Articles in Home | Body Health | Heart Health Title|Newest|Oldest The Great Cardio Myth  By : Long, slow steady cardio not getting you the results you're looking for? Leading UK personal trainer Dax Moy explains why. Saving Your Heart From Congestive Heart Failure  By : There is currently no cure for congestive heart failure, rather there are things that you can do to help lengthen your life and protect your heart from further injury. Treatment is a matter of changing your lifestyle and a mixture of drug therapy, which will alter your quality of your life. The medical field's great improvements over the past twenty years has grown in leaps and bounds. Lifestyle changes remain fundamentally the same in combating congestive heart failure - ... Six Foods That Boost Heart Health  By : The majorities of baby boomers are looking for a way to loose weight and lower their cholesterol. Both of these are two important factors in heart disease, which still remains the number one killer in the United States. The good news is that you can dodge heart disease through your food choices. Below are six foods that can help boost your heart health. Many studies have proven the variety of health benefits given by fish, ranging from joint inflammation in arthritis suffe... Rehabilitation After Heart Attack  By : K Bakhru This aspect is of vital importance. Gone are the days when the patient was given prolonged rest, say at least six weeks, for a heart attack. Whenever a heart attack Occurs, the patient or his relations should not feel frightened. Even now, home treatment has been advocated in uncomplicated cases of heart attack. Treatment is simple, easy, as long as no complication/ s occur. In such cases, about two weeks of rest is essentially required. Even o~ the second day of the attack, ... Keeping Track Of Your Health With Fitness Heart Rate Monitor  By : When receiving one's medical degree, all doctors take a Hippocratic Oath to care for all patients to the best of their ability. This includes everyone from the youngest pre-mature infant to the oldest in geriatric care. During every stage of life, it is important for the physician to be able to fully advise the patient as to the right behaviors and lifestyles into which he should engage. For most, this includes a recommendation to get some exercise, especially of the cardiova... How Do I Prepare For A Cardiac Stress Test?  By : Kurt Lehmann Do you have a cardiac stress test scheduled? If so, you may have some questions about how to properly prepare for the test. Don't worry! The preparations are simple. You don't need to do much... The preparation for a cardiac stress test is fairly simple and straight forward (there's no studying required, the most important thing is that you show up on time). There are a few additional things you need to consider before your cardiac stress test. First, you will need to... How Is A Cardiac Stress Test Performed?  By : Kurt Lehmann If you have a cardiac stress test scheduled, or if you have concerns about your heart, you may want to understand how a cardiac stress test is performed. This article provides you with the basic background information you need to understand how these tests are performed. A cardiac stress test is used to evaluate the way your heart and vascular system respond and work together under stress. By stress, what is meant is exercise or exertion. This helps answer two very importa... Cardiovascular Health With Fish Oil  By : Lori Matthews Substantial and recent research undertaken to assess the benefits of fish oil indicates that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can prevent cardiovascular disease. It may certainly reduce the risks of it. In particular, clinical studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids: • Lower triglyceride levels. • Lower blood pressure. • Reduce the risk of arrhythmias which increase the risk of cardiac arrest. • Reduce the rate at which atherosclerotic plaque grows. • Helps t... Cardiovascular Heart Disease Reversal?  By : Ron Yates MPH Yeah, you are reading this now searching for answers. If you are like the rest of us, it may be late at night and you are searching for information that will confirm your worst suspicions that you may be showing symptoms of heart disease. The information I share is a "work in progress" and about what I have already accomplished with 10 years of intensive “learning and experimentation”. The good news is a smart and motivated individual can accomplish the same thing in 18-24 months. I decided I was smarter than this disease! I think I was able to learn and integrate information that might make a difference before it's too late and my Public Health background inspires me to share what I have learned. This is working for me, the key is to find something that works for you and that you can sustain. In this case, it really is "the first day of the rest of your life." Feel free to ask me any follow up questions. Heart Disease and Diet  By : The heart is a vital organ that is increasingly the subject of disease resulting from increasing longevity and poor diet. This article gives an overview of how the heart works and the pressures of modern life that lead to its