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- Cardiovascular Center: Innovative Trials and Screening for Advanced Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Suzanne BenzDirected by Kenneth L. Baughman, MD, the Advanced Heart Disease Program – part of the Cardiovascular Center – is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of leading specialists dedicated to the care of patients with congestive heart failure and other severe cardiac conditions. New clinical trials ...
Views: 870 - Heart Diseases: Causes And Cures - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rahul KapoorHeart is the only organ that works 24*7 to keep you going, but if hampered even once, it can be fatal to you. Rate of heart diseases is increasing day by day which is mostly because of the life style people follow these days. Heart diseases or cardiovascular diseases include heart or blood ...
Views: 870 - Heart Valve Defects and Treatment Options - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Sandip VaghelaWhile many different types of heart valve defects exist and some exhibit no symptoms, many will require valve repair surgery from a cardiac care center. The valves of the human heart prevent blood from flowing backwards as it is pumped through the body – ensuring healthy blood flow and ...
Views: 870 - State-of-the-Art Cardiovascular Center Opens - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Suzanne BenzThe newly-opened Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital co-locates a world-renowned, multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular specialists – including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular imaging specialists, electrophysiologists, and many other ...
Views: 870 - What are the causes of heart attacks? How to cure them? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anna PhillsHeart attack is a health problem that has engulfed United States and many other countries. There are a number of medical questions about this disease that one needs to understand. A heart attack is generally caused when the blood supply and oxygen supply to an area of the heart is not smooth and ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Heart Pumps Blood Around The Body Through Blood Vessels - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from anuradha thakurThe other name for high blood pressure is hypertension. High blood pressure is the main problem which people are suffering from now a days. Heart plays a very important role in our body, it pumps blood around the body through the blood vessels. By pumping blood, amount of force exerted on the ...
Views: 869 - Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Can Deal With Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dave MathewsHaving an inflammation can cause a lot of pain in the body. Irritation and also a burning feel is what many men and women are going through with the coming of inflammation. Folks who suffer from joint diseases as well as rheumatism have greater chance of inflammation particularly in the joints. ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Effective Stress Management Technique in 3 Steps - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from alfred burceStress is sensed once there is pressure from labor or from doing a lot projects all at once, from releases concerning relationships, cash troubles and in the society. Stress administration is just the solution to this problem. There is a lack for ourselves to learn tension ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Hypertensions kills 5 millions worldwide - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Sharon BellHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that affects 600 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet many are unaware that they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. The WHO said ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Is Cholesterol Really The Root Cause Of Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Brittany TrillardMany researchers are now questioning the premise cholesterol is primarily responsible for heart disease. It is known fact cholesterol and saturated fats are required to sustain optimum health levels and a well-functioning immune system. Our Canadian pharmacy agrees buildup of low-density ...
Views: 866 - Heart Attack: All you need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Jyoti KumariKnown as one of the strongest muscles we have, the heart is responsible for pumping the blood, supplying oxygen and removing all the metabolic waste of the body. The blood vessels supplying the blood to the heart sometimes get blocked, and in return, cause a reduction in the blood flow. The ...
Views: 865 - What is cardiac arrest? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Arpit BhawsarFilm world's 'Chandni' has said goodbye to the world by giving a deep 'shock' to its loved ones. Sridevi died in Dubai on Saturday night, where he went to a wedding ceremony with his family. He died due to Cardiac Arrest. Do you know what cardiac arrest is and what its symptoms are? Today we are ...
Views: 865 - Eat Fish To Stay Away From Heart Disease! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Peng Hock NgEat more fish to help prevent heart disease. This is the advice we usually get from doctors or scientists because omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of or who have cardiovascular disease. It seems that fish oil for health is a ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Facing Blood Clotting Disorder, Take Generic Plavix To Protect Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Smith sonThe medical research has reveled the fact that blood clotting disorder used to develop the conditions of a sudden cardiac arrest and other cardio vascular disorders. Most myocardial infarction cases have been detected to happen due to the impacts of this unintended coagulation mechanism. So by ...
Views: 864 - What Causes Heart Attack - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Lisa BrunHeart attack is a leading killer across all parts of the world. People are frightened of this ghost called heart attack and measure their lifestyle as per the guidelines provided to prevent heart failure, because when the heart fails it’s the end of your precious life. Hence it is very important ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Find Out How To Get Rid Of Your Skin Tags Safely - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Mario CoraSkin tags are common among most people. Medically known as acrochorda, skin tags are usually found in places where skin creases are, for example on the eyelids, the neck, or the groin. Mostly they are the size of a rice grain. Technically, they are tumors, but do not worry, because they are ...
Views: 863 - Coronary Heart Disease – The Sudden Killer - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Indus Health PlusWhat’s all the noise about? The strongest muscle in the human body is only the size of a human fist. Yet the amount of energy produced by that muscle over a lifetime of 80 years is enough to light up 30 lakh wooden matches, or cook 7500 hamburgers, or keep a 60 watt light bulb continuously ...
