Articles related to "Coronary Heart Disease"



HEART ATTACK: PART TWO
Risk factors for heart attack, and descriptions of angina and sudden cardiac death.
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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?
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The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is probably the best available diet that still tastes good. It has an impressive list of health benefits.
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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.
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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.
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Being Grumpy Can Hurt your Heart
Negative personality aspects seem to predict coronary heart disease in a 15-year study of Vietnam War Veterans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Kicking The Smoking Habit
Quitting the Habit of smoking
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction
No matter what names you use, heart attack, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest, these are medical emergencies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wine and Your Health
The current state of research into the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health. Links to many data sources.
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Be Physically Active
The advantages of staying healthy
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Depression, Anxiety, Inflammation and Disease
"Stress can kill you" is no longer just an expression; it's a scientific fact.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Heart Attacks May Be Contagious!
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Hidden Risks of Birth Control Pill
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
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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.
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Optimize Your Health
Have you heard the latest news in diabetes prevention?
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The Antioxidant Drink Sambazon
Sambazon Organic Acai Juice is high in antioxidants and other vitamins, but is it high on taste?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Controversial Cholesterol Drugs
Current cholesterol guidelines are being questioned by doctors and researchers amidst drug recalls and severe side effects of pharmaceutical treatments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Low GI Diet Meals and Table
Low GI diets have many benefits in terms of weight management, appetite suppression and diabetes. Find out how.
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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.
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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.
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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
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