Category Archives: Heart Health

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

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation every 7 minutes someone dies from heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are two of the top three causes of death in North America according to the latest statistics report from 2008. With heart disease, including heart attack, and stroke costing the economy over $20 billion ...click here to read more

Heart attacks are generally described as severe cardiovascular events that are characterized by chest pain, shortness of breath, and intense sweating. The appearance of these symptoms often prompts medical attention in order to provide proper treatment to the patient. The immediate medical treatment will also ensure that the individual will live longer. Various health groups ...click here to read more

If you are like most men, young and aging alike, you probably abhor going to see your Doctor, and medical tests tend to fall very low on your “to-do” list. There are many reasons and excuses to avoid the Doctor’s office; however once you reach the age of 50 it becomes more pertinent than ever ...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

Can food high in fat and calories be considered a heart healthy food? If you’re talking about avocado, then the answer is yes. Avocado’s have long been a cause for question amongst dieters. At first sight, the nutritional information of an avocado may scare a few people off – especially those concerned about heart disease ...click here to read more

When it comes to eating chicken and turkey, statistics show that the majority of North Americans prefer white meat over dark meat. However, new information has emerged that suggests women might be better off choosing dark. A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center revealed that the dark meat of chicken, turkey, and some ...click here to read more

Most people know the common warning signs of an impending heart attack including: chest pain/discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and unexplained extreme fatigue.  However, there are some warning sign of underlying heart disease (which could lead to a heart attack) that might not be obvious to most people. Heart disease is one ...click here to read more

A stroke is defined as the sudden death of brain cells caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain. It is estimated that there are between 40,000 and 50,000 stokes in Canada every year. Sadly, 16,000 of those unfortunate individuals are not lucky enough to survive the stroke; making stroke-related deaths far more numerous than ...click here to read more

As we grow older, a number of changes occur in our bodies, resulting in an increased risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.  The most common age-related changes include increase in weight, blood pressure, and glucose levels.  If we are not too cautious about our health, especially with regard to cardiac care or ...click here to read more

With all of the research showing the negative health effects of cigarette smoking, many people are turning to cigarette alternatives to help kick their habit. But, could using cigarette alternatives just be exchanging one bad habit for another? There are nicotine replacement therapies such as the patch or gum that are supposed to help a ...click here to read more

During a heart attack, what exactly happens inside your body? Patients who have suffered a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, would describe this as a sudden pain in the chest, coupled with a difficulty in breathing. This condition is very serious because the heart does not receive enough blood and as a ...click here to read more

Stepping out of the house in the morning can be quite refreshing when a fresh morning breeze hits your face. Unfortunately, this fresh morning breeze can only be observed in limited places around the planet. Extensive industrialization has resulted in poor quality of air, which has accumulated tiny particles that could affect heart health and ...click here to read more