heart disease

Despite the fact that more and more people are being warned to watch their salt intake, a recent U.S. study showed that 90 percent of Americans continue to consume sodium at levels much higher than the recommended daily intake. This is contributing to some of our leading health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, ...click here to read more

For many health reasons, we’ve been told not to sit out in the sun for too long. However, we don’t hear much about why the sun can be beneficial to our health as well. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh discovered how the incredible powers of the sun can cause our bodies to release critical ...click here to read more

A dog is truly a man’s best friend, but not only for their loyalty. The majority of American’s own a pet, but if you are amongst the 40 percent who do not, you may want to reconsider – a pet may not only warm your heart, but may actually help to protect it as well. ...click here to read more

While nobody likes the stench of foul-smelling air or the uncomfortable side effects that may accompany it, the World Health Organization considers even the most undetectable forms of air pollution to be a major risk to health. Pollution has long been linked to respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. Recently, evidence suggests there is even ...click here to read more

Daily fluctuations in temperature are associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.  The mortality rate due to cardiovascular conditions during the winter season has been reported to be higher than in the summer. The winter season is just around the corner and some of us are getting ready for the cold days ...click here to read more

Most years, there are over 100 million doses of influenza vaccine available to protect Americans; however, on average about 30 percent of the adult population in the United States receives an annual flu shot. Now, medical researchers are giving people more reason to consider protecting themselves against influenza. They believe the flu shot can curb ...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

There is scientific evidence that laughter is in fact good medicine. Researchers believe that it really rings true when referring to our hearts. Researchers at the University of Texas used brain scans and other neurological based tests to determine that humor triggers chemical responses that lead to feelings of well-being. They say arteries respond in ...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

Bloodletting is one of the oldest medical practices and it involves withdrawing small quantities of blood from a patient in order to prevent disease, cure illness and promote good health. Bloodletting lost its credibility after the 19th century and since then is has been considered by mainstream medicine as an ineffective, if not harmful practice.  ...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

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

Heart disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses that affect adults. It is generally characterized by blockage of the vascular tissues of the heart, such as the arteries and veins. The blockage is often caused by fatty deposits that have accumulated in these vascular tissues, making it harder for the heart to deliver ...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