Exercises can be categorized into two basic types: aerobic and strength training. Aerobic exercise is recognized and practiced in many parts of the world because it offers a huge range of exercise steps designed to suit different people. Physiotherapists recommend the use of aerobic exercise in patients who are suffering from heart problems, arthritis and… Read More…
Ten Ways to Take Care of Your Heart
The heart is an important part of the body. It pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Clearly, a person without a beating heart is dead. With this, taking good care of your heart is as vital as taking good care of the rest of your body. Without further ado, here are ten ways of caring… Read More…
Tips for Heart Healthy Holiday Party Eating
There’s no denying that in holiday parties and reunions, we load our plates with all the calorific, sugary, and high-cholesterol foods served at the dinner table or buffet. We forget that aside from wasting our diets and the healthy-eating efforts that we’ve tried to established the rest of the year, these holiday binging can be… Read More…
Stress and Heart Disease
Ongoing stress has been continually linked to a wide range of harmful health effects. Its connection to heart disease has been featured in the December 2013 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch. Heart disease is the number one killer both among men and women. But, this can be prevented through certain lifestyle changes. Knowing… Read More…
Healthy Diet Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Since heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and stay heart-healthy. While some risk factors can be controlled such as obesity and hypertension, others such as age, race, genetics, and gender can’t be controlled. By… Read More…
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Increase Risk for Heart Disease in Obese by Half
It has become common knowledge, particularly for the health conscious, that high blood pressure, levels of cholesterol and sugar heighten one’s risk for heart disease and stroke. However, for those who have any of these problems on top of being overweight or obese, the risks are higher. Specifically, having these high levels are responsible for… Read More…