Breathing nasty particles from air pollution can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, too much exposure to high levels of traffic-related pollution could change the structure and function of the right ventricle of the heart. Study author Peter… Read More…
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Reducing Your Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Annually, more than 600,000 of Americans die from heart disease which includes other health conditions that affect the heart and its blood vessels like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia. To prevent heart disease, it’s important to develop a… Read More…
Eating Right for a Healthy Heart
Eating right is important to stay heart healthy. It’s not too late to improve your health and well-being and develop a healthy eating habit. Eating a well-balanced diet is the best way to maintain your ideal weight and reduce your risks of developing other serious health conditions like cancers and diabetes. Develop a diet consisting… Read More…
Steps to a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women. The numbers are alarming. In the United States, heart disease is responsible for 600,000 deaths each year. Another 525,000 or so suffer heart attacks every year. If you want to stay heart healthy, an article from Register-Guard recommends the following tips: Stop smoking…. Read More…
Knowing Your Numbers to Ensure a Healthy Heart
Even if you feel healthy, it’s still important to have an appointment with your primary care physician regularly. Chronic health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are major risk factors for heart disease but they can be monitored by taking simple tests and knowing your numbers. An article from Toledo Blade listed… Read More…
Heart Disease Prevention Through Healthy Living
Heart disease can be extremely easy to prevent when a person observes all the necessary measures, and because all these measures are obviously very beneficial for everyone, there’s practically no reason why anyone should avoid them. Unfortunately, not everyone seems to understand this notion. Here are some tips on preventing the occurrence of heart disease:… Read More…