Archive for the ‘Heart Disease’ Category
Looking for a Cholesterol Cure
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 6:49 No CommentsDon’t need to worry about looking for a cholesterol cure, as the level of cholesterol you have is an essential component in the body. In fact, it performs an important role for the proper functioning of your body’s system. On the other hand, if your cholesterol level increases above the normal level, then you need [...]
A Person’s Risk of Heart Disease
Monday, December 27, 2010 3:30 No CommentsHeart disease is the main cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and unhealthy habits all contribute to diseases affecting the heart. Family medical history is also an important factor. There are many ways to reduce the chances of getting heart disease. Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow and [...]
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Monday, November 29, 2010 4:18 No CommentsEvery single year, hundreds of thousands of women’s lives end as the result of a heart attack, more than all forms of cancer combined. Most women have mistakenly regarded it as something that mainly affects only men, but this is a dangerous assumption for women. Therefore, you need to know how to identify the typical [...]
Reducing Triglyceride Levels
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 3:13 No CommentsIf you are looking for the best diet to lower triglycerides. This article will tell you what foods you need to take in order to reduce triglyceride levels. First, though, you need to understand what triglycerides are. They are actually a form of fat that are said to be responsible in converting energy into fat. [...]
Benefits of C-Reactive Protein Test
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 3:12 No CommentsIn order to measure the general levels of inflammation found in the body, the CRP test is conducted. This helps determine those who are suffering from chronic diseases or infections due to the increase of the CRP levels. Although the CRP test cannot distinctively diagnose a specific disease, it can indicate or confirm the presence [...]
Reason Why the Lowering of Cholesterol Levels Cannot Prevent Heart Disease
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 3:10 No CommentsCholesterol is particularly important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain hormones. On average, our body produces about half of a gram to one gram of cholesterol per day, depending on how much of it the body needs at the time. By and large, our body is able to produce 400 times more [...]



