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Articles related to "Coronary Heart Disease"
HEART ATTACK: PART TWO Risk factors for heart attack, and descriptions of angina and sudden cardiac death. emergencies • first • aid • heart • attack
The Cholesterol Controversy – Food for Thought The more cholesterol or saturated fat one consumes, the greater is the risk of suffering from heart attacks and strokes. But is it really the case? cholesterol • ldl • coronary heart disease • heart attack • statins
The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean Diet is probably the best available diet that still tastes good. It has an impressive list of health benefits. mediterranean diet • coronary heart disease • cancer • health benefits • olive oil
Women, Health, and Heart Disease: A woman's BMI and level of physical activity influence her chances of coronary heart disease. A study published this April examines their combined effects in depth. obesity • bmi • body mass index • women's health • coronary heart disease
Psychoneuroimmunology the Study of Mind and Body Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the mental and emotional health affect physical health. A person's state of mind can significantly impact their physical health. auto immune system • autoimmune disease • bad stress • blood pressure • boosting the immune system
Being Grumpy Can Hurt your Heart Negative personality aspects seem to predict coronary heart disease in a 15-year study of Vietnam War Veterans. negativity • grumpy • heart disease • healthy • good attitude
Choose a Heart-healthy Lifestyle What's the best combination of diet and lifestyle factors to maximize your chances of avoiding a myocardial infarction? Swedish researchers have the answer. karolinska institutet dietary patterns study • karolinska institutet women's health study • agneta akesson's dietary health study • post-menopausal women and healthy eating. • post-menopausal women and diet
A Heart Healthy Diet Foods high in polyphenols have antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer properties. An antioxidant food list for a heart healthy diet, cardiovascular disease prevention. heart healthy diet • cardiovascular disease • polyphenols • antioxidant • disease prevention
Is Omega-3 For You The commonest cause of coronary artery blockage is the creation of a blood clot or thrombus. Below is a discussion that you should have with your doctor. triglyceride levels • heart health • omega-3-acids • coronary heart disease • hdl
Obesity Paradox: Fat Not Risky Being even a little obese is said to be unhealthy. But after accounting for blood pressure, fitness, and other factors, heavier people live longer, a new study found. obesity paradox • obese live longer • bmi and death • physical fitness and death • northwestern university heart study
Overweight and Obesity Solution We must accelerate the crusade to eradicate overweight and obesity. The tentacles of these conditions branch out into many debilitating diseases. healthy food choices • exercise • obesity • overweight • hypertension
Physical Activity Guidelines It is ever apparent that we need guidance to pull ourselves from the sedentary lifestyles that are causing so many health problems in our society. physical activity guidelines • physical activity • exercise science • public health • diseases
Relaxation Controls Blood Pressure Psychosocial stress is a precursor to hypertension and pre-hypertension. Relaxation techniques like meditation can reduce chronic stress levels and lower blood pressure stress and high blood pressure • stress and prehypertension • anger and prehypertension • the relaxation response and high blood pressure • meditation and high blood pressure
Kicking The Smoking Habit Quitting the Habit of smoking women • health • smoking • quitting • heart disease
Be Heart Smart I February is American Health Month. Be kind to your heart and check out this first article in a two-part series, with incredible links to heart healthy related web sites. american heart association • american heart association • aha • ama • american medical association
Cholesterol And Heart Disease The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved. ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
Peanuts and Heart Health Aah . . . chocolate covered peanuts. Who wouldn't want some? Now, there's more reason than ever to eat these healthful legumes. peanuts • peanut • peanuts and heart health • peanut nutrition • health benefits of peanuts
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.
Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction No matter what names you use, heart attack, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest, these are medical emergencies. heart attack • myocardial infarction • sudden cardiac arrest • cpr • aeds
Menopause Estrogen and Cholesterol A young woman's estrogen raises good HDL cholesterol. After 50, HDL levels drop and bad LDLs, triglycerides, and heart disease increase. Learn how lifestyle changes help. menopause estrogen cholesterol • menopause ldl hdl • menopause heart disease • estrogen heart disease • postmenopausal estrogen-progestin hormone replacem
Pecan Health Information What could be more tempting than a slice of pecan pie or a melt-in-your-mouth buttery pecan sauce? Pecans, however, offer more than just flavor. pecans • pecan recipes • pecan nuts • health benefits of pecans • pecans and antioxidants
The Benefits of Nuts When most people think of nuts, they think of weight gain. In reality they are nutrient dense. This article will discuss some of their health benefits. nuts • almonds • walnuts • pistachios • peanuts
The Health Benefits of Red Wine Research indicates that consuming red wine in moderation may provide a number of health benefits due to its high antioxidant content. health benefits red wine • red wine health • red wine cancer • red wine heart disease • red wine osteoporosis
Wine and Your Health The current state of research into the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health. Links to many data sources. wine • health • alcohol • consumption • drinking
Depression, Anxiety, Inflammation and Disease "Stress can kill you" is no longer just an expression; it's a scientific fact. depression • anxiety • mood and disease • inflammation and disease • anxiety and inflammation
Be Heart Smart II More information, resources, and links for a healthy heart. Learn about other risk factors associated with heart disease. This article is the last in a two-part series.
