Category Archives: Heart Health

When we think of a victim of a heart attack, our minds tend to automatically visualize an older adult.  But, shockingly, people of all ages can experience a heart attack – even someone in their twenties.  Moreover, according to a new study, researchers are learning how to detect the early signs of a potential heart ...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

Most people now know that one of the first steps to reducing your blood pressure is to  change your diet and include more fresh fruits and vegetables. But most people may not know that just the simple addition of the humble beet into your diet could have some profound and directly immediate effects on your ...click here to read more

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

Did you know that only 5 percent of Americans are estimated to be in the ‘low risk’ category for the development of the type of artery and heart problems that lead to heart attack and stroke? How about the fact that strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States and 80 percent ...click here to read more

You might let Daylight Savings Time come and go and think the only thing that this time change really effects is your sleep schedule and routine, and it might be the case for many people, but there is a whole other worry that you might not expect. As it turns out the effect of the ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet pertains to food preparations that are enriched with olive oil, nuts, and grains, fruits and vegetables.  In addition, this type of diet consists more of fish and dairy products and less of meat.  This specific diet originates from the countries Greece and Italy and has been recognized around the world for its ...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

If you suffer from blood pressure problems, you may want to think about getting a little more sleep on a regular basis.Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that even one extra hour of sleep may have a significant positive impact on your blood pressure. The Basics of Healthy Blood Pressure About one third of adults ...click here to read more

A broken heart can do more than just cause emotional distress; it can actually comprise your heart health and cause physical heart problems. In fact, a broken heart brought on by an emotional stressor such as the death of a loved one or the discovery of a partners infidelity, can affect your heart health in ...click here to read more

Research reports have shown that exposure to secondhand smoke causes heart attack and stroke, as well as cancer of the lungs.  Secondhand smoke often affects people surrounding a smoker, including family members and friends. In order to prevent the exposure of nonsmoking individuals to secondhand smoke and decrease the incidence of heart attack and stroke, ...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

Improvements in medical treatment methods in the past century have now resulted in a significant increase in the lifespan of the human population.  People are now living at least 10 years longer, thanks to the new medications, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures that are currently being used in hospitals.  Physicians are also more equipped in ...click here to read more