weight loss methods
1, Cucumber
Have more cucumbers in your three meals, persist in 7 days will make you lose weight, by that time you will particularly miss those tasty foods. This is a very good way to scrape the oil.
Principle: cu... Read >
Author: Serene31st August 2009
Eating should be done carefully. If you have been eating a lot recently, you might be one of those people that suffer from the effects of obesity. Because of obesity, people become sick. The weight loss industry makes lots of cash by selling weight los... Read >
Author: Carson Solis30th August 2009
Don't Shoot The Messenger!
Here is some information about the most common weight-related health problems that may develop in an overweight person.
Coronary Heart Disease
One of the key aspects of a hearts health is the ability of the heart and its ... Read >
Author: Tom aspin23rd August 2009
Obesity has become a major health problem worldwide and especially in the western world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that this "globesity" epidemic includes over one billion overweight adults of which at the least 300 million are conside... Read >
Author: HWNTeam20th August 2009
The best way of taking control over your health issues is by being proactive in keeping up with important procedures regarding your health. Cholesterol testing is one of the most vital of those procedures, and it is a safe and virtually pain free way to t... Read >
Author: Henry Fong19th August 2009
In the United States smoking kills approximately more than 400,000 people every year. Of that large number around 30-40 percent are deaths in relation to heart diseases. With so much effort put forth to anti-smoking campaigns there are still a very large ... Read >
Author: Sun B13th August 2009
If you have heard out from your physician or from doing home cholesterol test that you have a high total cholesterol level, one of the first things you need to do is to alter your diet to a low cholesterol diet to help you lower your cholesterol.
Gett... Read >
Author: C.G.13th August 2009
Losing your weight and avoiding weight gain as you grow older are important things to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a large number of potenti... Read >
Author: Fee13th August 2009
The man tries their best to do everything to improve health and look better. Many people even take daily multi-vitamin, designed specifically to give daily nutrients which your body needs. The daily stress results in the lack of energy, premature aging, l... Read >
Author: Robert Bell10th August 2009
Black tea is one of the most common types of tea available on the market, but that simply does not take away from its healthful qualities. Black loose tea can be used to reduce the risk of stroke, decrease coronary heart disease risks and even helps the d... Read >
Author: redleaftea11@gmail.com09th August 2009
All the information on diabetes currently available is so conflicting and thus confusing, that it makes it scary for you, if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes. That is why it is so important to be sure that the information on diabet... Read >
Author: Jose M. Talavera08th August 2009
BMI calculators are highly useful in regards to losing weight. They measure your body mass index which is a measurement of body fat based on calculations regarding height and weight and it applies to both men and women between the ages of eighteen and si... Read >
Author: DannyWood07th August 2009
Living a very healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and a low-fat diet, as well as keeping off excess weight, can definitely maintain heart health and also lower the risks of developing chronic heart disease. Generally the prospect of developing heart ... Read >
Author: steven marks03rd August 2009
The benefits of fish oil supplements are numerous. They are among the richest source of Omega 3's, which are essential fatty acids and vital for our good health and well-being. Find out how you can reap the amazing health benefits of Omega 3's in this art... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
If there is just one supplement I would recommend for overall excellent health and well-being -- it would be fish oil. The benefits of fish oil supplements are numerous. Find out how you can reap the amazing fish oil benefits in this article.
There are... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
The benefits of fish oil supplements are numerous. They are one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health. Find out how you can reap the amazing fish oil benefits in this article.
Here are 7 amazing b... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
The benefits of fish oil on our health are numerous as they are among the richest sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids. Find out how you can reap their complete health benefits without exposing yourself to the risk of Mercury poisoning!
Fatty fish ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
More and more people are choosing omega-3 fish oil supplements for a better health as the latest research reveals the amazing benefits of fish oil on overall health. Find out how you can reap their amazing health benefits without the risk of life-threaten... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in our health and well-being. Fish oil is among the richest sources of Omega 3's. Find out how you can reap the amazing benefits of fish oil supplements and Omega 3's without exposing yourself to Mercury poisoning!
... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
Fish oil is among the richest sources of essential omega-3 fats. Omega-3's are also called "fats of life" due to their vital role in our overall health and well-being. Find out how you can achieve the amazing health benefits of fish oil in this article.
... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
Although there are a lot of vitamins and supplements used for improving health, the benefits of fish oil supplements have a totally new dimension. They are the richest source of Omega 3's. In this article, find out how you can achieve an excellent health ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd August 2009
There are numerous benefits of fish oil and Omega 3's on our heart, brain, skin, joints, immune system, digestive system and eyes. In this article, find out the expert facts on how you can achieve the miraculous health benefits of Omega 3's.
Omega 3's ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani01st August 2009
Research in China has shown it to be useful in the treatment of symptoms related to high blood pressure such as dizziness, numbness of extremities, tinnitus, headaches, and pain behind the eyes. Another useful herb is Ye Ju Hua or chrysanthemum flower, wh... Read >
Author: Lord Abnev Solutionfinders01st August 2009
Omega 3 fatty acids are called "fats of life" due to their vital role in our overall health and well-being. Find out the expert facts on the amazing health benefits of Omega 3 for heart and brain health in this article.
Omega-3 for brain health
Our ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani31st July 2009
Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Medical evidence strongly suggests otherwise. Picking up a new trick or two is not only possible, it's well worth it. Now, there is no need to get offended. No one is suggesting you are old, or a dog. It is simply a po... Read >
Author: magnus31st July 2009
There are plenty of people (I’m not one of them) practicing or believing in alternative health who think that drinking milk is simply bad to the bone. A new meta-analysis from 324 milk-related studies by European researchers concludes that regular milk... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards31st July 2009
Omega-3 fatty acid DHA and EPA Omega 3 -- both are essential for the proper functioning and health of various body functions such as brain, cardiovascular health, digestive system, skin, joints and others. Find out how you can reap the amazing health bene... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani31st July 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in maintaining optimal health and vitality. But, what are the side effects of omega-3 overdose? Find out the expert facts in this article.
With regards to plant-based omega-3 sources such as walnuts and flaxse... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani31st July 2009
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids play a vital role in our overall health. Their recommended daily allowances have been defined by the USDA. Find out the expert facts on omega-3 fatty acids recommendations in this article.
So, what is the role of Omega 3... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani27th July 2009
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications provide temporary relief from stiff and aching joints, but come with significant side effects. Find out the natural treatment for stiff aching joints using omega 3's in this article.
1) A lot of peopl... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani27th July 2009
Funny, the best way to lose weight hadn’t even hit the radar. We get so busy living our lives and taking care of all our responsibilities that we forget about the one thing that is critical to our ability to continue on. Our bodies! To quote Jim Rohn, ... Read >
Author: S Gronholm27th July 2009
Coronary Artery Disease is commonly known as Heart Disease or Atherosclerosis. In coronary artery disease, plaque builds up inside the arteries. These plaques are formed by fats and cause the arteries to harden. The deposits are made of fat that came from... Read >
Author: Blubert Tavedorn24th July 2009
Undoubtedly, soy beans are proving to be the most adaptable nutraceutical on the market today. Products range from soy-based snack bars, to sprouted soy powder, soy-derived isoflavone supplements, isolated and texturized soy protein, soymilk and all sorts... Read >
Author: Kevin A23rd July 2009
Most people have heard about the great benefits of the acai berry. One of the most important is the fact that it helps people overcome heart problems, slow them down, or prevent oncoming heart issues. How does the acai berry do this and what exactly do... Read >
Author: Marco Sharpe20th July 2009
Regardless of how long you have been smoking and how much you smoke, the moment you put out your last cigarette there are changes that begin to take place within your body that signifies the beginning of the repair process. While some of the benefits from... Read >
Author: tim bock17th July 2009
He's sick of explaining how so many of your health problems will improve or even disappear as the result of a consistent exercise program.
He's tired of tallying your controllable risk factors which include physical inactivity and obesity.
So why do... Read >
Author: John Manjarres12th July 2009
If you have ever had someone in your family who suffered a stroke, then you know just how debilitating they can be. Our own beloved “eternal teenager” Dick Clark was stricken at the age of 75 and now the poor man’s speech is all by unintelligible. S... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros11th July 2009
The acai berry has been all over television and the news and has people asking, "What is acai good for?" Sometimes it gets headlines because people are touting its remarkable value as a health supplement. Other times because it has become the undeserving ... Read >
Author: Travis07th July 2009
Fats, The Good…The Bad and Omega 3.
This has become a hot topic lately. There is so much talk of fats, the healthy fats, the bad fats, the trans fats. I have done some research on fats, trying to keep it simple for us. Here is some important informati... Read >
Author: ashish05th July 2009
Ok, here is a quick quiz: Which phrase is scarier to you:
Great White Shark or Coronary Heart Disease? If you are like most people, hearing the words Great White Shark brings to mind an image of a terrifying man eating monster that could swallow you wh... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros01st July 2009
The reasons why a woman may decide to have a hysterectomy or may need to have a hysterectomy can vary. To some, a hysterectomy may be a necessary operation. Examples of such are those who have to have their ovaries removed for health reasons, like for rem... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft19th June 2009
The heart is a four chambered, hollow muscle and double acting pump that is located in the chest between the lungs. Heart diseases caused by high blood pressure contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the... Read >
Author: John Adison18th June 2009
Controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues’ gallery of ... Read >
Author: JonJG15th June 2009
Beer is a health drink? Binge drinking aside, in moderation beer actually has healthful results. Studies cited below point out many benefits from drinking beer. Home brewed beer is even better than commercial beer because it has no artificial colors, add... Read >
Author: ron king15th June 2009
Is beer a health drink? Binge drinking aside, in moderation beer actually has healthful results. Studies reported below point out many benefits from drinking beer. Home brewed beer is even better than commercial beer because it has no artificial colors, ... Read >
Author: ron king14th June 2009
If you are looking for a list of the foods containing omega 3 fatty acids that we eat every day, then you might be disappointed, especially if you compare it with a respective list of omega 6 acids.
Numerous studies and sources of information point to ... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
It is a fact that nowadays omega 3 fatty acids have gained huge popularity and people are becoming increasingly aware of their amazing health benefits.
The best source for these very important nutrients is fish oil.