vulnerability. Battling Chronic Congestive Heart Failure  By : Mark Hargreaves Chronic congestive heart failure is an insidious opponent, possessing a slow onset that results in a patient often not even noticing they are having symptoms. Over time the patient will suffer from worsening dyspnea and edema that will in due time drive them to seek treatment, where they will discover that for whatever reason that their heart is no longer able to function correctly. Congestive Heart failure starts when the cells of the heart tissue either die or become non... Fish Oils For Cardiovascular Health  By : It’s usually a common fact that what is best for your body is also what is best for the planet. Eating organic foods instead of processed foods; eating less food overall; and using natural medicine from herbs and nutrients to heal illnesses instead of hazardous pharmaceuticals: are god for the environment and also good for your health. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. At first glance, one exception is eating fish and taking fish oil supplements. Although thes... Simple Steps To Healthy Heart Care  By : Mark Hargreaves Healthy heart care is an issue which could affect any of us especially as we grow older. The heart is one of the the most talked about parts of your body. The heart used metaphorically describes love as a great hurt such as a broken heart. "My heart overflows with my love for you," says a young man to his sweetheart. The emotions that we express with our heart are only one element of the human makeup. The other portion consists of having a healthy heart. The heart is a maj... Gum Disease Associated with Heart Attacks  By : Kristin Gabriel there is an increase in a risk for heart disease in those patients who have periodontal gum disease. The most common strain of bacteria found in dental plaque may cause blood clots. Once these clots escape into the bloodstream, there's an increased risk for a heart attack. If you have receding gums or notice a bleeding gum that is often red and irritated, and if you've noticed that your breath is bad, you may have a gum infection. Fight Cardiovascular Disease  By : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) classifies a range of illnesses that involved the heart and blood vessels (i.e. arteries and veins). CVD is a technical term that refers to a disease that affects the cardiovascular system and conditions that relate to causes, mechanisms and treatments upon the heart organ system including all things related to atherosclerosis. You doctor is only trained to treat the symptoms, for example, applying angioplasty in order to open blocked blood vessel... What You Need To Know About A Heartstart Home Defibrillator  By : Mark Glazer More people are buying a HeartStart Home Defibrillator than ever before and it's not hard to know why. With over eighty percent of cardiac arrests happening at home and with treatment needed in the first few minutes for the best chances of survival, having a home defibrillator just makes sense. Home units are particularly important for individuals at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest. When buying a home defibrillator, there are some important things to keep in mind. Y... Heart Rate Information  By : Stephen Ashton Steps to learn how to track your heart rate while excercising. To get the most out of your workouts it's important to get your heart rate up to the neccessary levels to start burning fat and achieving an optimal workout. Heart-Healthy Dietary Guidelines Tailored For You  By : According to an October 5th press release from the American Heart Association, new dietary recommendations for heart health are going to appear in the October 31st edition of Circulation, which can be downloaded for free from the AHA website. These recommendations have been revised to provide a more individualized approach to the American diet, especially for those in high-risk group, which will make dietary changes easier. The new recommendations encourage Americans to achie... Magnesium Is An Important Cardiovascular Mineral  By : Magnesium is a metallic element that is essential to the body’s biochemistry, and is an important cardiovascular mineral. Although over half of the total magnesium content of the body is contained in bone, the rest is found in the cells of the body including the heart that contains about 20%. The amount of magnesium in the body that remains in the intercellular fluids is very low. Although magnesium is needed for a number of important functions within the body, including... Prevent Coronary Heart Disease With Health Supplements  By : Evelyn Lim You can consume certain supplements to ensure a good working heart. In this manner, you can prevent coronary heart disease and live a healthy life. Boost Energy And Strengthen The Heart With Ribose  By : It is possible to boost energy and strengthen the heart with ribose, a monosaccharide found in all living cells, even those of plants. Found naturally mainly in the stereoisomeric form of D-ribose, it is an essential component of the human metabolism that generates energy from food and is also critical in ensuring normal heart function. D-ribose is not regarded as an