Articles related to "Cardiac Muscle"



Cardiac Muscles- I
Do you know what makes the heart tick? Do you know name of the hormone the heart produces? Read on for interesting info..
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Cardiac Muscles-II
Larger the animal slower the heart beats. From elephants to humming birds the heart rate goes up from about 35 to over a thousand every minute.
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Muscle Fiber Weight Training
Gaining muscle size and strength can easily be achieved by employing proven techniques. Understanding how muscles grow will help you make your muscle grow.
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Skeletal and Other Muscle Types
Our skeletal muscles respond to voluntary control, but we have numerous other muscles in our bodies which we can't control and this is definitely a good thing.
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Introduction to smooth muscle
Of the three types of muscle tissue smooth muscle is more primitive ……………
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Lymph hearts
Do you know that there are special types of hearts in some animals that pump lymph? These are on the backside of the animals like frogs and toads…
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Muscle Quiz – I
Take a quiz. See answers in next article or I will email them on request.
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Congestive Heart Failure
There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart.
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Dextrous Muscles
Read about the muscles which enable us to take a grip, hold on to big and small objects, move, rotate, push, pinch, pierce, pick and pull at the objects.
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Pumping Heart
This is the first of a series on the heart derived from an assignment on "The Work of the Heart" I had written.
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Caffeine Counts
We’ve all been told that different coffees contain different amounts of caffeine.
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That OTHER form of CHD: Maintaing Cardiovascular Health
Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.

Acute Coronary Syndrome Explained
Acute coronary syndrome consists of thorax (chest) pain and additional signs and symptoms that occur when the heart doesn't acquire an adequate amount of blood.
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Benefits and Dangers of Potassium in Your Diet
Potassium is an important mineral for your health, but there are dangers associated with over-dosage. Learn the symptoms of too little, too much, and which foods have it.
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EKG - Diagnostic Tool for Heart Disease
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool to detect and monitor heart problems like heart attack and heart failure
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Should Children Take Statins?
Long considered the best way to lower LDL cholesterol, statins are now recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use in children.
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Valentine's Day - Think Food for Your Heart
Valentine's Day is a time for hearts and roses. Nutritionists say it's also a good time to start caring for your heart by eating 10 cardioprotective superfoods.
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
What goes on during chest pain that may be a heart attack?
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that is more common than people may realize. What should individuals with this condition know with regards to management?
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Dealing with the Side Effects of a Hysterectomy
Specific treatments for dealing with some of the major post hysterectomy/post menopausal side effects.
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Effects of Atherosclerosis
Plaques in the artery walls are a risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. What are problems that could stem from atherosclerosis?
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Is Cholesterol Bad for Health?
Excess cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease. This is the orthodox stance, however, a minority of experts take a different view.
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Learning How Muscles Work
Muscles are amazing. They make us move and get around. They can be weak or strong, depending on how we use them. Learn more about muscles here.
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Lyme Disease and Ticks
There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known.
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Yoga Anatomy: Diaphragm
The diaphragm is the muscle used most in Pranayama and yogic breathing but is the most overlooked. A yogic perspective on what you can learn from your anatomy.
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