Prestigious authorities like the ... Read >
Author: nicossty12th June 2009
Depression regardless of its cause can also be a cause of obesity. Children suffering from depression stay at home more often. Since they have difficulty relating with other children they prefer to stay at home and watch television instead. They become co... Read >
Author: petersonbran06th June 2009
A glass of wine a day is not only a pleasant relaxing drink to end the day with but it could also be good for you. There have been many studies about the benefits of wine and health and they have in general concluded that red wine is something that can be... Read >
Author: kristianphllps05th June 2009
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Insulin is the hormone responsible for the control of blood sugar (glucose) and is manufactured by the pancreas. People who have type 1 diabetes produce very little (or even none) of this hormone. As a result, they must... Read >
04th June 2009
Essential fatty acids are vital for our overall health and well-being. What are the recommended daily intakes of essential fatty acids? What are the special precautions you need to know? Find out the expert answers to these important questions in this art... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani04th June 2009
More and more people world over are getting fascinated by the amazing health benefits of Omega 3 fats on overall health and well-being. But, are depression and essential fatty acids also correlated? What are the benefits of Omega 3s in brain health? Find ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani04th June 2009
Healthy people who want to prevent heart attacks also find support at the Y. Motivated, often, by the illness or sudden death of a close friend or relative, they sign up for rigorous stress testing and blood tests to determine the health of their hearts a... Read >
Author: petersonbran03rd June 2009
Omega 3 fatty acids play a vital role in our health and well-being. But, are Omega 3 and mental health connected? If yes, how do the benefit the brain? Find out the expert answers to these important questions in this article.
Fish is one of the best "b... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani03rd June 2009
Omega 3 fish oil offers numerous health benefits. High-quality fish oil capsuls are one of the easiest, most effective and economical means to reap their benefits. Find out the expert facts about all you needed to know about omega 3 fish oil capsules.
... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani29th May 2009
Fat loss more important than weight loss: The craze for losing weight has often misled people to wrong kind of diet. Simply eating less and incorrect restraint on the intake of particular ingredients have often baleful effects on health, leave alone fitne... Read >
Author: naturalremedies29th May 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids are very important and play a vital role in our health and well-being. However, there might be positive and negatives of omega-3 supplements if they are abused or if the label is not followed. Find out the expert facts and precautions ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani29th May 2009
Omega 3 capsules serve as one of the most effective means to supplement your daily need's of omega 3 fatty acids. Find out the expert facts and the precautions you need take to find the best omega 3 supplements.
Omega 3 capsules play an effective role ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani29th May 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids provide a lot of amazing benefits for our overall health. Fish oil is one of their best sources and fish oil pills are an excellent means to reap the benefits of Omega 3s. Also, is fish oil harmful? Find out the expert answers to these... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani29th May 2009
The early part of the year is the time for the new resolutions we have about many things, including our personal appearance and fitness. Summer will soon be here and we want to look our best. Perhaps we have already signed up for the gym and rather predic... Read >
Author: David Ravech18th May 2009
Most people are literally eating poison every day without giving it a second thought. Eating this substance can make you fat and even small amounts (2% of total energy intake) are consistently linked to coronary heart disease. The research also confirms ... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto18th May 2009
DHA Omega 3's play a crucial and important role for the maintenance of a good health and well-being. Find out the expert facts on the best sources of DHA Omega 3s and how you can reap their amazing health benefits.
Fish oil is one of the best sources o... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani14th May 2009
How are fish oil supplements and cholesterol related? Is fish oil good for the heart, what are its health benefits and does it help to improve good cholesterol? Find out the expert answers to these important questions in this article.
Fish oil suppleme... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani14th May 2009
Pure fish oil supplements offer the best health benefits of fish, without the risk of toxins that arise due to contaminants and pollutants in seawater. Find out expert details that can help you make the best health decision.
Pure fish oil
Fish oil i... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani14th May 2009
Fish oil supplements gain the topmost position as dietary supplements due to their amazing health benefits. Find out the experts facts that you should know to make the best health decision on choosing the most effective fish oil products.
Fish oil supp... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani14th May 2009
DHA is one of the most essential components in DHA fish oil that gives it its wonderful health benefits. Find out the expert facts on how the most effective fish oil supplements can work wonders for your brain and heart health.
Importance and benefits ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani12th May 2009
Fish oil Omega 3 fatty acids play an essential role in our body's health and vitality. Find out the expert facts and scientific information that can help you choose the best fish oil supplements for an optimal and vibrant health.
Mainly found in fish o... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani12th May 2009
Using ultra refined fish oil as part of your health supplements is one of the best options that you should consider if you are rightfully worried about the presence of contaminants and pollutants in global sea waters. Find out expert facts in this article... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani12th May 2009
Before Bob Marley died, he said to his son Ziggy "Money can't buy life." He was right; all fortune on earth cannot buy health once it is too deteriorated. In fact, if gold and silver could buy health, there would not be so many diseases in the United Sta... Read >
Author: Raphaelo07th May 2009
Managing type 2 diabetes is concerned in lowering the blood sugar level by strictly following the planned diet by the dietitian and through regular exercise. Usually, an initial oral medication may suffice to correct the insulin defficiency. Since type 2 ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson07th May 2009
Managing type 2 diabetes is concerned in lowering the blood sugar level by strictly following the planned diet by the dietitian and through regular exercise. Usually, an initial oral medication may suffice to correct the insulin defficiency. Since type 2 ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson05th May 2009
The Top 7 Cannondale and Cannondale R700 Tips
The following article contains 7 hints and tips about cannondale and cannondale r700.
Let's face it, reading 7 tips isn't going to change your life, but at least it will give you an idea about what you c... Read >
Author: Coran Levison01st May 2009
In this world today our hearts are under constant threat and stress. This is despite 30 years of advances in every aspect of cardiology - the science of heart health and heart disease. Each week, it seems we are informed of new heart risk factors or reme... Read >
Author: Malcolm Waters01st May 2009
Cannondale and Cannondale F500. The Top 8 Things You Should Know
The following article contains 8 tips about cannondale.
There is a lot of information about cannondale and cannondale f500 online, so we thought that it would make sense to give you ju... Read >
Author: Coran Levison01st May 2009
4 Things You Should Know About Cannondale 700 and Cannondale
Here are 4 tips about cannondale.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 4 tips are useful reminders.
I struggle... Read >
Author: Coran Levison29th April 2009
Of course, achieving the correct balance within your diet is important in achieving a healthy and balanced mind and body.
Carbohydrates are an essential ingredient as they supply a source of energy and proteins which provide materials required for gro... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton24th April 2009
In our modern society our hearts are unfortunately under persistent threat and stress. This is despite many decades of improvements in every aspect of cardiology - the science of heart health and heart disease. Every week, it seems we are informed of new ... Read >
Author: Malcolm Waters22nd April 2009
The Cardio Support tablets created by Vitabase are a natural and healthy heart supplement. Most people may not be aware of the fact that the highest death causing illness in the United States at this time is not cancer nor obesity, but it is heart disease... Read >
09th April 2009
I think one of the greatest benefits received by baking your own whole wheat bread is the long term health benefits you reap. When you bake whole wheat bread you control every ingredient put into it. No artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, no bleached th... Read >
Author: Beth09th April 2009
Managing your weight and averting weight gain as you age are significant methods to avoid a series of weight associated health issues. Definitely, if you possess 20 pounds greater than your ideal weight, you have higher chances for getting a chain of leth... Read >
Author: Bob Hamilton07th April 2009
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... Read >
Author: Apexcardiology07th April 2009
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States as of 2007. Thus Cardiac surgery is a procedure on the heart and/or vessels performed by a specialized trained surgeon. Some of the common heart diseases are-:
* Coronary heart diseas... Read >
Author: bora_priya04th April 2009
Controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues gallery of pot... Read >
Author: oladipo27th March 2009
According to the recent research, acrimony and depression conditions are the forerunners of possible health complications as well as heart attacks at patients who have coronary heart disease. Does this prove that fact that people who have sick heart shou... Read >
Author: metalheart27th March 2009
Aria Protein power is really and truly is vey advantageous supplement for your health. Considering its amazing benefits, millions of people are tending to buy Aria Protein powder. Basically, people who are health conscious and love soy buy Aria protein p... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2009
The Omega Mate 3-6-9 formula by 21st Century Organics is most recently linked to the Mediterranean diet, that happens to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids and helps to lower cardiovascular risk as well as increase life span in the healthy adult. Omega-3 incl... Read >
Author: Robert Bell25th March 2009
Many of us now realize that obesity is a leading risk factor for some of the nation's most complicated and costly chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. The human costs are staggering.
As the nation looks toward controlling health care c... Read >
Author: TrekDesk17th March 2009
They carried him out on a stretcher. The doctor said it was a heart attack; nothing anyone could do. Aged 62 recently retired.... it is an unfortunate script that is played out every day in family homes around the world. At least he didn't suffer the doct... Read >
Author: Gen Wright17th March 2009
Obesity in the United States
• Any adult having a Body Mass Index between 25 and 29.9 is considered as overweight.
• Any adult having a Body Mass Index 30 or higher than 30 is considered to be as obese.
Being overweight and obesity increases ma... Read >
Author: Alien17th March 2009
For most people, the starting point for controlling cholesterol the natural way must be diet plus exercise-a traditional, well-established strategy, but one with a number of new features that were not apparent a decade ago.
To begin with, even one ... Read >
Author: J. Farmer13th March 2009
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... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith13th March 2009
Researchers have documented an alarming link between the use of antidepressants and the development of serious heart disease. The link was discovered by following 63,449 women as part of the Nurses’ Health Study. The results show a “specific relations... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards13th March 2009
The majority of people consider vegetarianism to consist of lean and healthy foods. Let’s face it, the first thing any dietician is going to tell you is that you need to increase your intake of vegetables and decrease high fat red meats and pork.
Wh... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski10th March 2009
The news tells us that the recession is deeper than initially thought. This certainly is not good news for many of us. Gas prices remain high, unemployment is high and good jobs are hard to find. These are typically the first things that come to mind w... Read >
Author: Clark Bailey10th March 2009
The most common starting symptoms and signs of diabetes mellitus are abrupt body weight reduction caused by the loss of fluids and reduction of weight caused by loss of fat; this is because of the powerlessness of the body to break down carbohydrates. Oth... Read >
Author: jainish09th March 2009
Being overweight or obese can leave people vulnerable to a variety of health risks including serious diseases, some of which can be fatal. The number of obese adults and children is growing worldwide.
What is obesity?
Obesity is typically character... Read >
Author: promotion@myreductil.com02nd March 2009
The Siberian Ginseng comes from a thorny shrub called Eleutherococcus senticosus. Other common names for it are touch-me-not and devil's shrub.
According to Chinese historical records, Siberian Ginseng has been valued for its medicinal functions for th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd March 2009
Have you ever thought about what you are really getting out of that chocolate candy bar? Sure, it tastes good but what else are you getting?
Some interesting facts to consider:
Chocolate candy is a form of confectionery typically loaded with re... Read >
Author: Clark Bailey01st March 2009
The fillets are small pieces of some kind of white fish dipped in batter and deep fried. The pepper refers to actual peppers and not the spice. Though they are deep fried they texture is not crispy. They are so good. I hope someone has a recipe for it.