essential nutrient since it is easily synthesized in the body, but it is essential to life. It can be syn... Heart Surgery And Your Longevity  By : Stephen Lau Heart surgery, such as angioplasty, may be unnecessary and even harmful to patients suffering from heart disease. Medicines may be effective in treating and preventing heart disease. In Oriental medicine, on the other hand, focus is on foods and acupuncture to unblock "qi" (internal life energy) and blood for optimum heart health, which has to be wholesome. Types And Symptoms Of Heart Valve Disease  By : There are two types of heart valve disease--heart disease resulting from narrowed heart valves, and heart disease resulting from leaky heart valves. Each of them stems from several different causes, ranging from birth defects, to bacterial infection, to aging. Congential Heart Valve Disease Congenital heart valve is the most common, and can result in inflexible or narrowed, or floppy, valves, or irregular valve flaps. Congenital heart valve disease is often diagnosed w... What The Doctors Aren't Telling You About Your Heart & Health! 2-The Loop  By : Hal Clarkson One of the big difficulties that we face when trying to become healthy is who do we believe? With all the conflicting information out there it is hard to know which way to turn. I have an article today that will tell you about some of the fallacies that we often encounter through the so called "health experts." Here it is: ---------- It took six months for them to decide to just leave me on a cocktail of drugs and wait and see what would happen. The drugs of course ... How To Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Habits For Healthier Hearts  By : Connie Limon Probably the number one rule to follow is being a good example of living a healthy lifestyle in front of your kids. Actions do speak louder than words. Living healthy lifestyles creates healthier hearts and helps to prevent heart disease. Work on getting the entire family active and plan times for everyone to be active together. You can take walks, ride bikes, go swimming, mow grass, and do gardening. The list is endless. Everyone benefits from the exercise and the time to... Heart Rate Monitors And Race Strategies  By : Curt Shryack I highly recommend using a heart rate monitor. Learning to run at correct efforts is very important for workout recovery and fast race times. One disadvantage of a heart rate monitor is trying to get to the desired heart rate too fast. Learning to use perceived effort in addition to the heart rate monitor will improve you times quite a bit. I have learned through trial and error what heart rates to use for each race distance. A good rule of thumb is to learn what the co... Congestive Heart: Congestive Heart Failure  By : Daniel B Hyde It's a terrifying moment for many patients: the moment when the doctor enters their hospital room and informs them they are suffering from congestive heart failure. Many people do not know what congestive heart failure is or what it means for their life, and they ask themselves, "Is congestive heart failure the end of my world as I know it?" Discover How To Improve Your Cardiovascular Health With Vitamins  By : Darrell Miller Did you know that heart attack, stroke, and related disorders kill more Americans than any other disease combined in the United States? Over 1 million Americans died in 1990 from cardiovascular disease which could be prevented with diet, vitamins, exercise, and stress reduction techniques. Arteriosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries, is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the world. When fat and cholesterol build up around the heart and on the inne... Cause Of Heart Disease  By : Roger Thompson There are a few different things that can be a major cause of heart disease. Most of the time the different factors will work in combination to lead to the problem of heart disease. Sometimes a very healthy person that does all the right steps to prevent it will end up dealing with heart disease. There is just no way of knowing if we are going to have it or not. This is why it is important to have regular checkups and use the best health plan that we can. Bacteria are one ... Chest Pains - Signal Of Heart Failure?  By : Anna Hart - Is ongoing chest pain a sign of heart failure? Chest pains of any type can be frightening. You may think you are having a heart attack. The thought that it might be heart attack can increase chest pains. You should see a doctor immediately to be sure. Supposing, though, that you have seen a doctor about your ongoing chest pain. You were not having a heart attack. Your doctor sent you home, but the chest pains continue to come and go. Is ongoing chest pain a sign of he... Chest Pain – When Is It Not Serious?  By : Anna Hart - You have heard that chest pain can be serious. It can signal a heart attack. It might be a rare, life-threatening problem. But it could be quite the opposite. It could be not at all serious. When is chest pain not serious? It is wise to learn when chest pain is not serious. You will want to check your symptoms with a licensed professional, but here are 7 examples of chest pain that is probably not immediately serious. 