Category Archives: Heart Health

Anyone who has experienced the pain of a migraine knows that it is a pain unlike any other. Even those who have never had a migraine of their own are aware of the intense pain they can cause. One part of migraines that is not discussed as openly, though, are the sensory auras. A visual ...click here to read more

As we begin to reach middle age, certain parts of our health become concerns that were not on our radar previously. This is often a time where people choose to go on diets in order to improve heart health and lower cholesterol. The problem for most of us is sticking to the diet. There always ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because it doesn’t present many symptoms, yet it can take such a huge negative toll on your health. Often, when blood pressure is discussed, consequences of the heart are brought up, but did you know that living with hypertension can also negatively impact the brain too? ...click here to read more

It is well known that living with high blood pressure can be dangerous to health, but often when high blood pressure is discussed, it often covers matters of the heart. But having high blood pressure raises the risk of poor health outcomes of the heart but can hurt other organs too. Portal hypertension is a ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by the body’s inability to properly control its blood sugar levels. Chronically raised blood sugar levels can results in innumerable detriments to one’s health, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. As of 2015 statistics, diabetes is estimated to affect 30 million Americans, 12 million of whom are over ...click here to read more

Summer, unfortunately, can’t last forever, and you may have already been experiencing some pretty frigid temperatures. As winter is upon us, it’s important that we pay extra close attention to your heart. This is because studies have shown that the risk of a cardiovascular-related event increases as the temperature drops. It’s not uncommon for health ...click here to read more

We all know that having more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol is ideal for good heart health, but if you’re a woman, having more good cholesterol can also help protect your brain. Developing dementia can negatively impact a person’s life. As memory declines, so can many abilities and functions. Being forgetful can put a person’s ...click here to read more

Breakfast is the first meal you consume of the day and starting with a good breakfast can set the tone for a full day of good health. Case-in-point, eating healthy foods for breakfast can help reduce your blood pressure. The key is knowing which foods to consume. Although many of us may opt for cereal ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to ...click here to read more

When we talk about heart health, it is not often that we hear the term atherosclerosis, although it plays a major role in our chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis is a disease that causes plaque (fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other molecules) to build up in our arteries and blood vessels. If ...click here to read more

A new study performed in Finland has found a connection between the consumption of dairy products and the risk of coronary heart disease. The researchers were building off of previous data that recognized an association between the consumption of fermented dairy products and blood lipid profiles. Dairy products considered to be fermented include cheese, yogurt, ...click here to read more

A pilot study has uncovered that wearing tefillin – a leather band wrapped around the arm – may yield cardiovascular health benefits. The researchers wanted to determine the possible benefits by temporarily restricting blood flow to induce the bodies natural responses to protect itself against heart attacks. The study involved 20 Jewish men. Nine wore ...click here to read more

There is always talk about the dangers of high cholesterol but it’s rarer to discuss the dangers of low cholesterol’s effect on health. One area of research on low cholesterol has found that people with low levels are associated with a higher risk of suicide. So far, several research papers have highlighted this possible link. ...click here to read more

In the canon of existing research, antiphospholipid antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases, which are any conditions characterized by pain in the joints or connective tissues. Antiphospholipid antibodies are also known to show an autoimmune response by attacking the body’s own tissues due to the appearance that these tissues are a danger to the body. ...click here to read more