... Read >
Author: Travis Booth26th February 2009
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... Read >
Author: dianadj26th February 2009
There are various types of coronary heart diseases that are the result of the stoppage of the coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to the heart. These diseases include angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis or heart attack and unexpected death witho... Read >
Author: jainish25th February 2009
the highest overall antioxidant activity.
To date, at least five large epidemiological studies have demonstrated that frequent consumption of nuts decreases the risk of coronary artery disease. Overall, people who eat nuts five or more times a week had... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato20th February 2009
Obesity is a chronic medical condition associated with significant morbidity and is defined as body weight 30% over the ideal body weight. Obesity increases the risk of developing type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary heart disease, gall bladd... Read >
Author: Maria18th February 2009
The humble oat made nutrition history in 1997 when the FDA allowed a label to be placed on oat products claiming an association between consumption of a diet high in oatmeal, oat bran, or oat flour and a reduced risk for coronary heart disease-the number ... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato18th February 2009
Do you know that around 1000 Americans are dying everyday as a consequence of smoking?One out of every six men die in United States from the consequences of smoking. It is quite clear now that smoking is one of the major causes of death. If you smoke the... Read >
Author: suegold20th January 2009
Convinced you're overweight? You could resort to fad diets for help, but that's when you've settled for a tempory weight-loss solution because the weight will return with a vengeance immeidately coming off your starvation diet.
To maintain an effectiv... Read >
Author: CopyWrite Concepts16th January 2009
Obesity can be defined as the generalized accumulation of excess fat in the body. We come across obese in every ten people and according to many surveys the figure is increasing every year. At the same time many people are trying to keep them fit by follo... Read >
Author: Amjad Islam Khan12th January 2009
Many people find it very hard to start and stick to an exercise program. For some people to think of doing half an hour brisk walk, or the practicalities of finding the time, is just too difficult. If this is the case, then he must consider accumulating t... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt09th January 2009
Although Allan was the first to design and build a mobility scooters, and his company still does, there are numerous other companies who manufacture mobility scooters in various designs and also manufacture other mobility aids. One such company is Pride M... Read >
Author: JhoanaCooper 09th January 2009
Often called "Good Cholesterol," HDL stands for High-Density Lipoprotein. HDL is a blood substance that picks up cholesterol and helps remove it from the body. HDL is known as the "good" cholesterol because high levels seem to protect against cardiovas... Read >
Author: Jeremy09th January 2009
We are required to do many things to stay healthy but they are five things that I consider to be very important.
Stay Active: Our body is meant to move; Staying active helps our body function at its best. Lack of physical activities will make our body ... Read >
Author: Calla08th January 2009
It’s a matter of fact that many people suffer from back pain through obesity. Doctors and sports physicians are frequently confronted with this complaint. The cause of back pain, especially lower back pain, often consists in obesity. According to the AO... Read >
Author: WeightLossInfo08th January 2009
Maintaining an ideal weight prevent you from a number of diseases and keep you both physically and mentally fit and active. A right selection of foods plays a key role in maintaining your optimum health. This article gives you a brief list of healthy food... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt08th January 2009
Individuals with diabetes have a higher mortality risk of about 60%. However, the risks jump drastically, approximately 3 times higher in those individuals that have type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Among the health related concerns are retinopathy, ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson05th January 2009
Controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues gallery of pot... Read >
Author: Jimmy Chuang04th January 2009
Obesity can be defined as the generalized accumulation of excess fat in the body. We come across obese in every ten people and according to many surveys the figure is increasing every year. At the same time many people are trying to keep them fit by follo... Read >
Author: Amjad Islam Khan18th December 2008
There may be several legends shrouding the origin of tea and milk consumption one may come across in the web, but the benefits resulting from consumption of these are no legend.
Tea
The story of tea is not just about how popular it is around the wor... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi15th December 2008
The heart main function is to pump the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body and send back the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for purification. Any type of malfunctioning in the heart work leads to various extra difficulties. Study illustrates that m... Read >
Author: jainish15th December 2008
The heart main function is to pump the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body and send back the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for purification. Any type of malfunctioning in the heart work leads to various extra difficulties. Study illustrates that m... Read >
Author: jainish08th December 2008
SAD can cause people suffering from it to crave more sweet things, and thus they tend to over consume these. Carb-rich foods increase depression and tiredness. This also results in them putting on a considerable amount of weight during winter. Therefore, ... Read >
Author: Rosana Horowitz03rd December 2008
Wellness programs are getting more and more popular outside the workplace, which shows the ever-increasing importance of disease prevention and health risk management. In hopes of saving money in the long run, Medicaid and Medicare offices along with pri... Read >
Author: Brett West03rd December 2008
A high level of cholesterol is a very serious problem and it increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease as well as stroke and heart attack. Diet high in fats, smoking, drinking and leading a sedentary lifestyle are the major factors for incre... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt03rd December 2008
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is extremely important in living a successful healthy and long life. The danger with high blood pressure is that it often goes unnoticed for years, and can lead to serious heart trouble, heart attack or stroke. Not the... Read >
Author: stbotanica29th November 2008
Angina is a form of heart disease where the blood flow to the heart is restricted by a blockage in one or more of the arteries that carry blood into the heart. Usually, the first sign Angina is a pain in the chest, not unlike a squeezing or pressing sensa... Read >
Author: TomSmith27th November 2008
Dr. William Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 yrs medical practice his own health began to deteriorate, and he developed high blood pressure, Brights disease (now more commonly known as acute or chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) an... Read >
Author: Justin Skinner26th November 2008
In general healthy life expectancy has increased due to several factors of out lifestyle. During the span of the 20th century, average life expectancy jumped from around 49 years of age in 1901 up to 77 years by the century's end.
The center for Diseas... Read >
Author: John Halderman26th November 2008
A recent study, called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), found that risks outweigh benefits. The WHI found that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs caused increases in breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. The risk to an individ... Read >
Author: John Russell22nd November 2008
The heart is the organ that pumps blood, with its life-giving oxygen and nutrients, to all tissues of the body. If the pumping action of the heart becomes inefficient, vital organs like the brain and kidneys suffer.And if the heart stops working altogethe... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick20th November 2008
Recent research into leptin has revealed what is likely to be very important in the control of appetite, weight loss and the regulation of body weight.
Advances in leptin research and its role in the control of obesity would lead to reductions in diab... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt20th November 2008
Recent research into leptin has revealed what is likely to be very important in the control of appetite, weight loss and the regulation of body weight.
Advances in leptin research and its role in the control of obesity would lead to reductions in diab... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt18th November 2008
With heart disease being the number one cause of death in Americans and high blood pressure being the �silent killer,� high homocysteine levels are considered by most researchers to be as dangerous as high cholesterol levels. An aging heart is proven... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th November 2008
From the first puff, carcinogens in cigarette smoke attack the eyes, nasal passages, teeth, tongue, lungs, heart, blood, skin and reproductive organs. Cigarette smokers die an average of 10 years sooner than non-smokers.
In the US, smoking kills around... Read >
Author: SandyPeaks13th November 2008
The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking a number of steps to prevent and to control the adverse factors that put specific people at greater risk for heart disease and heart attack. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, call... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th October 2008
If you are overweight or obese you have probably tried to lose weight unsuccessfully. Maybe you have given-up all hope of losing weight and you realize that all those weight loss gimmicks you tried didn’t work.
A recent discovery may, finally, help y... Read >
Author: Dr. David K. Enders17th October 2008
If you are overweight or obese you have probably tried to lose weight unsuccessfully. Maybe you have given-up all hope of losing weight and you realize that all those weight loss gimmicks you tried didn’t work.
A recent discovery may, finally, help y... Read >
Author: Dr. David K. Enders13th October 2008
They happily munch on carrots, chew on celery sticks, eat tofu, and throw veggie burgers on the grill. People decide to give up meat, and become vegetarians for a number of reasons, including medical issues such as allergies, or high cholesterol. They cha... Read >
Author: Alfitness08th October 2008
There are so many reasons why dancing is good for you, it's hard to know where to begin. It's great fun and good for the body as well as the mind. Besides being a good form of exercise and having a truly positive impact on our health, a recent study actua... Read >
Author: Alexander Holt07th October 2008
You've heard of antioxidants and how they neutralize harmful chemicals called free radicals in the body. You may not be aware of an antioxidant that occurs naturally inside every cell of the body and is found in some green vegetables, organ meats, rice br... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON03rd October 2008
Newsweek called Medline "the absolute best source of up-to-date medical information on just about every disease or condition, plus any medications you might need to know about. It's one-stop shopping and your tax dollars pay for it, so you should use it!"... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th September 2008
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is also found in some of the foods you eat. Cholesterol is excreted from the liver in bile and reabsorbed from the intestines. Cholesterol is part of a healthy b... Read >
Author: Mary Freeman25th September 2008
Strength training has many benefits and it may be something we want to incorporate into our exercise regime, but we're not quite sure if we should join a gym and use the machines or do our own free weights at home. I don't think the 'where' really matters... Read >
Author: Jaycee Fox24th September 2008
What neutralizes free radicals in both watery and fatty regions of cells? What produces energy by converting glucose for our body's normal function? Alpha lipoic acid or ALA. ALA is used to treat diabetic neuropathy, hepatitis and more.
Our bodies pro... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON22nd September 2008
It is important to lower cholesterol level because cholesterol has been associated with the development of coronary heart disease. The higher the level of cholesterol in an individual, the more likely he will be developing heart disease later on. High cho... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt19th September 2008
When it comes to Chinese herbal medicines then tea is not limited to taste only, it can provide several benefits to health and allow a person to be fit and healthy. For having a long lasting protection from the diseases, it is essential to have a strong i... Read >
Author: herbalspan16th September 2008
Abana from Himalaya Herbals is a herbal ayurvedic formulation. Abana has been formulated for optimum heart health. It helps to lower cholesterol and LDL while raising HDL. It works as a cardio-protective by improving the contractility of the heart and r... Read >
Author: jainish12th September 2008
Cholesterol is the "cousin" of fat. Both fat and
cholesterol belong to a larger family of chemical compounds called
lipids. All the cholesterol the body needs is made by the liver.
It is used to build cell membranes and brain and nerve tissues.
Ch... Read >
Author: internet_ninja09th September 2008
Roman Emperor Hadrian was a complex character. He once agonised at length whether grass felt pain when it was cut, but on the other hand he was quite happy to order the slaughter of men, women and children in their thousands without a second thought.