1. Acid reflux or heartburn: Chest pain can se... Reducing Risk Of Heart Failure  By : Eric Timmy Some risks for developing atherosclerosis are beyond our control – like being male or gating older. But there are many risk factors we can control what steps can you take? Avoid or quit smoking. Mange weight and control blood pressure. Make physical activity part of your daily life to help keep weight normal and promote overall heart health. After age 20, have your total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels measured every five years. Some years ago, many health experts advised... Benefits Of Cardio Interval Training  By : George Knight The US Public Health Service has documented the risk factors of heart diseases based on a long-term study that examined the health history of various groups in the society. This study enables high-risk groups persons alert even before symptoms start appearing. The highest risk factors as listed are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain fats in blood, and a family history of cardiovascular disorders. An addition to the lis... How To Eat For Your Healthy Heart  By : Stewart Levison Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all experience at some point in time. It's impossible to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart is something everyone should try to do, especially when it comes to restoring health and reducing heart attacks. Periodontal Disease and Heart Attacks  By : Dr Keith Scott Until recently periodontitis was thought to affect only structures in the mouth. However contemporary research has found that it is an important cause of chronic systemic inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, premature and underweight babies and possibly several other diseases. The timeous treatment of dental disease can make a significant contribution to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Take Care of Your Heart  By : Marcus Martinez Heart disease is one of the most prevalent causes of death in the Western world and it is also one of the most preventable. Many risk factors are controllable and it is not that difficult to make some simple changes in our daily routines that will go a long way for the health of our heart. Heart Rate Monitors  By : Al Parker, MD So you’re jogging down the street when you lock a stare with this tall, dark-skinned brunette with crystal blue eyes. As you pass her you get a hear her say in a faint whisper “Hello there”. You smirk to yourself (you know she wants you), and take a look down at your heart rate monitor. 210!!! HOLY S#@%!! “I guess I better slow down when I see a hottie from now on.” You think to yourself. So you see, having a heart rate monitor can keep you in your target heart rate zone i... Walk To Strenghten Your Heart  By : Susanne Myers Did you know February is heart health month? A great way to celebrate is to get heart healthy by making sure you do a minimum of 20 minutes cardio each and every day. Walking is a low-impact way to work out and get your heart pumping, keeping it strong and healthy. Here are some reasons why walking is so great for you and ideas on how you can get started walking right away. You should always contact your doctor before starting any kind of exercise program, even if it is wa... A Healthy Heart Is Not Just About A Healthy Diet  By : Ramone Stevenson For anyone who has been diagnosed with heart disease or is simply concerned with ways to prevent it, you’ll be interested to know that a strict, heart healthy diet is not the only key to maintaining a healthy heart. In fact, the main component is actually an overall healthy lifestyle. Because even if you’re on the best diet in the universe, if you’re not active and especially if you smoke, the effort you’re making is basically futile. But the goods news is that 80 percent of ... Exercises For People With Heart Conditions!  By : Sarah H There are many different types of heart Conditions and diseases, such as Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, just to name a few. Depending on which type of heart condition you suffer with you should choose a fitness training program for that particular type of disease. There are many fitness training programs available, so be sure and tell your personal fitness trainer if you decide to get one, what kind of heart disease you are suffe... Why You Must Have A Heart Rate Monitor At Home?  