Still perplexed at why the guy who loads up on carbs more than you do isn’t putting on the extra pounds? A recent study has proven that what really determines obesity or weight gain are your genes. Although diet and exercise still contribute significantly to the numbers on the scale. “We’ve all seen those people… Read More…
7 Heart Attack Warning Signs
A heart attack can happen anytime and anywhere when you least expect it. Sometimes, you can’t even tell you’re about to have one. Women in particular don’t notice the signs right away because they are so much less noticeable than symptoms men experience. To prevent yourself from arriving in the ER when it’s way too late, read… Read More…
Erectile Dysfunction May Have a Link to Heart Disease
A new study has shown that men with erectile dysfunctions, although with no current history of heart problems, may develop cardiovascular conditions later in life. Even more at risk are men with both existing erectile and cardiovascular problems. Among men aged 45 and up without diagnosed heart disease, those with moderate or severe erectile dysfunction were up… Read More…
Super Bowl Increases Fans’ Chances of a Heart Attack
With the Super Bowl just concluded and the San Francisco 49ers defeated by the Baltimore Ravens, you can just imagine the heartbreak numerous San Francisco fans are experiencing over their team’s loss. But did you know that it can literally cause heart problems? According to a 2011 study published in the journal Clinical Cardiology, the emotional stress… Read More…
BPA May Cause Heart and Kidney Disease in Children
BPA or Bisphenol A, a chemical used in some plastics and found in aluminum cans and some water bottles, has been found to increase children’s risk for heart and kidney damage.We accumulate BPA in our bodies when the chemical seeps into the foods and drinks we consume. Researchers analyzed the U.S. National Health and Nutrition… Read More…
Smokers May Boost Heart Health with Omega-3
Attention all cigarette smokers! Although it is incredibly difficult to quit the habit of smoking, studies have shown that there is a way to boost heart health even with your regular nicotine fix. “We have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve endogenous fibrinolysis [the breakdown of blood clots] and endothelial function in healthy cigarette… Read More…