... Read >
Author: mpressman08th September 2008
Disease which involves the heart or blood vessels and has an impact over cardiovascular system of body is termed as cardiovascular disease. This includes coronary heart disease i.e. heart attack, high blood pressure, rheumatic heart disease, heart failure... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews08th September 2008
Disease which involves the heart or blood vessels and has an impact over cardiovascular system of body is termed as cardiovascular disease. This includes coronary heart disease i.e. heart attack, high blood pressure, rheumatic heart disease, heart failure... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews08th September 2008
Pre-diabetes is impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. Pre-diabetes is often a sign that type 2 diabetes is developing. Most people who develop type 2 diabetes not show symptoms of pre-diabetes first. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in whi... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley05th September 2008
The number of obese & overweight people is rising. In the UK, about two fifth of their adults are obese & nearly two third are fat. This is according to the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004. This problem doesn’t only affect a per... Read >
Author: Alien05th September 2008
Under the attack of bacteria and fungus many plants naturally produce resveratrol which is a phytoalexin. Chemical supplements are used to produce resveratrol which is synthetic and acts as nutritional supplement which is chiefly derived from Japanese kno... Read >
Author: Alien05th September 2008
The Land of the Rising Sun outweighs all other countries with regards to the proportion of the elderly. About 22% of the population in Japan is 65 or older. It has been estimated that by 2020, the ratio of the elderly to the children will be approximately... Read >
Author: Gargi04th September 2008
Controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues' gallery of p... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta03rd September 2008
It is often called the "silent killer" because it can damage your heart, kidney, and brain, even though you feel no symptoms. Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vita... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers02nd September 2008
In my practice I find over and over again that people are afraid of conflict. So much so, that when someone does something that goes up their proverbial nose, they don’t say anything, withdraw, count to ten, get over it, or just ignore what just happene... Read >
Author: Gudrun Frerichs, PhD25th August 2008
Strict changes in diet and lifestyle can not only prevent heart attacks, but can reverse the clogging of the arteries, according to a small but pioneering study.
The study showed that a vegetarian diet, moderate exercise and an hour a day of yoga and me... Read >
Author: Jan Richards24th August 2008
A lot of people are suffering from either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and their number is constantly increasing. There is well-built need to know the function diet plays in the treatment of diabetes. If one correctly manages the diet he eats he can simply o... Read >
Author: jainish22nd August 2008
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much fat for their height and sex. Obesity can happen when you eat more calories than you actually burn off over a period of time.
Childhood obesity is a major health problem worldwide and is increasing by the d... Read >
Author: Rich Jammes22nd August 2008
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much fat for their height and sex. Obesity can happen when you eat more calories than you actually burn off over a period of time.
Childhood obesity is a major health problem worldwide and is increasing by the d... Read >
Author: Rich Jammes21st August 2008
With coronary heart disease being the single largest killer of American men and women, one in five deaths in the US is caused by a heart attack, which includes about 250,000 women each year. Almost all heart attack survivors die from a second attack or r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th August 2008
A balance in essential fatty acids is crucial for many bodily functions. It promotes good overall health as well. Particularly, omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human development and achieving good health throughout life. The tissues of the body re... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th August 2008
It is proven by many researches that people who take breakfast including whole-grain cereals maintain their cholesterol and insulin levels. This kind of breakfast gives you different types of health benefits also.
The use of seal oil is also best for h... Read >
Author: James A. Peterson15th August 2008
The term cardiovascular health also refers to any disease, which can affect your cardiovascular system. Generally, most Western countries have been facing high rates of cardiovascular disease. According to a survey, every year, heart diseases kill more Am... Read >
Author: James A. Peterson14th August 2008
Do you like many other Americans have high cholesterol?
Around 13.7 million people who currently live in the United States have coronary heart disease and nearly 4 million have had a stroke. In addition, millions more are at risk for a heart attack or... Read >
Author: Gene12th August 2008
Some fat loss programs are difficult to follow. We all know some general rules like; don't eat sweets, don't drink soda's, don't eat junk foods and eat more fruits and veggies. But which foods can help you actually burn fat away?
You can turn any die... Read >
Author: Cindy Papp29th July 2008
If you want to lower your cholesterol levels, following an ideal diet may be able to help you a lot. It has been known for a long time now that the food a person eats or is accustomed to eating daily can have a direct relation in the body's cholesterol le... Read >
Author: Jan Richards29th July 2008
Having a high cholesterol level has become a very serious problem for many people today. This has been credited to a majority of the population getting accustomed to a diet rich in fats, bad habits such as smoking and leading a sedentary lifestyle. And be... Read >
Author: Jan Richards29th July 2008
There has been a substantial increase in people having high cholesterol levels. It has been proven in many studies that an unhealthy increase in blood cholesterol levels can lead or be associated with the development of heart disease. High cholesterol lev... Read >
Author: Jan Richards24th July 2008
Cycling to work or school has more benefits than you may think. Most people I know think that they would feel strange, they might lose balance, they may have to incur costs if their bike is stolen- every excuse under the sun to avoid riding bikes. However... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords14th July 2008
Angina pectoris is a phrase that comes from Latin and translates as 'tight chest'.People with angina experience pain in the centre of the chest. The chest can feel constricted and tight, but the pain can also be oppressive, as if something is crushing you... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Heart Disease Want to know if you’re a candidate for heart disease sometime in the future? There's a simple test that can predict your chances with almost 100 per cent accuracy - and it’s all to do with your toenails. Testing t... Read >
Author: jackyluo07th July 2008
1. Understand Fat and Carbs
Rule of thumb: Trans fat = bad, monounsaturated/polyunsaturated = okay. Read the labels and keep your saturated fat intake in moderation, your trans fat intake at 0 grams and your total calories from fat under 25-30%. Foods ... Read >
Author: quest4health01st July 2008
Diagnosis And Treament Squeezing or pressurelike pain, retrosternal or slightly to the left, that appears quickly during exertion, may radiate in a set pattern and subside with rest.Seventy percent have diagnostic electrodiographic abnormali... Read >
Author: trisa wang 01st July 2008
The heart is a powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Stopping to function for a few seconds means disaster. Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in developed countries. Each year 1.5 million people suffer a he... Read >
Author: Raphaelo25th June 2008
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in many countries including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, is caused by our daily habits of what we do and what we do not do. Thus, it is very much up to... Read >
Author: Healthbase23rd June 2008
We tend to scoff at vegetarians, call them nuts among the berries, but the fact is they’re doing better than we are,’ says Dr William Castelli, Director of the US government’s Framingham Heart Study in Massachusetts.
Even lacto-ovo-vegetarians,pe... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta23rd June 2008
Even lacto-ovo-vegetarians,people who eat milk and eggs, live longer (by about three years) than low-meat eaters. For instance, the coronary heart disease mortality among total vegetarians is only 14 per cent. Vegetarians can, of course, have heart atta... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta21st June 2008
We tend to scoff at vegetarians, call them nuts among the berries, but the fact is they’re doing better than we are,’ says Dr William Castelli, Director of the US government’s Framingham Heart Study in Massachusetts.
Even lacto-ovo-vegetarians,... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta20th June 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt20th June 2008
The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxidat... Read >
Author: Knut Holt20th June 2008
You can improve your health by consuming the right kind of fat and destroy it with the wrong kind, or by consuming too much or too little fat. Here you can read how you can use the right fat types to improve your health.
THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFF... Read >
Author: Knut Holt19th June 2008
We tend to scoff at vegetarians, call them nuts among the berries, but the fact is they’re doing better than we are,’ says Dr William Castelli, Director of the US government’s Framingham Heart Study in Massachusetts.
Even lacto-ovo-vegetarians,... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta18th June 2008
Juvenile diabetes mellitus is now more commonly called Type 1 diabetes. It is a syndrome with disordered metabolism and inappropriately high blood glucose levels due to a deficiency of insulin secretion in the pancreas.
Juvenile Diabetes is believed t... Read >
Author: James Sameul16th June 2008
Coronary heart disease is characterized by atherosclerosis, which is the clogging and narrowing of the arteries. The heart is then deprived of oxygen, has trouble pumping blood and may mutate. Think of it like what an exertion injury can do to other muscl... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON11th June 2008
The really bad fats, and probably the worst fats that exist, are called trans fats. These fats are produced when the polyunsaturated fats in vegetable oils undergo a process called hydrogenation, where hydrogen atoms are added to the polyunsaturated fats.... Read >
Author: Alien10th June 2008
Evidence shows regular physical exercise can prevent or reverse many life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. An active lifestyle is a source of many health benefits for all people, whatever their age or ability.
For child... Read >
Author: Raphaelo10th June 2008
Basically, heart disease is a disorder affecting the ability of the heart to function normally. There are many forms of heart disease of varied etiology.
The most widespread form of heart disease is high cholesterol. In the initial stages of the disea... Read >
Author: Cindy10th June 2008
There are many risk factors for heart disease. The two main high risk factors are a diet that is high in fatty food and smoking. Indulging in fatty food will result in the build up of fat in your blood stream. This will then manifests itself in two ways, ... Read >
Author: Cindy10th June 2008
How to lose 10% body fat?
Whether you want to reduce your body fat by 10% or more for a flatter stomach or for great abs, you need to eat right and have a properly designed workout to stimulate your fat burning hormones.
Without the 2 combinations, ... Read >
Author: Jason Oh10th June 2008
These trends play roles in the increasing rate of obesity, along with lack of physical activity. These are: to improve nutrition to increase physical activity, and to reduce obesity. Summary This statistical report presents a range of information on obesi... Read >
Author: Sri10th June 2008
These trends play roles in the increasing rate of obesity, along with lack of physical activity. These are: to improve nutrition to increase physical activity, and to reduce obesity. Summary This statistical report presents a range of information on obesi... Read >
Author: Sri10th June 2008
The proper anti aging nutrition plan can drastically lessen the effects of the natural aging process. There are certain preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, memory loss, and other common conditions associat... Read >
Author: Donald Yacono06th June 2008
Gemfibrozil Lopid - when administered together with a special diet - is effective in treating really high serum triglycerides levels that may lead to inflammation of the pancreas (a condition known as pancreatitis). Serum triglycerides are fatty compounds... Read >
Author: Mike Silverstone06th June 2008
Improves health - strengthens your heart, your bones and your muscles, and helps to control your weight
Reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you're a woman, overweight and ... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is characterized by deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the inner lining of arteries that supply blood to the... Read >
Author: peterhutch05th June 2008
Fish oil or Omega 3 is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3 oil can reduce the risk of diabetes by reducing triglycerides without impairing glucose tolerance. It’s the smart choice ... Read >
Author: Mary Freeman02nd June 2008
Like cancer, we can see the wilful ignorance demonstrated by cardiac medicine in not dealing with the root cause of heart disease, which is diet. Because the focus is on treating the symptoms rather than the cause there have been differences of opinion on... Read >
Author: Paul30th May 2008
Before anyone makes the decision to become a vegetarian, they often question whether it will make any difference. A person in this situation may also be questioning if this dramatic change to their life will help the planet at all. With sufficient people ... Read >
Author: Kathyart23rd May 2008
Trans fat is a generic name for an unsaturated fat that contains transisomer fatty acid. A trans fat can be either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Most trans fats are industrially made. Unlike dietary fats, trans fats are neither essential to human... Read >
Author: David Grisaffi21st May 2008
Believe it or not, there is not much credibility to the idea that avoiding animals fats and consuming a low-cholesterol diet will reduce the risk of heart disease. In the past one hundred years, heart disease has gradually become the leading cause of deat... Read >
Author: Jolene Wilkinson21st May 2008
Taking regular vacations can make your life healthier and longer.