By : Sarah H Heart rate Monitors are becoming the norm, and are being introduced into many homes. These monitors range anywhere from $25 to $700, depending on the functions you are looking for. You do not necessarily need to purchase the most expensive unit, because it may have features that you really do not need or might never use. If you are going to purchase one, look for one that best suits you, maybe one with a little more functionality than the basic, because you might need to use ... The Affect Of Brown Seaweed On Heart Health  By : Maurice Petersen Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for both men and women in America today. Heart problems take many forms: Coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and stroke to name just a few. This article will discuss the ways brown seaweed called Limu Moui by the Tongans can protect you from this insidious killer. But First, a Reality Check Too many supplements out there promise you the moon. This is irresponsible. Limu Moui is not a cure for heart disease. Ther... Sweet Surprise for Healthy Hearts  By : Eileen Silva Dr. Silva discusses the recent findings that dark chocolate is actually a contributor to a healthy heart. Research findings add dark chocolate to green tea and red wine in substances rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants. Heart Attack - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment  By : A heart attack is one of the dentures illnesses in all over the world. It occurs when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies this happen because it isn't receiving oxygen. Heart Attack – we all know the term, but what exactly is a Heart Attack?  By : stephenmorgan It has possibly been described as THE disease of the 20th Century and is certainly the one of the Century’s biggest killers but what exactly is Heart Disease and what exactly is a Heart Attack? PAD - reasons to encourage Public Access Defibrillation  By : Mike Rad The majority of sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) come with no previous warning. This is the reason why there must be AEDs available at all times in public areas so as to increase the survival rate of the patients. Here are some more facts on AEDs and Public Access Defibrillation. Systolic Pressure Level: The Right Indicator Of Your Heart’s Condition  By : Ashish Jain Systolic blood pressure happens to be an indicator of your healthy heart if it remains within the normal range. But once it crosses the normal limit it may lead to dangerous consequences. Most of the obese and high cholesterol afflicted people have a tendency to develop high systolic blood pressure that is an alarming sign to trigger off efforts to immediately curb obesity and high cholesterol. By systolic blood pressure we mean pressure that is exerted on outgoing blood w... Can Green Tea Prevent Clogged Arteries?  By : Marcus Stout Over the last few years, green tea has garnered much attention for the possibility that it has many health benefits. Green tea has been used in Asian cultures for centuries to prevent and treat all sorts of diseases. This, coupled with the lower incidence of many serious diseases in Asian cultures, has led researchers to seriously study the health benefits of green tea. One of the areas where green tea may have real health benefits is in preventing and treating heart disea... Metabolism Fat Burning Basics  By : John Furnem Admiration of the extra thin has become a part of the global culture, magazines and newspaper articles are almost at the point of promoting diets and fitness and burning fat tips to help us to keep our weight down. While it is true that keeping a regular workout routine and exercising has been proved to reduce body fat it is still possible for a person may have excess weight Before starting to use some kind of method to reduce fat it is better to make sure you know what you a... Five Advantages Of Wristwatch Heart Rate Monitor  By : Stephen Madsen Heart rate monitors have been round a long time, but for many years they never really became all that popular or user friendly. Today all that has changed as heart rate monitors are extremely popular among those who are fitness training and those who just enjoy the functionality of the device. One of the more popular styles of heart rate monitors comes in the form of the wrist watch monitor. Below are five reasons the wristwatch heart rate monitor is the monitor of choice.... Affects Of Family, Heart Beats And Aspirin On Heart Attacks  By : Justin Foss If any one of the family member is suffering from an heart attack, does it increase the likelihood of the other members of the family acquiring it? If your dad or brother had a heart attack before age 55, or if your mom had one before age 65, you're more likely to develop heart disease. This does not mean you will have a heart attack. It means you should take extra good care of your heart to keep it healthy. It is found that if either of the parents have experienced an ... Does Birth Control Pills And Patches Risk Heart Patients?  By : Justin Foss How does the consumption of the birth control pills affect the risks of the heart diseases? It is always not a risk for the healthy and young women to consume the pills leading to the birth control. Whereas in cases of women in the age group of say around thirty five years or more consumption of such pills increases the heart disease risks. Even in the case when the women posses either high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or diabetes the heart disease risk is incre... Important Preventive Measures Against Heart Attacks  By : Joe Goertz When the heart becomes “starved for oxygen”, heart disease and heart attacks occur. This happens when fatty deposits stick to the small walls of the veins and arteries surrounding our heart. Unfortunately, the older we get, the smaller these veins become, and the easier it is to develop heart disease. However, there are signs and