Cholesterol is a substance found in the blood, which is typically used for the building of healthy cells. While some amount of cholesterol is essential, excess cholesterol in the blood can obstruct the blood flow through the arteries increas...
Coronary heart diseases can cause heart attacks when you least expect it. Even if you don't go for heart check ups, it is advisable to know the basic symptoms of such diseases so that you may be able to take necessary precautions for your he...
Modern technology developments such as wireless do not stop with your mobile phone! Most recently, wireless technology has been successfully implemented to ease the discomfort of heart patients, as well as to make it easier for hospital staf...
With the advent of inexpensive laptop computers, and powerful, fast external connections, such as USB, the medical device manufacturers are beginning to realize that there are benefits in using laptop computers as the main processing and dis...
While some people are going to need medication to control high cholesterol levels, there are other options. Some people will be able to keep cholesterol levels at a reasonable level through some simple lifestyle choices. Even those taking me...
If you still don't know, nearly 350,000 plus people in America die each year due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest or SCA. SCA is considered to be the most notorious and deadly disease amongst all as it can happen to anyone regardless of age and anyw...
While a heart attack is caused by insufficient flow of oxygenated blood to the heart which causes damage to the heart muscle, heart failure results in inadequate blood flow to the body. The heart has been under so much stress from high blood...
Nearly one million people fall victim to heart disease every year. The vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural approach to diet. Researchers from the European EPIC (European P...
You have probably heard that cholesterol is not necessarily bad. And in fact, it is helpful to understand the function of this substance, in order to stay in good health. Cholesterol is a fatty and waxy lipid solution circulating in the huma...
Nitric oxide's (NO) main function in the body is in controlling blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. It does this by relaxing the smooth muscles in the arteries, allowing for increased blood flow around the body. This in turn increases ...
When high cholesterol is mentioned to most people their first reaction is often that they have something undesirable that they must eliminate. This is not the case, so here we provide basic information on what cholesterol is, the problems it...
Today smoking cigarettes is a very spread phenomenon. Both men and women today smoke cigarettes. Earlier a woman with a cigarette in her hand was regarded exclusively from the negative point of view while today women have the same rights as ...