Obesity is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as excess weight that is unhealthy for a person of a certain height. This additional weight has been determined to have a definite negative effect on the cardiovascular system. About thirty-five percent of adults (78 million) and seventeen percent of children ages 2 … Devamını oku
Hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels in blood, can lead to stroke, coronary heart disease and heart attacks. Acceptable levels of cholesterol are necessary to build cells and the body creates the right amount to do that. Excess amounts of this waxy substance can clog arteries and prevent the flow of oxygen-carrying blood. This is the … Devamını oku
Heart attacks are more likely to happen to men at an earlier age than they do in women. Most men who have first heart attacks are more likely to have them by age sixty-five. First heart attacks in women generally occur at age seventy-two. Well-known heart attack symptoms include pain or pressure in the chest, … Devamını oku
The loss of vision in an eye, weakness or slurring of speech, or the paralysis of an arm or a leg: these are the symptoms of a stroke. If such symptoms resolve within 24 hours they are referred to as TIA (Transient Ischemic Attacks) or “mini-stroke.” Most people have known someone who has suffered from … Devamını oku
The term cardiovascular disease refers to issues involving not only the heart itself, but the proper flow of blood to the heart and other organs. The most well-known conditions are heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure (hypertension). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart attacks are the leading cause of death … Devamını oku
The most well-known causes of heart disease are common knowledge among many, although the news about them still needs to be spread. Obesity, diet, lack of exercise and smoking are among the most common quoted issues that lead to heart attacks, stroke and high blood pressure. However, there are still people who are not aware … Devamını oku
There is a lot of good information now available that is helpful in learning the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular issues. Heart disease is the most common killer of Americans men and women. Between 2009 and 2013, 610,000 Americans died from heart attacks. Every year, 710,000 people in the United States have a heart … Devamını oku
Insomnia is now being linked to heart disease. Defined as the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and the body not being refreshed upon waking, insomnia has long been known to cause problems during the day. Irritability, the inability to concentrate and noticeable poor memory are symptoms that are easy to detect. But less visible … Devamını oku
Cardiovascular health is intertwined with all parts of the body, including teeth and gums. Good dental health can also improve your heart health. The American Heart Association (AHA), reports that a study in China showed people prone to high blood pressure who treated gum disease, or gingivitis, or periodontitis, which can result from untreated gingivitis, … Devamını oku
The causes of stress can be similar, yet different, for everyone. Cause notwithstanding, stress can result in high blood pressure or more serious cardiovascular issues. Dealing with it in a constructive way is vitally important. Something personal, like a death in the family, marital or relational troubles, debt or problems at work can trigger stress. … Devamını oku