preventive measures. Coronary artery disease (CAD) does not always cause a heart attack. You may have severe CAD without even having any chest pa... How To Stop Running To Your Doctor With Health Problems  By : Christopher C. Hey there, Have you been seeing your doctor a little too much lately? Headaches here, chest pains there………..shortness of breath, feeling weak, dizzy, and lethargic. A nasty virus going around? Not likely. Something you caught from your kids? Probably not. Well, what is it? Would you believe (and you should) that it could be that you’re overweight and/or out of shape? “No way, it can’t be!” you say……..I mean you’re supposed to drag yourself throughout t... All About Heart Health  By : Sharon Stajda The heart is a muscle, it is as small as a fist, and its main function is to pump blood to the entire body. This blood supply is responsible for taking nourishing oxygen to cells that enable each cell to perform its bodily function. In turn the spent blood is returned with harmful carbon dioxide to be expelled via the lungs. This miraculous muscle is literary what keeps us alive and breathing. The healthy adult body contains about 2 gallons (5 liters) of blood. This blood ... Protect Your Heart With These Miracle Fats  By : Frank Mangano Have you taken the necessary steps to heart attack-proof yourself? There’s a simple, proven and easy way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and that is to increase your intake of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Is Saturated Fat In Coconut Good For Your Heart Health?  By : Chris Chew You probably know that saturated fats are bad fats that can cause all kinds of heart related diseases. Did you know that and the humble coconut oil has 92% saturated fats? Then why is it that there are many advocates of taking coconut oil as a health supplement? Isn't that contradictory? Supporters of virgin coconut oil argue that coconut oil helps them to improve skin condition, have more energy and even to lose weight. Huh? consuming saturated fats to lose weight? How is... Foods And Exercises For A Healthy Heart  By : John Totum A healthy heart is necessary for a healthy life. If you get any heart disease then you will lose a lot in your life even though you have a lot of money. Eating healthy to maintain a healthy heart is an essential thing in life. You have to be careful in choosing your food so that you can avoid any heart disease. Your food should contain less of fat, sodium, calories and have more fiber content. Meat, butter, cheese, and milk contain more fat and hence they should be taken i... Heart Attacks And How To Prevent Them  By : CP At one time, little could be done for people with heart disorders, and for those who suffered from a heart attack. Today, improved medicines and new methods of treatment allow many cardiac (heart) patients to live normal or nearly normal lives. Also, new kinds of equipment and new methods of performing heart operations have saved the lives of many people for whom there was formerly no hope. The arteries of older people may become hardened or narrowed. This may be serious i... Sea Vegetation and Heart Problems  By : Steven Godlewski Sea plants have been used for many heart problems. It helps lower the risk for heart disease, and can help detoxify the blood that is pumped through out the heart. Oral Hygiene And Heart Disease  By : Barney Garcia There are many obvious reasons to take good care of you’re teeth and gums, for instance having white, attractive teeth, fresh breath, no cavities, less dental trips, gum disease, and gingivitis. However, researches have discovered recently that having good oral hygiene can also lead to a healthy heart. Research has shown that people who have periodontal also have a much increased risk of having thicker carotid arteries which can lead to heart disease and stroke. This means... Heart Attack Symptoms  By : Vigdis Tange Andersen Heart attacks are something that can be inherited from others in your family or you can create a world where you are eating and leading the lifestyle that is going to lead to a heart attach. No matter if your parents have had heart attacks, or if you are leading a sedentary lifestyle, it is important to understand and learn about what is going to be the signs of a heart attack. Heart attack symptoms are something that should not be ignored, and that you should seek medical at... Help Prevent A Heart Attack: Get Moving!  