Views: 862 - Minimize Your Health Risks with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and also the leading cause of death worldwide. More than half of the deaths that occur as a result of heart disease are in men. Not only has heart disease become a common occurrence, so has diabetes, high blood ...
Views: 862 - What you need to know about Robotic Heart Surgery - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Alexis ScottsThe best way to get healthy is to avoid getting sick in the first place. Most major illnesses that we encounter could probably have been avoided if we had lived our lives in a more healthy way. Truly, the best treatment is prevention, and the easiest way to insure a healthy heart throughout your ...
Views: 862 - Cardiovascular Translational Research: Innovative Around Health Reports - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Terry DancerThroughout the last 30 years, medical investigation determined the death rate a result of cardiovascular diseases took place significantly. The lifespan rate among patients subjected to heart disorders also grew by a minimum of a couple of years. This phenomenal progress is often attributed by ...
Views: 861 - 7 Common Causes of Chest Pain - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from Amelia GrantThe most apparent cause of chest pain is heart problems, but they aren’t always to blame. There are many other causes. While some of them are harmful, others aren’t less serious than heart disease. This is crucial to visit an emergency room if you feel discomfort or pain in the chest area. Early ...
Views: 859 - Key differences between heart attacks in men and women - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneExperts stress, there are key differences between heart attacks in men and women, from causes to symptoms, and they can also be more fatal in women. The American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness of these differences to make women aware of heart attack indicators along with different ...
Views: 859 - Sleep Deprivation and Heart Health: What Does the Latest Science Say - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2019 from Catherine PalmerA wide body of scientific research has proven again and again that regular sleep is crucial to our health and wellbeing. We’re all pretty clear on that. Yet, even with plentiful evidence of its importance, the fast modern lifestyle has led many people to skimp out on sleep. Juggling ...
Views: 858 - What is off-pump heart surgery? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from PankajRaj RathorSummary Coronary artery bypass surgery is also known as off-pump heart surgery is a medical procedure to increase the blood flow in the heart and increase in the level of oxygenated blood for the nourishment of heart muscles and proper functioning of the heart. Best heart hospitals in India ...
Views: 858 - 10 Stress Busters to Help Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Deborah MummAre you at risk for a heart attack? Studies show that 50% of people who have heart attacks do not have high cholesterol. Studies also show that emotional stresses can increase heart attack risk. So here are 10 stress-busting tips that, along with a heart-healthy diet and proper exercise, can ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kamlesh KumarThe extra virgin olive oil from Italy is one of the principal ingredients of every Italian food. The rich olive oil is what creates the real difference to the rich Italian cuisine. Olive oils are available in four different types, but the extra Virgin Olive oil from Italy is strictly classified ...
Views: 857(2 votes) - Daily Habits That Can Affect Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Richard JohnsonIt might seem that we know almost everything about the factors that influence the functioning of the heart. We do know that smokers are at higher risk of developing heart disease than non-smokers, that low levels of physical activity harm cardiac vessels, that it’s better to restrict the ...
Views: 856 - Cure For High Blood Pressure - 5 Tips To Living A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMedical scientists continue to research in order to establish the ultimate cure for high blood pressure. Because the disease is potentially life- threatening, it is recommended that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. If hypertension, also referred to as the ‘silent ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Caffeine and High Blood Pressure - What's The Link? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany things that we eat actually contain caffeine which is a mild stimulant. Food such as certain soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee all contain certain amount of caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can result in us feeling jittery and nervous. More importantly, caffeine has also an effect ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Benefits of Exercise for a healthy lifestyle - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHealth is a very important part of our life. What is healthy living? A healthy living is a life which includes a balance between physical health and mental health, which can be simply achieved by investing time in regular exercise. Our health can be improved with a balanced diet and proper ...
Views: 853 - Causes And Treatments For Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sonam SinghA tumor is the name of a swelling or injury formed by unusual escalation of cells (called neoplastic).Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. A tumor can be benign, premalignant or malignant, whereas cancer is malignant by definition. Breast cancer begins in breast tissue, which consists of glands ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Is it heart disease or costochondritis? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneChest pain is always taken seriously as it can be a strong indicator that something is wrong with your heart. You may notice when you go in for a check-up the doctor will usually ask if your symptoms include chest pain as they try to rule out heart issues. But sometimes chest pains don’t ...
Views: 852 - Discover some scientific reasons of heart attack - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Lisa BrunWhenever a poet talks straight from his heart or a lover says I love you direct from heart, then you know what does it mean? If any one attack on the heart and the person is hurt, you know what it means? Oh, I am getting philosophical, actually wanted to tell about the heart attack and heart ...
Views: 850 - Activities Which Work In Claiming Medical Negligence Compensation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from bunty sardwalWhen it is a case of medical negligence, it is your duty to make certain that you get full negligence compensation in the right manner. However, you have to make certain that this type of negligence is not caused because of your personal fault. In case, the fault has contributed any sort of ...