Close your eyes for a minute and image soft breezes brushing your cheeks and the only music you can hear is the sound of the ocean’s wave crushing on the shore. How about waking up in ... Read >
Author: dturner21st May 2008
Taking regular vacations can make your life healthier and longer.
Close your eyes for a minute and image soft breezes brushing your cheeks and the only music you can hear is the sound of the ocean’s wave crushing on the shore. How about waking up in ... Read >
Author: dturner20th May 2008
Chest pain is a common symptom that is caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, or tearing of the aorta. Other causes of chest pain that may not require immediate medical intervention... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
Fats, The Good…The Bad and Omega 3.
This has become a hot topic lately. There is so much talk of fats, the healthy fats, the bad fats, the trans fats. I have done some research on fats, trying to keep it simple for us. Here is some important informati... Read >
Author: Parveen Kumar08th May 2008
Goji Berry juice is a very potent natural herb which when consumed can yield therapeutic results like alleviating high blood pressures. This juice is very good for the condition of heart and weight loss. This juice is a really good antioxidant which can r... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder08th May 2008
As you can see, heart disease comes in a variety of life-threatening forms. All heart diseases are referred to as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). CVDs include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, rheumatic heart d... Read >
Author: Alien02nd May 2008
Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 66 percent of the American population, aged 20 or older, is either overweight or obese. Overweight and obese people are at higher... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal29th April 2008
Consider the Great American Diet. Pre-packaged lunches, take-outs from fast-food restaurants, pre-cooked mircrowave meals, greasy pizzas, pancakes with loads of syrup, the great American burger and fries, canned and processed foods, sugary sweet desserts ... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal29th April 2008
Anyone for a cup of stimulating Green Tea? No thanks? Think again.One cup of refreshing Green Tea consists of a natural mixture of 40 compounds, the best of which are powerful antioxidants called catechin polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallat... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal16th April 2008
Major Cardiovascular Disorders:The United States Government noted in their Report on Chronic Disease Overview (1999) that cardiovascular disorders alone caused 30% of all deaths in America. This is startling information!The American Heart Association sta... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal13th April 2008
What is cod liver oil?
Cod liver oil is just that - oil extracted from the liver of codfish native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Often referred to as cod oil, fish liver oil and / or fish oil, cod liver oil is revered in the health communit... Read >
Author: Vitacost.com, Inc.10th April 2008
Azadirachta indica (Neem) extract also has marked hypoglycemic properties.
Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar) Leaf material stimulates insulin secretion and has blood sugar reducing properties.
Tenospora cordifolia (Gilo) enhances glucose utilization and ch... Read >
Author: Alien09th April 2008
The fillets are small pieces of some kind of white fish dipped in batter and deep fried. The pepper refers to actual peppers and not the spice. Though they are deep fried they texture is not crispy. They are so good. I hope someone has a recipe for it.
... Read >
Author: M B John08th April 2008
It’s definitely a necessity to maintain good health and well-being within the family. After all, you can’t afford to be sick, considering that there are still many bills to pay. That’s why it’s a prerogative for moms and dads to secure health plan... Read >
Author: ken nakamura07th April 2008
If you are leading a busy and modern lifestyle, you may feel some stress. There is no way to avoid stress completely, but natural remedy can treat your body better whenever you are under a lot of stress.
Stress can make you sleepless and feel overloade... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt07th April 2008
The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical system of measuring how fast a carbohydrate triggers a rise in circulating blood sugar-the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response. A low GI food will cause a small rise, while a high GI food will tri... Read >
Author: John Sern04th April 2008
February has arrived and you may be gearing up for Valentine’s Day. You are buying cards, candy, and other gifts in order to get into that special someone’s heart. But there is another heart you should be thinking about this month and that is your o... Read >
Author: Lukasavige03rd April 2008
How could plaque be broken up in Coronary Heart Diseased arteries?
What Is (CHD)?
Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Coronary Heart Disease and also Coronary Heart Disease is the end result of the accumulation of a atheromatous plaques within the walls ... Read >
Author: Gene02nd April 2008
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a number of conditions affecting the heart: congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart attack, among others. If you don’t know the symptoms, you could be at risk and not ev... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
What Are Ways To Lower Cholesterol Naturally
What Is Cholesterol?
A waxy substance that is also fat like called cholesterol is made in the liver and can be found in foods like meat, dairy products, and whole milk. The human body needs some choleste... Read >
Author: Gene01st April 2008
Goji berry which is also known as Wolf Berry, is a berry fruit high in nutrients. Goji berry is a nutritional herb with excellent medicinal qualities. Goji berry is a highly recommended intake for people with coronary heart disease. Coronary heart diseas... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder01st April 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt26th March 2008
Exercising may help maintain your heart`s health whether it`s a daily routine or a structured fitness program. Some activities don`t give you muscle pains or leave you out of breath even if you feel warm or perspire.
Activities such as jogging, walking... Read >
Author: AndreaPelin26th March 2008
Here are five diets based on low-calorie consumption that could help losing weight.
The low fat diet is useful as long as the consumer understands that fats are necessary for the absorbtion of vitamins A, D, E, K, calcium, and hormone production. A bal... Read >
Author: AndreaPelin10th March 2008
Effects of smoking
Numerous studies have evaluated the adverse health effects smoking has on the body and the economy. The most serious facts on smoking related health and economic risks are listed below.
· Tobacco is the only product, that when us... Read >
Author: Peter sams10th March 2008
Effects of smoking
Numerous studies have evaluated the adverse health effects smoking has on the body and the economy. The most serious facts on smoking related health and economic risks are listed below.
• Tobacco is the only product, that when u... Read >
Author: Peter sams07th March 2008
Joseph Artiss Ph.D, a research scientist at Wayne State University recognized the potential of FBCx (alpha-dextrin) while experimenting with it in his lab at the university. K-L Catherine Jen Ph.D., Dr. Artiss' co-inventor and nutrition professor proceede... Read >
Author: jhon06th March 2008
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... Read >
Author: lazysubmit03rd March 2008
Fish oil is said to be a great source of health benefits. In what way? You may wonder how fish oil can help you live a longer, healthy life. Fish oil supplements help with atherosclerosis - a disease affecting arterial blood vessels. Fish oil begins to ox... Read >
Author: Mercola.Com25th February 2008
Vitamin E, also called alpha-tocopherol, is believed to reduce plaque buildup and preliminary research has led to beliefs that it may help delay coronary heart disease by limiting the oxidation of cholesterol. It may also help prevent the formation of blo... Read >
Author: Elizabeth23rd February 2008
In declaring obesity a disease the NIB signaled a new approach toward obesity. Medical experts no longer regard being obese as a simple failure of will power. Instead, obesity is considered a chronic disease, such as hypertension or diabetes. In 1994 weig... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd February 2008
Smoking is a practice where a substance, most commonly tobacco, is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled. This is primarily done as a form of recreational drug use, as combustion releases the active substances in drugs such as nicotine and makes them a... Read >
Author: Peter sams22nd February 2008
Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.
For the greatest overall healt... Read >
Author: Peter sams22nd February 2008
The risk factors for cardiovascular disease have been categorized by the american heart association (AHA) as follows:
Major risk factors that cannot be changed (increasing age, male gender, and heredity)
Major risk factors that can be changed ... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd February 2008
Back Pain and Obesity
Dr. Michael Berke, D.C.
MassageMaster.net, L.L.C.
According to the American Obesity Association, approximately 65 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. The truth is that... Read >
Author: Dr. Michael Berke21st February 2008
Obesity
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her ... Read >
Author: Peter sams19th February 2008
Any of a number of conditions that can affect the heart. Some examples include coronary heart disease, heart attack, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary heart disease and high blood pressure. Heart disease is a big problem in today's society because of life... Read >
Author: Peter sams19th February 2008
Taxonomic class
Asteraceae
Common Trade Names
Bo-Xan, Eyebright +, FloraGlo Lutein, and as the dipalmitate ester (helenien) in Adaptinol
Multi-ingredient preparations: Carotene- Power, Lutein Carotenoid Complex Vegicaps, Natural Lutein Lyc... Read >
Author: David Jones15th February 2008
Childhood obesity will be the biggest health threat in coming years, raising death rates from heart diseases, a new study shows. The Danish study has warned that if steps were not taken to reverse the problem, the children of each successive generation we... Read >
Author: Castillo13th February 2008
February has arrived and you may be gearing up for Valentine’s Day. You are buying cards, candy, and other gifts in order to get into that special someone’s heart. But there is another heart you should be thinking about this month and that is your o... Read >
Author: Lukasavige07th February 2008
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a sign that your heart has been working much too hard for too many years. It continues pumping blood, but not nearly as well as it should. As a result, your blood flow slows down.
Blood is responsible for delivering... Read >
Author: Alien06th February 2008
I wonder how many people honestly believe or are ignorant enough to think that smoking has no real danger. Let's first look at a big factor to keep living, your heart. Your heart is the size of your fist and the strongest muscle in your body. The life sou... Read >
Author: Chris02nd February 2008
About two-thirds of the adult U.S. population is overweight. Almost one-third not only exceeds their ideal weight, but also meets the clinical criteria for obesity. Excess body weight is implicated as a risk factor for many different disorders, including... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team01st February 2008
Flavonoids are highly beneficial anti-oxidant compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, red wine and even beer, and it's now well established that a plentiful intake of anti-oxidants through foods, drinks and supplements is vital for ... Read >
Author: Steve Smith01st February 2008
While Americans may know they need fiber, they aren't getting enough fiber in their diets is an essential element of a healthy diet. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines report identified fiber as a shortfall nutrient for all age groups. The American Dietetic Asso... Read >
Author: Chuck Arnone19th January 2008
When you think of fitness, you may be thinking of well-toned bodies, rock-hard abs and generally, just a fit and outstanding physique. What if I told you that in order to be truly fit and feel great you don’t need to be a body builder?
