Category Archives: Heart Health

A heart attack can be a fatal occurrence, so receiving treatment as soon as possible can reduce your risk of mortality. If you are with someone then they can call 911 and help you while you both wait for an ambulance, but if you’re alone you may not be able to get help as quickly. ...click here to read more

A heart attack takes place when the heart does not receive enough oxygenated blood as a result of a blockage. In the U.S., there is a heart attack occurring every 43 seconds, and the American Heart Association estimates that one million Americans suffer a heart attack every year. In fact, one in six Americans will ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people living in poorer areas have a higher risk of stroke, compared to those in wealthier neighborhoods. The study included nearly 25,000 Americans with no prior history of stroke. During the follow-up of over seven years, 929 of the participants had a stroke. The researchers found that men and ...click here to read more

Hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes are linked to a greater risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in men. An atherosclerotic syndrome characterized by blockage of the arteries, especially in the extremities, peripheral artery disease affects eight to 10 million people in the U.S. It is associated with reduced function and a higher risk ...click here to read more

Prehypertension refers to blood pressure in a higher than normal range, but not high enough to be classified as hypertension. These slightly elevated numbers indicate a higher risk of hypertension. Both prehypertension and hypertension increase a person’s risk for cardiovascular events. Prehypertension is defined as blood pressure readings of 120 to 139 over 80 to ...click here to read more

Frequent chest pain is common in depressed patients even in the absence of coronary artery disease. Lead researcher Dr. Salim Hayek explained, “Depression is a common and well-recognized risk factor for the development of heart disease. Patients with known heart disease and depression tend to experience chest pain more frequently. However, until now, it was ...click here to read more

Lowering hypertension – high blood pressure – can be achieved by activating opioids with regular electroacupuncture treatment. In the study conducted on rats, the researchers found that the lower blood pressure effect of electroacupuncture lasted up to three days post-treatment. This was a result of the release of enkephalins, one of the three major opioid ...click here to read more

Diabetes and high blood pressure risk can be lowered by walking or cycling to work. The study included data from 20,000 people across the U.K. who completed the survey. The researchers found that walking, cycling, and using public transit were associated with lower risks of being overweight, compared to driving or taking a taxi. Walkers ...click here to read more

A large study aimed to examine the role pf HDL cholesterol in the risk of developing heart disease. The study involved nearly 623,000 Canadian adults. Those with the lowest HDL cholesterol levels were found to have the highest risk of death by heart disease or stroke, along with higher cancer mortality and other causes. On ...click here to read more

Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from any excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in-between the meals, but when we take in more than we burn, that’s when the problem arises. Although cholesterol and fat are essential for the ...click here to read more

Postprandial hypotension is low blood pressure after a meal. This condition can manifest itself as dizziness or lightheadedness and affects nearly one-third of older men and women. Proper digestion is accomplished when the functioning of the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems is precisely coordinated. Extra blood is directed to the intestines and stomach. To compensate ...click here to read more

The heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle in your body it can be strengthened through diet and exercise. Without a healthy lifestyle, your heart can become weak and hence more susceptible to danger and illness, so it’s important to eat the right foods and partake in cardio exercises in order to ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents latest news pieces on coronary heart disease, heart failure, dementia, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation. This week we discussed reduction of the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke with regular breakfast, a holistic approach to care for dementia patients, a common blood test used to detect high ...click here to read more

Having high cholesterol is bad, you know this already. But what you may not be aware of is that high cholesterol can be putting you at risk for a dangerous condition known as thrombosis, which is basically the formation of blood clots. High cholesterol contributes to blood clots Blood clots are the underlying cause of ...click here to read more