Views: 849 - Military Veterans, Asbestos Exposure, and Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandIt is an extremely sad state of affairs that military veterans pay such a high price for defending the nation. While veterans are at risk during combat, they are also at a greater risk of exposure to asbestos than the average American. Many veterans would like to blame the military and the ...
Views: 848 - What Causes High Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseWe all know that elevated or high blood pressure is bad for your health, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and early death. You may not fully understand the scientific reasons that causes high blood pressure and in fact in 90 to 95% of hypertension cases, the cause is unknown, ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - How Diet and Exercise Affects My Cholesterol Level - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauCholesterol. We hear a lot about it, most of it simply “you have to lower your cholesterol levels or you will get heart disease” but there is a bit more to this substance that needs to be learned in order to truly understand what it does, why we need it, and why we DON’T need too much of ...
Views: 847(2 votes) - Know how important calcium is to stay healthy - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from bhagwan mehtaCalcium Calcium is required by all of us for the build-up and maintenance of strong bones.Calcium also helps to maintain heart rhythm, muscle function, bone strength, bloodclotting and more. Most of the amount of calcium is stored in bones and teeth, whereit supports their structure and ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Treatment: Cure High Blood Pressure Using Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Sandip VaghelaHigh Blood Pressure, also known as Hypertension, and diabetes are two of the quickest growing epidemics of the 21st century. They usually stroll hand in hand. Arteries are the vessels through which the blood is carried to all the parts of the body from the heart. High Blood Pressure is a ...
Views: 844 - Tips By Dr.Vinod Methil to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Dr. Vinod MethilThe risk of type 2 diabetes is growing at a rapid pace. And not only does it affect the elders, but children are also at high risk of getting diabetes. Gone are the days when diabetes was never an issue with the kids. That was one of the reasons it was commonly called adult-onset diabetes. ...
Views: 844 - 10 Tips to Drive Away Stress - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Peng Hock NgIf you do have a healthy diet with moderate exercise, but you are constantly under stress, there is still a possibility that you will become a candidate of heart disease. But one may tell you this: in the present competitive world, how can you live without stress? In reality, you can never ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Important Tips When Searching for a Life Saving Course - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Sarah RyanA heart attack means that some of the heart muscle has experienced death from a blot clot or otherwise, and results in a lack of blood supply to the heart. More prone to this as we get older, it is clear that we need to be prepared for anything we may face when trying to keep the heart pumping. ...
Views: 843 - The basics of Cardiomyopathy - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Lisa BrunInsuffisance cardiaque- What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is heart muscle disease. It is basically a disease of the ‘myocardium’. It can occur for any reason. This results in death. The dangerous part is that the disease can go undetected. Cardiomyopathy is one of those heart ...
Views: 843 - Chocolate Bar Can Make You And Your Heart Happy! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Peng Hock NgChocolate can make you happy. Yes, this is definitely true especially for those chocolate lovers. But chocolate can make your heart happy! It sound contradicting to what you are normally told : "Don't take too much chocolate, it will increase your weight, and over-weight is a risk factor for ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Expanded Women’s Health Services Include Musculoskeletal and Chest Disease Programs - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Suzanne BenzBrigham and Women’s Hospital is expanding women’s health services at its Ambulatory Care Center in Chestnut Hill. The Gretchen S. and Edward A. Fish Center for Women’s Health now includes the Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center and Women’s Lung Surgery Program. Specialized Care for Women ...
Views: 842 - Study: Heart disease linked to osteoporosis in elderly - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all know seniors are at greater risk for heart disease as well. Risk factors of heart disease include smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and inflammation of the blood vessels. But a potential new risk of heart disease has just been discovered. In fact it has to do with ...
Views: 842 - A ray of hope in case of a dead end: Cancer treatment - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Smith james leeCancer is among one of the most famous suffering that the human civilization has come across. Today most of the people in the world face a situation of helplessness as they find themselves convicted under the realm of cancer which eventually provides them a slow and painful death. With the ...
Views: 841 - Diets To Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are changes we can adopt into our diets to control high blood pressure. Adopting a healthy eating plan is a two prong approach as it prevents the development of having a high blood pressure and lowers an existing elevated blood pressure. Fiber Rich Diet Having a diet that has a huge ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Plans For Quit Smoking, Second Hand Smoke, Environmental Smoke - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Rich jammesI cannot emphasize enough the importance of quitting smoking. Look we all know that it is really bad for your health so I am not going to cover the health implications of smoking in this article. The first thing you need to have in your plan is a reason to stop smoking. Why do you want to quit? ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - An Easy Way to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Eat Less Red Meat - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from James EgidioIt’s a scary fact. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States*, with more than 631,000 people dying each year from the plaguing, but preventable, disease. Of the several things one can do to prevent heart disease, or lessen the chances of it occurring, ...
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