Articles related to "Vascular Disease"

Leg pain may actually be a sign of disease in the peripheral arteries if certain risk factors are present.

People with Peripheral Vascular Disease and Type D Personality are reported to have 3 fold increase in death risk during period studied.

Many men over 50 suffer from this relatively unheard of condition - sometimes called Angina of the Calves - which is the result of peripheral vascular disease.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a common vascular disease condition affecting men age 65 and older. A simple screening test can prevent fatality from catastrophic rupture.

Supplements, like cayenne pepper, gingko biloba, root ginger and garlic capsules help blood circulation. Combine this with aerobic exercise and an improved diet plan.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm or a thoracic aortic aneurysm can be a potentially fatal condition. A healthy lifestyle and proper medical treatment controls the condition.

Diabetes affects multiple areas of the body, including the feet. What are things that could happen with a diabetic foot?

Ultrasound is used to record blood velocities through the main arteries of the leg. Velocities can indicate the presence of arterial stenosis.

This article will attempt to discuss the reasons as to why diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease and circulatory problems.

People who are diabulimic take reduced amounts of insulin to prevent weight gain. Knowing diabulimia danger signals and informing others of the condition may save a life.

Plaques in the artery walls are a risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. What are problems that could stem from atherosclerosis?

Metabolic syndrome defined. Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease risks. University Medical study of the role of cortisol in the development of metabolic syndrome.

Cholesterol is an essential of life. Excessive amounts can prove to be dangerous and unhealthy. This article will describe some ways of dealing with this issue naturally.

Although men are reluctant to seek help for erection problems, these are much more common in the population than people think - and many cases are eminently treatable.

Coffee has been associated with a reduced risk of developing diabetes. How does it affect blood sugar levels in diabetics?

Making waves in recent years as a new super antioxidant, the pomegranate as a dietary supplement is going through a boom. Find out what it can do for you.

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.

Researchers have found that taking aspirin daily does not prevent stroke, but it does reduce the risk of myocardial infarction by 26 percent.

A massive study of British men has revealed the increased levels of mortality among those who don't follow simple, healthy lifestyles.

Numerous dietary supplements being sold to help users add muscle mass and strength contain potentially harmful anabolic steroid-related compounds.

Antioxidants are beneficial to your overall well-being, but do antioxidant supplements have the same effect as natural sources of antioxidants?

Harvest a bevy of brassica greens from the southern kitchen garden for a healthy diet in the new year.

Heart disease affects more persons with diabetes than others. A new study shows the cardioprotective role of sulforaphane.

The cigarette industry knowingly manufactures a product that has chemicals. These chemicals, if on their own, fall under federal handling, storing and transportation laws

During the Border wars of the 12th-13th centuries, Scottish soldiers carried a bag of oatmeal as a source of strength, for which they were known.

For centuries men suffered in silence over a common but feared condition - impotence.

DVT/PE kills more Americans annually than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Risk factor awareness and venous screenings are key to preventing this silent killer.

Those who participate in outdoor winter activities are at risk for cold injury. Frostbite can lead to chronic cold sensitivity, pain, numbness, or even amputation.

With circulatory disorders at epidemic proportions, could ginkgo extract be taken instead of Aspirin?

Research has found that moderate drinking significantly reduces the risk for a number of health problems.

Unravels the risk factors for coronary heart disease and tackles the question 'Why me?' Reduce the risk of heart attack and treat heart disease already present.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a huge public wellness threat that impacts between ten and twelve million people in the United States.

People with high blood pressure are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than people whose hypertension is controlled or have normal blood pressure readings.

There are a wide variety of medications for diabetes which work through different mechanisms. Diabetic individuals may need insulin and a combination of drug therapy.

Cancer is a horrible disease. It is the second leading cause of death and is responsible for 1-in-4 deaths in the US. More than 1,500 Americans each day die of cancer.

Everyone should include fitness in their life, the AMA and ACSM recently amended fitness guidelines for seniors; you may find them helpful

Animal or fungal, proteolytic or pancreatic enzymes? Enzymes are produced within the body, however digestive enzyme supplements may be needed for human health benefit.

Suggestions that folate may play a role in mood and cognitive disorders is not far behind. What are the benefits of folate status and neurocognitive functioning.

Diabetes is chronically high blood sugar. It is often treated with insulin injections and lifestyle changes. Diabetics may have other complications.

Medical studies about causes of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis risks for school children study. A high and low fat diet nurses study of coronary heart disease.

Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.

A simple procedure that may eliminate ugly and sometimes painful varicose and spider veins.

This article explains risk factors associated with the development of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and how people can minimize the chance of getting dementia.

Results from the ADVANCE Study demonstrated a simple and effective way to save lives and reduce risk of premature death in Diabetics - just lower their blood pressure!

A research study from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that cigarette smoking may be an independent modifiable risk factor for type II diabetes mellitus.

This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, disease course, and treatment of idiopathic or autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).

C-reactive protein can be an important indicator of heart disease, but is not a cause of the condition.

Researchers believe that depression, particularly in the elderly, may be related to elevated homocysteine levels. A deficiency in B vitamins may be the cause.

Research indicates that diabetics with no history of heart disease have the same risk for a heart attack as someone with a prior attack.

A healthy diet & lifestyle are essential in the fight against type II diabetes. One step to success is moving more - something a lot of people just don't like to do.