Findings of a new study suggest that heart attack symptoms in women are actually similar to their male counterparts. The Swiss researchers who conducted the study were from the University Hospital Basel. The purpose of the research was to examine whether the chest pain characteristics or CPCs were sex-specific. It would help physicians to differentiate… Read More…
Why It’s Important to Cut Back on Salt
Table salt is made of a chemical compound called sodium chloride. The sodium in salt is responsible for various health issues. Too much sodium in the diet has been linked to high blood pressure which is known to cause heart attacks and strokes. To avoid these health concerns, it is important to reduce salt in… Read More…
Medicinal Properties of Alcohol
Yes, you read that right. Alcohol is believed to contain a wide range of medical properties. People have been drinking alcohol since the late Stone Age for their soothing effects. Studies have found that people who drink a small amount of alcohol regularly have a lower risk of suffering from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some… Read More…
Keeping the Heart Healthy – Tips for Everyone
It is only normal to be afraid of getting a heart disease. Who would not be afraid when it is the number one killer in the United States? A heart-healthy diet should have no less than 2.5 cups of cooked vegetables daily or 5 cups of leafy vegetables. The key to achieving this is mixing… Read More…
Different Kinds of Diseases that Could Affect the Heart
We all know that the heart is an integral part of the body. Diseases can badly affect the heart and can cause death or make you physically and mentally ill. To avoid confusion, you must understand that the term ‘heart disease’ means disorders affecting the heart. Any disorder affecting the heart and the blood vessels… Read More…
Causes of Heart Attacks Among Younger People
Heart disease is often seen as one of the problems among older adults and seniors. However, there are also many younger people suffering from heart diseases, even those whose families do not have a history on the complication. Some people who are not overweight and don’t smoke can suffer from a heart attack, and doctors… Read More…