A Guide to Lowering Cholesterol Cholesterol is a lipid (fat). It is manufactured by the liver from the fatty foods that we eat, and plays a vital part in allowing the body to function normally. guide to lowering cholesterol • reducing high cholesterol levels • healthy cholesterol levels • risks of high cholesterol • preventing high cholesterol
Adding Olive Oil To Your Diet Heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil is one of the key staples of the Mediterranean diet. These recipe ideas contain generous servings of the oil. olive oil • extra-virgin olive oil • mediterranean diet • healthy salad dressing • light pasta sauce
Do You Lose as Much Weight Walking as Running? Can walking really help you lose weight? The answer is unequivocally - yes! Here are the reasons why, as well as some ideas to get you walking more. walking • walking to lose weight • walking weight-loss • lose weight walking • calories burned walking
Hidden Risks of Birth Control Pill New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease. birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood It is essential to aggressively reduce cholesterol levels early in life with a low-fat diet to successfully prevent heart disease and obesity in adulthood. hypercholesterolemia • lowering childhood cholesterol • bad cholesterol • childhood intervention • heart disease
Optimize Your Health Have you heard the latest news in diabetes prevention? diabetes • tripod • therapeutic lifestyle change • tlc • type 2 diabetes
The Antioxidant Drink Sambazon Sambazon Organic Acai Juice is high in antioxidants and other vitamins, but is it high on taste? sambazon • organic juice • acai berry • antioxidant juice • food high in antioxidants
The Dangers of Homocysteine and Heart Disease Health scientists have discovered a blood factor far more dangerous and predictive of heart disease than cholesterol: homocysteine. homocysteine • heart disease • vitamins • supplements • cholesterol
The Healthy Japanese Diet The Japanese diet has been known for centuries as one of the healthiest due to it's high levels of nutrients and antioxidents. green tea • japanese diet • green tea diet • shitake mushrooms • green tea weight loss
A Vegetable Diet Saves Lives Nutrition fact: A fruit and vegetable diet provides extensive health benefits. A diet rich in fruit, grains and vegetables may prevent stroke, heart attack, and cancer. vegetable diet • healthy diet • fruit and vegetable diet • fruits vegetables grains • prevent heart attack
Active Kids Avoid Hypertension A study published by the American Heart Association proves the benefits of childhood exercise by showing active kids have lower blood pressure. childhood hypertension • hypertension treatment • lower blood pressure • children's exercise • high blood pressure
B Vitamins Fail Test High homocysteine levels are associated with more heart attacks. Folate lowers homocysteine levels, but a new study shows folate does not reduce heart attacks. vitamin b6 • vitamin b12 • folate • folic acid • homocysteine
Controversial Cholesterol Drugs Current cholesterol guidelines are being questioned by doctors and researchers amidst drug recalls and severe side effects of pharmaceutical treatments. statins • cholesterol lowering drugs • recalled cholesterol drugs • cholesterol reducing drugs • lipitor
Curing Dry Skin Problems, the Natural Way Learn how Beneficial Fats contribute to Great Health. Notice how your hair shines and your skin becomes smooth and soft. Gain other health benefits too. soft skin • smoother skin • moisturiser • shiny hair • better skin
Find the Motivation to Exercise Awareness of the health benefits of physical activity can help people find the motivation to exercise. Fitting exercise in to daily life does not have to be difficult. motivation to exercise • health benefits of physical activity • exercise motivation • how to do more exercise • motivation to get fit
Flaxseed Egg Substitute Recipe Problems with cholesterol? Get rid of the eggs! Ground and mixed with water, high fiber flax seed makes an amazing egg-free substitute that can be used in baked goods. flaxseed egg substitute • braun flaxseed grinder • vegan recipes • egg-free alternative • healthy baking made delicious
Is Food the 21st Century Plague? Is obesity, or more appropriately, globesity, a new scourge? Are too many fat people causing health risks for the world population? Yes, says WHO. obesity • food • health • obese • epidemic
Is the Atkins Diet Discredited? With many people now claiming the Atkins Diet is ineffective, dangerous and entirely discredited, here are the facts about the Atkins Diet explained. atkins diet • atkins • dr atkins • about atkins • is atkins discredited
Low GI Diet Meals and Table Low GI diets have many benefits in terms of weight management, appetite suppression and diabetes. Find out how. glycemic index • low gi diet • gi • low-gi foods • gi foods weight loss
Social Smoking is Unhealthy Research shows that people who smoke occasionally in social settings share some of the same health risks as people who smoke everyday. smoking • heart disease • social smoking • smoking and health risks • occasional smoking
The Carrot - Part 1 of a Power Veggie Trilogy All about the carrot, this article provides tasty recipes for all the carrot lovers out there. carrot • vegetarian • vegan • veggie • animal
Top Healthy Foods: Onions & Garlic Known for centuries as an all round remedy, these powerful bulbs, often called the kings of herbs, can help prevent a wide range of ailments top healthy foods • onions and garlic • cancer-fighters • antifungal • antioxidant |
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