Fitness is mor... Read >
Author: Ann Stewart18th January 2008
Heart disease is not really disease of the heart itself, but of the blood vessels supplying it. Conditions such as "hole-in-the-heart" and problems with heart valves (sometimes a consequence of rheumatic fever) can occur, but most problems with heart valv... Read >
Author: Alien14th November 2007
So you've slacked off a bit and avoided exercise. Maybe your job demands too much of your time or you simply fell out of the routine. I have news for you. Whether you've taken off one year, ten years or haven't exercised a day in your life - it's never to... Read >
Author: Machelle Lee09th November 2007
Heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) and coronary artery disease, occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, blocking or slowing the blood flow and flow of oxygen. A coronary artery is simply a blood vessel that carries blood to th... Read >
Author: Spencer Hunt06th November 2007
People, who receive adequate nutrition, live longer healthier lives with enhanced youthful vitality. Common health concerns associated with aging are reinforced through a poor diet. Our nutritional needs change as we grow older. Even though we may feel yo... Read >
Author: Michelle Honda PhD31st October 2007
High cholesterol levels can be a sign of potential heart disease. High levels of HDL cholesterol can be a warning sign of hardening of arteries that can result in heart disease or a heart attack. Even though high cholesterol is a very serious and fatal co... Read >
Author: Cindy04th October 2007
Chemically, Resveratrol is a polyphenol that includes the flavanoids and proanthocyanadins, both very powerful antioxidants. These are very useful for the destruction of free radicals that threaten your health and well-being in this age of excessive pollu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th September 2007
The essence of a natural pool is one that appeals too many. A lot of people are unsure of the different treatments that are available in maintaining a pool today. It is possible to maintain a natural pool that does not have the harsh chemicals such as the... Read >
Author: Alexander Lum25th September 2007
There are many benefits to having a non-chlorine pool and options available to help you do so. When saying a non-chlorine pool a salt treatment pool is also included in that since salt is sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is the raw ingredient that is used... Read >
Author: Alexander Lum21st September 2007
In the past, family physician Pamela Rockwell has told parents to restrict the amount of fruit juice consumed by their children because of its link to obesity. However, in light of a recent study that found no connection between obesity and 100 percent fr... Read >
Author: EmpoweredD18th September 2007
Salt is salt. . . right?Learn the difference between commercial salt and natural, organic, gourmet Himalayan sea salt crystal. Most people buy iodized salt from the grocery store and don't think a thing about it. They don't realize that good Himalayan sea... Read >
18th September 2007
High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure directly increases the risk of coronary heart di... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2007
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2007
Heart is a muscle that is about the size of your fist. It pumps blood around your body and beats approximately 70 times a minute. Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. Heart disease is the leading cause of de... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th September 2007
You can use Omega-3 for better health in general and to protect the cardiovascular system from disease in particular, since they seem to reduce the likelihood of your blood clotting internally and thus causing coronary heart disease. They also help to red... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd September 2007
There are a lot of things we can change in our life by changing our diet! What you eat has widespread effect on your health. There is more than common sense that goes into deciding what goes inside your mouth is healthy or not! With healthy eating you can... Read >
Author: shinemusic02nd September 2007
Studies have shown that a diet high in fish oils improves and helps inflammation and inflammatory conditions. In particular, fish oil supplements are highly advantageous – not just because of their convenience, but also because of their large concentrat... Read >
Author: Golden2402nd September 2007
Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which a group of risk factors. People with the this diseas are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and peripheral vascular disease) an... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th August 2007
Sudden cardiac death (sudden arrest) is death resulting from an sudden loss of heart function (cardiac arrest). The victim may or may not have diagnosed heart disease. The time and mode of death are unexpected. It occurs within moments after symptoms appe... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Ischemia is a condition in which the blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted to a part of the body. Cardiac ischemia is the name for lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle.
What is ischemic heart disease?
It is the term given to heart... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Depression is now considered a major health problem, particularly those health problems related to heart disease. It is now important to recognize that depression is directly linked with heart disease. Depression is an illness that can affect anyone at an... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Sudden cardiac death (sudden arrest) is death resulting from a sudden heart attack (cardiac arrest). The victim may or may not have diagnosed heart disease. The time and mode of death are unexpected. It occurs within moments after symptoms appear. The mos... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease and renal failure. High blood pressure is more likely to develop among people who are overweight or physically inactive, or have high... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong26th August 2007
In a world hunted by different types of degenerative diseases, diabetes is given prime importance as trends have indicated serious cases. According to the Center of Disease Control, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions that there are actually million... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes24th August 2007
Today, the chance for someone to survive a critical illness is increasing. Medical achievements have made it possible for critically ill people to stay alive longer. So has the cancer researches done. Thousands of people who would not have survived a deca... Read >
Author: Billy Leverton23rd August 2007
Obesity is both an individual clinical condition and is increasingly viewed as a serious public health problem. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd August 2007
Many medical professionals believed that obesity and heart disease were only related in an indirect sense. They attributed the major risk factors for heart disease (such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and even arteriosclerosis) to the degree of the ... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien22nd August 2007
Without a functioning heart we cannot live. A very obvious statement but one which need exploring. We wouldn't dream of driving from one side of the country to the other without giving the car a 'once over', because again, obviously things wear out, need ... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien22nd August 2007
A Guide to the Causes of Coronary Heart Disease
- A family history of coronary heart disease
- Being a male; males are more prome to CHD
- Being over 65 years of age
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Poor physical fitness in general
-... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien15th August 2007
With the technology of today, there are many options available when it comes to a chemical free pool. The drying and bleaching of the hair, burning of the eyes, and drying of the skin are just a few of the reasons that you should consider making your pool... Read >
Author: Alexander Lum14th August 2007
When critical illness insurance came into the UK during the mid 1980’s, people did not know a great deal about it. Some companies tried to market critical illness insurance but were unsuccessful. The real success came in the 1990’s with over 100,000 p... Read >
Author: Billy Leverton14th August 2007
Statistics show that 1 out every 5 women may fall prey to a critical illness such as heart attack, cancer or stroke before reaching the age of 65. The same thing may happen to 1 of every 3 men. Therefore, the risk of catching a critical illness is bigger ... Read >
Author: Billy Leverton14th August 2007
Fats and oils are simply essential to optimal health. They are important building blocks for the cells of your body, a source of energy and they provide a variety of hormones.
The respected medical journal ‘The Lancet’ (v339, 3/21/93) comments that... Read >
Author: info@3dpts.com14th August 2007
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. One out of every two men and one out of every three women currently develop heart disease. The UK has one of the highest rates of death from heart disease in the world - one British adult dies from the ... Read >
Author: info@3dpts.com13th August 2007
Cholesterol is the fat-like substance, which is an important ingredient for life. The human body contains about 100 g of cholesterol. The human body itself manufactures its required cholesterol, and any cholesterol that comes from diet is extra -- and it'... Read >
Author: Tom alter03rd August 2007
After I refused to go on the cocktail of drugs my doctor and cardiologist recommended, I began to research the subject of heart disease. One the main causes is blocked arteries.
My research was quite in depth and exhaustive. I learned that the devastat... Read >
Author: Clark Haroldson01st August 2007
Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both. Diabetes is a chronic condition. DM exhibits wide geographic variation in incidence and prevalence Diabetes mellitus ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th July 2007
When you think of heart disease, you probably think of a risk of death for men. However, since 1984 more women have died from cardiovascular disease than men. While more men are at a greater risk of having a heart attack than women, women are only half as... Read >
Author: Roland Parris Jefferson III26th July 2007
What if there were a significant identifiable risk factor for the cause of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (fatty deposits in peripheral arteries). Is this something that you would want to know about? More importantly would ... Read >
Author: Glenn Antoine25th July 2007
In the quest to achieve better health and wellness, fish oil supplements have become an increasingly popular way to take advantage of many different medical benefits. Fish oil originates from the tissues of oily fish, such as carp, herring, salmon, and fr... Read >
Author: Golden2424th July 2007
A personal fitness and nutrition trainer can help you enter a race where there's no engraved cup or money award at the finish line. Unlike the Thoroughbreds racing at the local park, you will be running for your very life instead. Fitness and nutrition ar... Read >
Author: Hut Allred23rd July 2007
SAY ! “NO TO TOBACCO”
Statutory Warning : Cigarette smoking is injurious to health
Tobacco is deadly in any form. According to WHO report, nearly 10,000 people die everyday across the world due to smoking relat... Read >
Author: RAMANA MURTHY K.V.20th July 2007
Leptin leapt into the headlines when it was identified in 1995 as a protein that triggers weight loss in mice. Leptin (the Greek term for thin) is a hormone released by your fat cells. When you lose fat, leptin levels drop and when you gain fat, leptin le... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt13th July 2007
The heart has the most important function of pumping blood throughout our bodies without which we cannot live, ensuring that one’s heart is in good shape and functional should always be on the priority list.
However, sometimes one heart disease or th... Read >
Author: work at home05th July 2007
Inappropriate conclusions by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002 have resulted in a disastrous reduction in the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) by perimenopausal women. The 2002 announcement led to widespread adverse publicity about HRT, ... Read >
Author: David Viniker05th July 2007
The Great HRT Fiasco – Time For Reassurance.
Inappropriate conclusions by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002 have resulted in a disastrous reduction in the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) by perimenopausal women. The 2002 announceme... Read >
Author: David Viniker01st July 2007
Even though it is important for all of us to do all we can to lower the major risk factors for heart disease, once you have done so try to keep a sense of proportion. Remember that heart disease is a disease not a punishment. Blaming yourself or feeling g... Read >
Author: Crystal Chan01st July 2007
Many benefits of vitamin C have been identified since the consumption of citrus fruit was first recognised as the immediately effective cure and preventative for the scurvy which so dreadfully afflicted the long distance sailors of a few centuries ago.
... Read >
Author: Steve Smith04th June 2007
In today's world, it is very much of a necessity to equip one's self with one or other form of martial arts. Learning martial arts like karate, judo or jiu jitsu not only serves as a protection against attackers but also improves health. Learning martial ... Read >
Author: ocjj04th June 2007
BY ELINOR NAUEN
You walk a block, then clutch your leg with what feels like a charley horse. You stop, and the pain does too. The discomfort may be a warning of a common yet serious condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
In PAD, the s... Read >
Author: REMEDY Magazine24th May 2007
Diabetes mellitus is defined as a fasting blood glucose of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more. “Pre-diabetes” is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. Diabetes can cause many complications. A... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
The body is made up of amazing connections – stress in your mind can lead to ulcers in your stomach; too little sunshine and you can become depressed. And now, it seems, healthy teeth and gums are related to a healthy heart.
