Category Archives: Heart Health

When we think about love, two key players seem to be involved: The heart and the mind. Your heart may tell you one thing, but the logical mind may sway you another way. The heart-mind battle then rages on when deciding between passion and logic. But emotions aren’t the only things tying your heart and ...click here to read more

There are many illnesses and conditions that can plague the heart: Heart failure, heart attack, angina, palpitations, heart disease and endocarditis. These are just some examples of heart health conditions that affect how the heart functions. Some heart conditions can even be fatal. Endocarditis, in particular, is a condition of the heart where an infection ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had spicy food you know the burning sensation that can follow. You probably reach for an over-the-counter heartburn medication to offer some relief. But new research suggests this can actually harm your heart in the long run. Heartburn is the result of acid from the stomach moving up into the esophagus. You ...click here to read more

Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, an anxiety disorder,is often associated with those who have gone to war. PTSD happens after people have experienced traumatic events and continue to recall stressors. Symptoms of PTSD can come in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of detachment. Since PTSD is most commonly associated with ...click here to read more

Like blood pressure, our cholesterol readings are quite important as we age. It’s important to know these numbers because if uncontrolled, or if you have too much of the “bad” kind, it can lead to serious health consequences. Cholesterol comes in two forms: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the type we ...click here to read more

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the pressure of blood flow pushes against veins. High blood pressure can contribute to other major heart events and even stroke. High blood pressure can be symptomless and if not monitored will only reveal itself through a major heart event. This is why it’s so important to monitor ...click here to read more

We all know seniors are at greater risk for heart disease as well. Risk factors of heart disease include smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and inflammation of the blood vessels. But a potential new risk of heart disease has just been discovered. In fact it has to do with osteoporosis. If you’re over the ...click here to read more

When it comes to treating ailments, many of us like to opt for natural remedies. Studies continue to come out on the effectiveness of supplements and natural remedies. But as the influx of going naturally grows, it’s important to know which supplements are effective and which are ineffective when treating ailments. One major concern that ...click here to read more

Hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is most often referred to as high blood pressure. Right now, about one in every three American adults has hypertension. Only half of these people have their condition under control. Those who don’t can face serious complications or even death. ...click here to read more

In the realm of sex it seems matters which affect men are more commonly talked about. For example, it’s men who have the little blue pill for sexual dysfunction, and nothing for women. But don’t worry ladies an option for women is now coming to light. Women experience sexual dysfunction just like men do and ...click here to read more

Did you know that music can be used as a form of therapy? It’s true. Music therapy is often used to promote wellness, reduce pain, manage stress and overall improve quality of life. Even if you haven’t taken a music therapy session, you may have noticed a change in yourself when you listen to your ...click here to read more

Just about anyone can have high blood pressure. Although there are contributing factors which can elevate blood pressure, it can affect anyone. In fact, most people don’t even realize they have high blood pressure as it doesn’t pose many symptoms. By the time they realize they have a blood pressure problem, it could be too ...click here to read more

One’s own stress can lead to detrimental effects to their health. Sleepless nights, pounding headaches and even indigestion are just some of the effects stress has on your body. But when it comes to blood pressure, someone else’s stress may be affecting your blood pressure numbers more than you. As new research suggests a stressed-out ...click here to read more

Age, smoking, obesity, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and lack of exercise are all known risk factors of having a heart attack. Therefore, we all get our vitals checked at the doctors, try to eat well and occasionally go for an outdoorsy walk when the weather is nice. But there is one factor that you ...click here to read more