What Is Heart Failure?

We always hear people talking about heart failure. But how many of us really know about this disease? What is heart failure? How can this happen? Why does heart fail? These are the questions that always pop up in our minds awaiting someone to give us the answers.

Bad Cholesterol - What Makes It Bad?

Cholesterol is an important component in our body that is found in the blood stream and cells. The body needs cholesterol in order to properly function because it contributes to a wide variety of hormones and helps the body to produce cell membranes.

Fish Oil for Heart Health and Heart Health Research

Although most people have heard of the amazing cardiovascular health benefits from omega 3 fish, few know about all of the exciting scientific studies of proven results behind the fish oil for heart health craze.

Osteoporosis, Heartburn And Celiac Disease: Is A Gluten-Free Diet Safer Than Prilosec For Reflux

Osteoporosis may be increased by acid reflux medications: Osteoporosis is increased by long-term use of acid blocker medications like nexium, prilosec, and prevacid. Heartburn is also a common unrecognized symptom of celiac disease, that is also a common unrecognized cause of osteoporosis. Treating heartburn due to celiac with acid blocker medications instead of gluten-free diet may be further worsening osteoporosis risk. Don't blindly accept the diagnosis of acid reflux or medication for reflux without being evaluated for undiagnosed celiac disease or considering a gluten-free diet.

High Cholesterol - Facts You Need To Know

The causes of high cholesterol are many but factors such as: genetics, age, gender and excessive weight play an important role and we'll take a closer look at each later in this article.

Blood Pressure: High Sodium and Salt Intake

Sodium is an essential electrolyte that keeps the body functioning properly. In as much as sodium is of importance, many of us take in far more of this substance than we need which is ultimately damaging to our health. The idea that excessive salt consumption is the cause of primary high blood pressure, with susceptibility to sodium overload genetically determined, seems quite likely and is currently accepted.

Blood Pressure and Low-Salt Diet

Currently, it is still debatable whether reducing salt alone would be enough to control blood pressure. If you are on a low-sodium diet, you stand to gain nothing at all by reducing you salt intake it at the same time you also raise your fat intake in an attempt compensate for tasteless low salt foods.

Reversing the Metabolic Syndrome

The metabolic syndrome is a collection of high-risk symptoms including elevated lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), hypertension and a proinflammatory state. Having the metabolic syndrome places the individual at high-risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Cholesterol Testing: Screening To Reduce Risk And Prevent Heart Attack

Cholesterol testing is used to estimate risk of developing heart disease. High blood cholesterol can indicate hardening of the arteries and an increased risk of death from a coronary event.

A True Story Of A Young Man With A New Heart

A 20-year-old young man, Richard (not his real name) considered he was given a very special present – a new heart a new life, when he-

Cholesterol Readings: Taking Steps So Your Levels Are Where They Should Be

Cholesterol readings could be likened to a window on cardiovascular risk and usually include total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels. Looking at the complete picture provides important clues.

How To Use Revised BMI To Prevent Heart Disease?

Asians face a high risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high blood lipids, and diabetes even while they have relatively low levels of BMI. These risk factors can in turn lead to disease such as heart attack or stroke if they are not detected and treated early.

They Said-It's Not Possible to Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease Without Surgery

Yes, heart disease is preventable and even reversible.