By : Triston Huntsmin Preventing a heart attack should be one of the things that concerns you most. After all, heart disease and heart attacks are some of the leading causes of death among people these days. And while it is obviously not possible to completely prevent having a heart attack, there are several important ways that you can help guard yourself against suffering a heart attack. Tired of hearing advice about heart attack prevention? I guess people like me will continue to give advice ... What's Good For The Heart  By : Rachael Cleipher There has been a lot of talk in recent years about doing things that are healthy for your heart. Hardly a week goes by without some new fact or warning on the news about the latest foods and exercises to avoid or to add to your routines. It seems like almost everyone is consumed (and rightfully so) with lowering their cholesterol or with making time for more cardiovascular exercise. I haven't heard much, however, about taking time to do what's good for your heart. Not the phy... Know Your Heart Health  By : Denton Krypps We all know that keeping up with our heart health is an important thing to do. We all know that there are a wide variety of factors that cause heart problems, and we should know by now that there are some basic ways to help protect the health of our hearts. What many people do not realize, however, is that keys to their heart health may be different than keys to the heart health of others. There are almost as many strategies and tips for having good heart health as there a... Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - A Heart Condition  By : Sharon Hopkins Mitral Valve allows blood to flow in one direction from the atrium (upper chamber) to the ventricle (lower chamber). It is one of the four valves separating different chambers of the heart. Mitral valve causes problem if it doesn’t open and close as per its functionality. It causes blood to leak backwards into the upper chamber of the heart, leading to a 'heart murmur'. This is called as Mitral Valve Prolapse. The functioning of your heart is normal at this point of time. ... Are Trans Fats Clogging Your Arteries?  By : Anthony Ellis What do these products; Dunkin donuts, Mrs. Smith’s apple pie (frozen), Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Kellogg's Low Fat Granola (without raisins)Pillsbury Buttermilk Waffles (frozen), Jell-O Pudding Snacks Chocolate Flavor, Frito-Lay Tostitos Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips* have in common aside from being such all time American favorite goodies? All of them are guilty of having trans fat, as tested by the Consumers Union of the USA, an independent non-profit organization whose mission... Your Waistline Says Whether You Are In Good Health  By : Eva Moffat Forget about your bathroom scales. Your tape measure can show the state of your heart's health, by measuring the size of your waistline. Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack  By : Jim Kapowski Many individuals who experience signs of a heart attack allow them to go unnoticed. Ignoring the tale-tell signs of a heart attack can cause the problem to be much more serious than necessary, potentially leading to heart failure and even death. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack, seek medical attention immediately. This is especially true for individuals who have previously had a heart attack or at a greater risk for a heart attack due to medical conditions... Measures To Be Taken For Angina  By : Sharon Hopkins Angina is also called as angina pectoris and this gives you chest pains which are very painful and can cause lot of stress. This pain is mainly due to myocardial ischemia which means lack of daily quota of blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The reason for lagging behind in supply is mainly due blockages in one or more arteries of the heart. This pain is mainly felt as an uncomfortable pressure, heaviness, squeezing of the muscles, tightening and the continuous a... Hardening of the arteries : beyond blood vessels  By : Marc Deschamps Hardening of the arteries is a gradual process occuring as people grow older. It has been known by various names : arterial stiffening, vascular stiffness, arteriosclerosis. Is It A Heart Attack? Signs And Symptoms  By : Jim Kapowski While you may be aware of the most common signs of heart attack, there are some variances between men and women. In addition, there are also less obvious, but just as import symptoms of which you need to be aware. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is persistent chest pain or pressure that does not go away when you sit or rest. If this is experienced, immediate emergency help is required. Even if it is not a heart attack, this could be a symp... What is Heart Disease?  By : Kristy Haugen Cardiovascular disease is a very broad term. Cardiovascular disease refers to diseases of the heart (cardio) and diseases of the blood vessels (vascular), hence cardio-vascular disease. However, diseases affecting the heart are referred to as heart disease. Heart Disease  By : Keith Mallinson Heart Disease is a hot health topic today. With all of the information about heart disease on both TV and the Internet, do you really know which information is advice that you can trust on heart disease? How about information that is not accurate on heart disease? Heart Attack Prevention Tips  By : Stephen White While some have to fight the battle of the bulge for mere shallow reasons, there are those who do all the dieting and exercising to reduce their cholesterol levels just to stay alive. And while cholesterol is an important component of the membranes of cells, playing an important part in maintaining brain synapses as well as in the immune system, it is also the largest cause of heart attack and stroke. While it is great that most people who are suffering from high levels o...

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