Category Archives: Heart Health

If you have type-2 diabetes there are many ways to receive insulin, such as rapid-acting insulin, short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin can last from 24 to 36 hours after administered. The purpose of long-acting insulin is to provide insulin for the whole day, as opposed to rapid-acting insulin which is intended to reduce ...click here to read more

Our body functions mainly in part with our circulatory system. Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which requires much blood ...click here to read more

In a healthy adult, the heart should average between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Factors which determine heart rate are activity level, exertion of the body and even stress levels. Throughout the day our heartbeats may quicken or slow; this is knows as heart palpitations. Heart palpations can be harmless and merely a response ...click here to read more

Location can play a role in the foods you eat, meaning wherever you are right now is effecting what you consume. If you reside along the west coast you probably enjoy fresh vegetables and even prawns. But if you reside in the South you probably enjoy collard greens, grits, fried chicken, potatoes and corn bread, ...click here to read more

Blood travels around the body through arteries. Arteries run all over your body carrying oxygen-rich blood to all the organs and extremities. In a healthy adult, blood can transport easily around the body delivering an adequate supply. But in a person with clogged arteries, blood flow becomes limited and slows down. When blood supply becomes ...click here to read more

The heart rate of healthy adults should be between 60 to 80 beats per minute. If a person’s heartbeat is slower than that, the disorder is called bradycardia. There are many reasons why a person’s heartbeat may run fast, or slow. For example, adults who regularly exercise will have a slower resting heartbeat. Additionally, seniors ...click here to read more

A blood clot alone can pose health risks to an individual. When a blood clot occurs, blood cannot travel through the veins to reach organs and cells. In some cases, the clot breaks free and travels throughout the circulatory system. If the clot reaches the heart is can limit or stop the amount of blood ...click here to read more

All cholesterol lowering foods might not be good for you. While attempting to choose foods to lower your cholesterol you must have a ‘horses for courses’ approach. Let me explain. There are two different types of cholesterol. One is good for you. One is bad for you. If your good cholesterol is low and you ...click here to read more

Whether you drank a fizzy soda too quickly, or swallowed too much air, these habits can lead to hiccups. Not only are hiccups annoying, sometimes they seem impossible to get rid of. The majority of the time hiccups are harmless, but new research suggests that hiccups may be a potential symptom of a serious health ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can contribute to high blood pressure such as being overweight, diet and lack of physical activity. But there is another condition that can also lead to high blood pressure, it’s called primary aldosteronism. Primary aldosteronism is a hormone disorder that can contribute to high blood pressure. Our adrenal glands are ...click here to read more

The heart has many valves and chambers to allow blood to enter and be released in order for the body to work. Some major valves in the heart are the aortic valve, tricuspid valve and the mitral valve. These valves play important roles and if there is a problem with one of them, it can ...click here to read more

A heart attack occurs when there is not an adequate blood supply to the heart. This can be caused due to a blockage. Damage can occur in the heart, and depending on how long the heart goes without blood will determine the severity of the damage. Heart attack can impair a person’s life, but recovery ...click here to read more

Wildfires have become an all too common occurrence in the United States. So far this year there have been more than 29-thousand wildfires in the U.S. Daily news reports often focus on how wildlife, natural resources and property are at serious risk during these wildfires; however, there is something else at risk – human health. ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 5.1-millions Americans have heart failure. Heart failure is the result of the heart not functioning properly and can lead to death. Aging is a large factor in the function of the heart, so many seniors are at risk for developing it. There are many contributing factors ...click here to read more