As children we are often... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea23rd May 2007
A previously active American man with dilated cardiomyopathy, that meant he could not even walk around the block, was fortunate enough to have a supportive cardiologist who recommended Theravitae's VesCell adult stem cell therapy.
Four years ago Buck B... Read >
Author: Jon Bradshaw21st May 2007
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One of the biggest women's fitness myths is physical activity must be strenuous to achieve major health benefits. Where did this thought originate? A simple walk around the neighborhood is vastly superior than a ... Read >
Author: Keith Crovatt11th May 2007
Recent studies on emotional state and health suggest keeping a positive emotional balance is as important as a healthy diet. Experts at the University of California discovered the anger you keep inside, along with other emotional unbalances trigger compl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th May 2007
The heart main function is to pump the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body and send back the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for purification.Any kind of malfunctioning in the heart work leads to various other complications. Study shows that men are... Read >
Author: Alien08th May 2007
Diabetes is one of the common metabolic diseases that occur due to defects in the carbohydrate metabolism in the body. It affects approximately 17 million people (about 8% of the population) in the United States. In addition, an estimated additional 12 mi... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt30th April 2007
is important to know that there are several types of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is actually a generic name for eight separate compounds. Some members of the vitamin E family are called tocopherols. These members include alpha tocopherol, beta tocopherol, gamma... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt18th April 2007
Your heart is the organ that pumps the blood throughout your body. It is made up almost entirely of muscle and works nonstop as a blood pump right up until the moment you die. Anything that causes your heart to not function properly, is an immediate probl... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann03rd April 2007
Dr. Maulfair recently completed a noninvasive cardiovascular screening program for his patients and the public in his office in Topton (www.drmaulfair.com). The test is called Intima Media Thickness, IMT Scanning and takes ten minutes. Results show your a... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson02nd April 2007
“I have two doctors, my left leg, and my right.”George Trevelyan, 1913.
Any form of exercise is going to be good for you. Any activity that can raise the heart rate and make you perspire is doing you some sort of good.
However, some of the more... Read >
Author: Phil Bilzon02nd April 2007
Like many topics and issues in the health and weight loss industry I believe drinking coffee for health and weight loss has been left unsettled with a growing controversy every day. People having all kinds of views whether bias or unbiased, has really mad... Read >
Author: Jared Wash27th March 2007
One of America�s most dangerous killers will be responsible for 40% of all deaths this year, attacking men, women, and children alike* ...
This year, 910,000 Americans will die of heart disease.** The incidence of congestive heart failure has triple... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th March 2007
A recent U.S. study published by the New England Journal of Medicine has found significant links between small particle air pollution and heart disease and strokes in women. The researchers were based at the University of Washington and used data provide... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes14th March 2007
Ever wondered about the red juicy vegetable that sits pretty in your refrigerator! If your answer is negative, then start appreciating the unique qualities that they store within themselves. Within its core lies the antidote for one of the most threatenin... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire08th March 2007
Most vitamin E supplements contain synthetic alpha-tocopherol, but unlike some other vitamins, synthetic vitamin E is not identical to natural. Vitamin E supplements are labelled d-alpha for natural and dl-alpha for synthetic. If the label lists “dl-alp... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt02nd March 2007
For a long time a majority of heart health professionals considered that obesity had only an indirect link to heart disease. They attributed the major risk factors for heart disease (such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and even arteriosclerosis) to th... Read >
Author: Michael Haydon28th February 2007
Most types of cancer can be avoided if you choose a lifestyle that avoids certain risks. The types of cancer you can't avoid are usually inherited or due to environmental factors beyond your control.
1. DO NOT SMOKE. If you do smoke, take steps to stop. ... Read >
Author: DR SOON28th February 2007
Diabetes mellitus is actually the name given to a group of diseases that are characterized by high blood sugar levels in your body. These blood sugar, or glucose, levels must be maintained within a certain range, or your body can be adversely affected.
... Read >
Author: Chonticha Marijne20th February 2007
Here we look at how stress effects heart disease and the relationship between physical inactivity and coronary heart disease, because the two are very much related.
Stress is the body’s natural reaction to an immediate threat or danger. When y... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton20th February 2007
Much of the latest published research reports on coronary heart disease focus on treatment and the use of statin drugs to lower LDL cholesterol levels. The coronary heart disease research studies mentioned here focus primarily on causes and the need for ... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton20th February 2007
Heart Disease guide
By Suresh U Vatakethil
http://www.heartwithoutdisease.com
A practical guide to the understanding & prevention of heart disease
Smoking and Heart Disease
Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart diseases, such as ... Read >
Author: Suresh U Vatakethil13th February 2007
We add salt into our food to make it tasty. Occasionally, we also put salt into our mouth if we have ulcer because it can make the ulcer healed faster. In older time when we do not have refrigerator, salt was used to preserve our food for longer period of... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock10th February 2007
Contrary to what we have been taught about nutrition in any culture, the majority of us are still kept in the dark about what the optimum diet for us consists of. This is not surprising when you realize that most governments that provide us with our nutri... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala10th February 2007
Facts prove the benefits of lowering cholesterol in various populations continues to grow, but questions still remain about screening and treatment of lipid disorders in women, even though data from primary prevention trials in women remain thin, recent t... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala10th February 2007
The only need for cholesterol screening in children and adolescents is to identify pediatric patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), since early disease detection is crucial in order to facilitate treatment to prevent coronary artery disease.
... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala10th February 2007
Those who have concern about elevated blood cholesterol or triglyceride problems related to increased risk to coronary heart disease should adhere to a Blood Lipid Lowering Standard Diet and have a Lipoprotein Fingerprinting test accomplished through thei... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala10th February 2007
Advanced Lipoprotein Fingerprinting is a more precise cholesterol test that allows doctors to identify health risks that traditional screens miss. Doctors now have a precise reading not only of a patient's cholesterol levels but other independent risk fa... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala06th February 2007
When talking about healthy diet, you cannot ignore fruits and vegetables, which are good sources of fiber that are required by our body. Fiber is good at lowering blood cholesterol, which will in turn reduce the risk of heart disease.
However, people ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock30th January 2007
CardiologySite (www.cardiologysite.net) will keep focused on heart diseases, preventions and health issues. Our free health information portal will concentrate on most health facts and figures to promote health awareness to the millions of people and by p... Read >
Author: Dino Shah25th January 2007
The blockbuster medication Celexa, which is in the SSRI category of medications and is regularly used to lower cholesterol, has recently been found to effectively treat depression in patients with coronary heart disease.
François Lespérance, M.D., ... Read >
Author: Cathlene Martinez25th January 2007
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We have all heard of Type A personality types, but have you heard about Type D, or distress, personality? There was an observation made by, Johan Denollet, a Belgian psychologist, of cardiac patients a while back. Deno... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing24th January 2007
Maurizio Trevisan, professor of social and preventive medicine and dean of the "School of Public Health Professions" conducted a research that concluded people with high levels of glycated LDL have twice the risk of having a heart attack.
Glycated LDL ... Read >
Author: Hector Milla23rd January 2007
Obesity among children in the United States is a national health crisis and a terrifying reality. It can cripple our country for generations to come unless significant changes are made.
Not all obese infants become obese children, and not all obese chi... Read >
Author: Nitin Chhoda15th January 2007
When you mention heart disease, usually you think of it as a single condition, yet there are actually quite a few different types of heart disease which you can develop. So what different types of heart disease are there and just how can you tell which ty... Read >
Author: ebarby04th January 2007
In today’s complicated world our lives are filled with risks for all types of accidents and diseases. One of those diseases that strikes so many and fills so many with dread is cancer. However, some types of cancer can be avoided if you choose a lifesty... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth03rd January 2007
It is estimated that more than half of the people aged 65 and above around the world have some form of hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common condition in older people. When people get older, the changes in the structure of walls o... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock02nd January 2007
The nutrition wonder of modern times � Omega-3 fish oil � is overwhelmingly supported by scientific proof to correct and prevent so many different health ailments that it is a no-brainer to include it as one of your daily supplements if not in your di... Read >
Author: Carol Stack01st January 2007
Hearth disease, “the disease of the 19th century and beyond,” as some people say. Based on statistics, nearly 13 million people suffer from coronary heart disease in which an approximately 479,000 death toll was recorded each year. Out of 1000 childr... Read >
Author: Hector Milla28th December 2006
When it comes to losing weight, we try to find ways to do it with little pain or discomfort. There is really an easy way to do it. Sure we can opt for the latest diet program or visit the gym or we can simply choose to find out what to eat to lose weigh... Read >
Author: Noraini Maskuri28th December 2006
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. In western countries, it accounts for 80 – 85 percent of all cardiac deaths in older people.
When a person ages, his or her cardiovascular system will un... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock22nd December 2006
Here are the statistics that support that there is a high risk among south Asians for the coronary heart disease.
CAD Statistics:
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a Global Epidemic among South Asians
• CAD strikes South Asians at a four-fold r... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson11th December 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Words of Life and Health
Did you Know?
Nut consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Millions of people world-wide die from CHD each year. Epidemiological studies have shown that adding moderately walnuts or ... Read >
Author: Veronique Belmar19th November 2006
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death and morbidity among women in the world, accounting for one-third of all deaths in women worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 2 women will eventually die of heart disease or stroke as compared to 1... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th November 2006
Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver to help meet the body's need for hormones and bile acids. It enters the body when high-fat foods are consumed and when the body's cholesterol level is higher than necessary for normal cell functioning... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
DO WOMEN REALLY NEED TO WORRY ABOUT HEART DISEASE?
Coronary heart disease is a disease of the heart's blood vessels that causes heart attacks. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, claiming more female lives than the next 16 causes ... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth16th November 2006
Although it's more interesting to see both good and bad news about the coffee controversy, the only thing to conclude is that the news keeps getting better for coffee drinkers. In a report published by coffeescience.org The researchers conclusion was that... Read >
Author: James Badeaux, Jr.16th November 2006
Meditation is good for your heart. This is the message recently (in the year of 2006) conveyed by the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study reported that transcendental meditation (TM), a relaxation technique, reduced the risk factors of coronary heart... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock10th November 2006
Does soybean look like a bean? If you have seen soybean before, you will know that it is definitely a bean. But, in reality, it is more than just a bean because of its amusing healing power on various diseases.
For the past 10 years, the world of soybe... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock09th November 2006
Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body produces too little or ineffectively uses insulin, resulting in high levels of glucose in the blood. Diabetes has long been associated with heart disease. It is known that persons with diabetes are more l... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock20th October 2006
The heart is divided into four chambers, or rooms: the left atrium, the right atrium, the left ventricle, and the right ventricle. Each chamber is sealed by a valve, so that blood can go one way but not the other.
