Heart

It’s a hot topic issue, and touches on two big areas of concern for both women and cancer patients in general. As it turns out there is a new link between a common breast cancer treatment and heart disease risk in women. For now, researchers are trying to flesh out the issues surrounding this new ...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

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

On any given year, there are approximately 136 million visits to the emergency room and 41 percent of the population will seek out emergency room treatment.  Although the ER often conjures up images of dramatic life or death situations such as bullet wounds or other bodily injuries, the majority of ER visits are not caused ...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

Calcium is an important mineral that is needed for the development of healthy bones and teeth; it is also essential to maintain proper muscle and nerve function. Because of the importance of calcium for maintaining a healthy body and preventing osteoporosis, calcium supplements are one of the most commonly used supplements in today’s society. However, ...click here to read more

Hurricane Sandy recently hit North America, putting millions of people to a loss in electricity and heat, high levels of freezing water, and damage to properties and homes.  To date, the effects of this natural disaster could still be felt, especially in the subways of New York City and power lines in Toronto.  The consequences ...click here to read more

The well-being of American women continues to be a source of concern, especially following the release of recent data on the worst states for women’s health. No one sets out to damage their own health; however, it seems that in many cases a lack of understanding or a lack of services puts women in certain ...click here to read more

Many times people are embarrassed to mention little details about themselves to their doctors that they think could reflect negatively on them. When it comes to your health, no detail is too small or too embarrassing. Reveal all to your doctor; keeping secrets doesn’t benefit you or your health care at all. As a Preventative ...click here to read more

The summer season is often associated with heat waves that can generate some level of discomfort to people and during specific emergency cases, will often require immediate medical attention.  When the average daily temperature is constantly high, more people would choose to stay indoors, turn on the air conditioner, and nurse on his or her ...click here to read more

We live in a toxic world and it is impossible to avoid all of the health hazards that we are exposed to daily. Some health risks are more dangerous or more easily avoidable than others however, and if you want to do something good for your body, you should avoid taking the following five health ...click here to read more

While the numbers might differ slightly from state to state within North America, the same offenders will certainly keep popping up when discussing causes of death.  Genetic predisposition is a clear factor, but the sheer numbers could give you an idea when it comes to guessing your fate, as well. Having an idea of what ...click here to read more

Connecting oral hygiene to heart health may sound like a stretch but evidence shows the two are tied together. Research shows bad oral care could lead to serious heart problems. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom have released a study that indicates a bacteria called, ...click here to read more

Aging is strongly associated with the onset of a number of chronic diseases, resulting in hospitalization and treatment of specific medical conditions. One of the most of common chronic diseases that affect the elderly is heart failure or the decreased capacity of the heart to pump blood to deliver oxygen to various tissues of the ...click here to read more