Category Archives: Heart Disease

Cancer is considered as one of the most deadly diseases affecting people around the world.  Cancer is strongly associated with specific lifestyles, as well as particular genetic mutations that may significantly increase cancer risk. Scientists and researchers have been aggressively conducting investigations on methods for early detection of cancer, as well as identifying effective drugs ...click here to read more

Sure, it’s harder than it sounds, but in order to protect your heart, you have to learn how to let go of the past. Holding a grudge can cause unnecessary stress which can lead to heart problems, including heart attack and stroke. If you want to improve your heart health, you need to learn how ...click here to read more

A shocking new study about omega-3’s could mean big things for the aging population. According to the U.S. study, a few simple supplement changes could mean mature adults who have a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids are 30 percent less likely to develop an irregular heartbeat than their peers who don’t. According to recent ...click here to read more

Heart disease has affected millions of people around the world and thus health programs have promoted various lifestyle interventions to improve cardiac care and enhance good health. Similar to most chronic diseases, heart disease can affect people of various ages and thus it may also be helpful to recognize methods in detecting heart disease at ...click here to read more

Heart disease is considered as one of the major causes of mortality across the globe. To live longer, it is thus important to understand the various ways of cardiac care, including that of preventing the possibility of suffering from a heart attack. Cardiac care may also involve the adaptation of a healthy lifestyle, such as ...click here to read more

While the numbers might differ slightly from state to state within North America, the same offenders will certainly keep popping up when discussing causes of death.  Genetic predisposition is a clear factor, but the sheer numbers could give you an idea when it comes to guessing your fate, as well. Having an idea of what ...click here to read more

Tobacco use causes more deaths per year then the deaths caused by illegal drug use, alcohol use, HIV, motor vehicle accidents, suicides and murders combined!  Cigarettes not only reduce your vitality and increase your risk for cancer; they also vastly increase your risk for cardiovascular disorders. In fact, an estimated 128,497 people die per year ...click here to read more

Many women yearn for a baby girl; often because they want the company of their own gender or they believe it will be easier to have a shared camaraderie with a daughter. Science shows that the gender of the baby is determined by the chromosomes in the male’s sperm. More specifically, the women’s egg contains ...click here to read more

A stroke can be a devastating event and people are always looking for natural heart remedies to help reduce the chance of having one. New research published in the journal, Stroke, states that natural heart remedies to lower your risk of suffering a stroke should include eating low fat dairy in addition to other heart ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in North America and more than one in four deaths are caused by heart disease.    Treating heart disease is extremely expensive, and Americans spend more than 96 billion dollars per year on conventional methods of heart disease treatment and cardiac care.  Natural methods of healthcare are generally ...click here to read more

You have probably never thought that opening a can of soup for dinner would increase your risk of heart disease, but new research suggests that this may be the case. Canned food, in general, is popular because it’s affordable and convenient, but if you want to live longer and healthier, you may want to pass ...click here to read more

Can food high in fat and calories be considered a heart healthy food? If you’re talking about avocado, then the answer is yes. Avocado’s have long been a cause for question amongst dieters. At first sight, the nutritional information of an avocado may scare a few people off – especially those concerned about heart disease ...click here to read more

When it comes to eating chicken and turkey, statistics show that the majority of North Americans prefer white meat over dark meat. However, new information has emerged that suggests women might be better off choosing dark. A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center revealed that the dark meat of chicken, turkey, and some ...click here to read more

Most people know the common warning signs of an impending heart attack including: chest pain/discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and unexplained extreme fatigue.  However, there are some warning sign of underlying heart disease (which could lead to a heart attack) that might not be obvious to most people. Heart disease is one ...click here to read more