When you listen to a heartbeat, you... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz03rd October 2006
We always associate weight with health: if one is over-weight, he or she is always advised or encouraged to lose weight. But when it comes to heart disease, being fit is as important as being thin, according to a report published in 2004 in the Journal of... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock29th September 2006
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock28th September 2006
Being active means different things to different people, as does putting in extra effort to be moreactive.
Some people will prefer putting extra activity into everyday tasks like:
- walking to the shops more briskly, - doing more gardening, - runnin... Read >
Author: Tony Dunne03rd September 2006
Due to the dramatic increase in obesity over the past 20 years, it has now reached epidemic proportions. Thirty percent of adults over the age of 20 are obese in the United States. That is almost 60 million people! This epidemic includes not only adults, ... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth31st August 2006
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Heart-Condition-Guide
Wednesday, 2:48 pm
Today we are going to talk about the effects of Heart Disease and Cholesterol
Heart Disease is one of the major causes of death in the United States, not to mention its global figures. The t... Read >
Author: William Walters21st August 2006
Heart is the most important organ of a human's body. When heart stops, everything will come to the end. Some people call the heart "the powerhouse" of the body - the engine that drives blood to all the organs in your body. When the arteries become narrowe... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th August 2006
Hypertension is one of the most common worldwide disease afflicting humans. It is diagnosed when blood pressure readings are higher even after the visit at two doctors. This doesn't have any symptoms. But it is a serious condition and is a primary cause o... Read >
Author: Good Health17th August 2006
In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that cardiovascular diseases caused 29.2% of total global deaths and predicted that it would be the leading cause of death in developing countries by 2010. However, coronary heart disease can be preven... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock31st July 2006
There is no easy way to slim down. Basically it all boils down to consuming less calories than burning energy. You need to eat less calories and exercise to lose weight. Both diet and exercise works in tandem. Research has also shown it is easier to eat l... Read >
Author: ian tham31st July 2006
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meditation is definitely one of the main principles of yoga, as it has been verified that it is a trustworthy tool to use for achieving mental clarity and heal... Read >
Author: dr jack25th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Frank Mangano
According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, 910,000 people will die this year from some form of cardiovascular disease. That's a staggering forty percent of all annual deaths! The great irony is that cardiov... Read >
Author: Frank Mangano23rd July 2006
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. About 80% of cholesterol is made by the body, the other 20% comes from the diet. Cholesterol is a building block for cell membranes. Our body uses cholesterol to produce many hor... Read >
Author: Yury Bayarski15th July 2006
Coronary heart disease is a condition that arises from increased amounts of atheromatous plaques that gather within the arteries. Many people who develop this condition may not begin showing symptoms until years after they have initially developed the dis... Read >
Author: Michael Colucci04th July 2006
Cholesterol is a fatlike substance which is found in the tissue of humans and other animals. It plays important roles in cell membrane structure, certain hormones, and manufacturing vitamin D. Our livers procude all of the cholesterol that we need for the... Read >
Author: David Silva29th June 2006
There are a variety of ailments related to the heart and providing information on all the types of cardio vascular disease could be quite a task. Yet a look at conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels can give you a broad view of cardiovascular ... Read >
Author: Paula Walsh08th June 2006
The dietary habits adopted by developed countries over the last centuries are largely responsible for many of the chronic diseases that are now commonplace in Western society.
Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and ... Read >
Author: Jack Prime08th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Are you a Fat Buster? Do you avoid buying foods that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol? When you go grocery shopping, do you read "Nutrition Facts" panels for assistance in selecting healthy foods for your famil... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva05th June 2006
Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than sing... Read >
Author: Barbara Bartlein26th May 2006
The World Health Organization has identified a global epidemic of killer diseases in the world. If these diseases have the attention of the World Health Organization, then chances are that these diseases are most likely found in the third world, right?
... Read >
Author: Debra Augur17th May 2006
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Nar... Read >
Author: Knut Holt15th May 2006
Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than singles, ... Read >
Author: Barbara Bartlein20th April 2006
COQ10Co-Q10, Co Q 10, Coenzyme Q10 Chemical name: UbiquinoneCoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10) or ubiquinone is essentially a vitamin or vitamin-like substance, it was discovered in 1957 by Dr. Frederick Crane of Wisconsin, U.S.A. CoQ10 is a micronutrient essential to ... Read >
Author: Get Nutri08th April 2006
FISH OIL SUPPLEMENT
Fish Oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Both EPA and DHA are known as essential omega-3 fatty acids because the body cannot make them on its own. Humans rely on strictly on their diet and/or nut... Read >
Author: nutrovitasub nutrovitasub04th April 2006
Being physically active can literally save your life! Being fit can affect every aspect of your life not just your physical health, but your emotional and mental well being, too. Only 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity for 5 days out ... Read >
Author: Linda Geyer03rd April 2006
Is red wine beneficial for health or a potent poison? In the old times Plato said that "nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man." Nowadays research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you wi... Read >
Author: Alison White01st April 2006
DHA Fish Oil Benefit of Fish Oil Supplement
Rich in the omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, fish oil is an important dietary supplement. The human body does not produce omega 3 fatty acids, so they must be obtained from the diet. Most people do not consu... Read >
Author: Dan Ho01st April 2006
Fish Oil Omega 3
Found primarily in fish oil omega 3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy diet plan. Omega 3 fatty acids are important for healthy brain function, healthy heart function, healthy joint function and the healthy function of ever... Read >
Author: Dan Ho28th March 2006
Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They are less likely than singles, ... Read >
Author: Barbara Bartlein21st March 2006
Copyright 2006 David McEvoy
Introduction to Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial to health in a number of ways, and scientific evidence is accumulating to back up the beliefs of those who have taken it for years in the form of fish... Read >
Author: dave mcevoy17th March 2006
For the 30 percent of U.S. adults (that's over 60 million people) who suffer from the "Great American Disease" - obesity - there are multiple health risks that are of serious concern. It's commonly known that being overweight and obese increases the risks... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily12th March 2006
It's estimated that one in three Americans suffers from a condition that Steven Nissen, M.D., a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, has dubbed the "disease of the new millennium." Metabolic syndrome, as it's more commonly known, is actually a... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily07th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen
The term heart disease is a very broad term. Problems can arise within the heart muscle, arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, or the valves within the heart that pump blood in the correct direction. Understandin... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen05th March 2006
Tobacco is responsible for 1 in 10 adults dying worldwide which equates to 5 million deaths per year. Deaths are mainly due to collapse of the cardiovascular system resulting in heart attacks, respiratory tract disease and cancer. Coronary heart disease i... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft14th February 2006
What is Fish Oil?
Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are a form of polyunsaturated fat thats chemically different from the omega-6 fatty acids found in most vegetable oils.omega-3 fatty acids are one type of essential fatty acids, speci... Read >
Author: shera jim02nd February 2006
Am i overweight? This is one of the most commonly asked question among people in all walks of life. You may have put on some extra weight, but this doesn't necessarily mean you have a weight problem. Standing on the bathroom scales won't tell you whether ... Read >
Author: Michael Douglas25th January 2006
Magnesium rarely edges out other more talked about nutrients like vitamin E or calcium to make front-page news -- but it should. Magnesium plays a vital role in several hundred of your body's functions, including normal heart function, but the majority of... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily25th January 2006
Cholesterol is said to be the fatty, waxy and lipid substance circulating in the bloodstream providing much needed fat to the body. Being the most important substance it not only produces sex hormones but also guards the arteries by providing a covering c... Read >
Author: Vivek Sharma05th January 2006
You can wake up refreshed and ready to face every new day. Even if you suffer from fibromyalgia or arthritis you will greet the morning with your stiffness and pain lessened or gone altogether. If you have asthma or allergies you will breathe easier at ni... Read >
Author: Suzy Sharpe05th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Wayne McDonald
Most of us want fast results when we are sick and miserable. Typically people buy non-prescription drugs over the counter because they don't know there are other treatments available. For many health conditions using herba... Read >
Author: Wayne McDonald20th December 2005
According to the American Heart Association's Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the United States number one killer of men and women of all ethnic groups. The statistical update for 2005 utilized the statistics com... Read >
Author: Johnetta Miner20th December 2005
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) found that 48 per cent of U.S. adults over forties with diabetes do not take aspirin therapy to reduce their risk of recurrent heart attack or stroke and they even do not report or discuss this situation ... Read >
Author: Hector Milla19th December 2005
A heart attack is a sudden serious medical condition in which someone's heart stops working, causing them great pain. It is the most common of the heart diseases and occurs when blood flow to the heart and part of it is blocked, often by a blood clot, whi... Read >
Author: Hector Milla13th December 2005
Green coffee beans have supplied a new player in the antioxidant arena. An extract of green coffee beans has been found to have a stronger antioxidant effect than established antioxidants like green tea and grape seed extract.
The active constituent i... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott29th November 2005
Copyright 2005 David McEvoy
Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial to health in a number of ways, and scientific evidence is accumulating to back up the beliefs of those who have taken it for years (in the form of fish oil). Some scientists bel... Read >
Author: dave mcevoy28th November 2005
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows "something" about it , but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something "bad" and "unwanted" that happens to old and overweight people.The facts show that about 20... Read >
Author: Richard Clement22nd November 2005
"Ask any of the 12 million smokers in the UK and the chances are they'll say they'd love to stop but just can't. In fact several have tried many times and failed and have therefore concluded that it's impossible," says Lysette Offley of Sounds Positive Hy... Read >
Author: Lysette Offley06th November 2005
If you secretly sashay across your living room when you're home alone or long to cha-cha with your significant other, you're in luck. Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun, but it also provides some terrific ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily05th November 2005
In part one we talked about the benefits in the first few days of giving up smoking and how within twenty minutes good stuff is going on in your body. In this part we're going to talk about the benefits after a couple of weeks up until 15 years where your... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor17th October 2005
A study examined the medical histories of nearly 40,000 people who were diagnosed as suffering from panic disorder. It found that those who suffer from panic disorder are at almost double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those who suffer from depr... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola16th October 2005
The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxida... Read >
Author: Knut Holt16th October 2005
The fat types and their effects:
High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems.. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a surve... Read >
Author: Knut Holt12th October 2005
If children catch viral infections early on, it could reduce their later risk of heart disease by as much as 90 percent. It is possible, therefore, that improved childhood hygiene could be one of the factors behind the explosion in coronary heart disease ... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola31st May 2005
Everyone has heard of cholesterol!
It's a kind of bogeyman for adults, especially for those of us who enjoy cheese, deep fried foods, and everything smothered in butter or mayo!
We all know it as the symptom that sets off alarm bells.... the indic... Read >
Author: Jay Chatterjee
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