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Four Foods Which Lower Cholesterol Levels
Having knowledge about the foods which lower cholesterol levels is a great advantage especially for people who are at risk for stroke and cardiovascular diseases. We all know that stroke and heart attack are major causes of death; thus, knowing the right kind of food to eat when you have high choles
Heart Rate Reveals Risk of Sudden Death
Heart disease (which includes heart attacks) is a leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.
Staying Heart Healthy
There are many ways to stay heart healthy and fit. For one, the best way to keep your heart in shape is to ensure that your diet is positive and a good reinforcement for a healthy heart diet. For example, you want to make sure that you are eating things that are beneficial and not detrimental to the
Newsman Tim Russert Dies
Tim Russert, the 58-year-old host of NBC's Meet the Press and NBC's Washington, D.C. bureau chief, died Friday while at work.
Maintaining A Strong Heart - More Difficult Than You Think
Most of us, young or old, think maintaining a strong heart is a matter of good diet and stress free lifestyle, even though it is very difficult to achieve either. But as this article points out, heart is a very complex machine and even a rigorous regimen of good diet, exercise may not be sufficient
Diabetes Effect on Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients from OPTIMIZE-HF
The authors assessed the association between DM and the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes in patients hospitalized for HF with the aim of improving the understanding of treatment influences.
HDL or LDL? What's The Difference Between HDL and LDL?
In various media forms today, we often hear a lot about cholesterol. The terms HDL and LDL are commonly used, but embarrassingly, most people really don't know the difference. Cholesterol is one of the natural substances found in the body that has certain vital functions to perform like:
MDCT Coronary Angiography: Does the Benefit Justify Radiation Burden?
Newer diagnostic methods for coronary artery disease radiate promise, but may also pose a health burden.
Using Niacin Plus Statins After AIM-HIGH
Henry Black talks about the cessation of the AIM-HIGH study and whether there is any benefit of offering extended niacin.
Healthy Levels of Cholesterol: The Key to Good Health
Maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol is just like maintaining the levels of fluids in you car engine. To avoid conditions like stroke and heart disease, it's important to maintain proper cholesterol.
Foods That Lower Cholesterol Have Basis in Ancient Wisdom
Foods that lower cholesterol are those that can be eaten in their most natural forms or require the least preparation to be fit for consumption. These are obviously raw and fresh produce and unrefined grains. Some would fit fish into that list, and they would be right as well. These types of food re
Key Heart Healthy Foods in The Mediterranean Diet
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy? Can it really help lower your cholesterol? Here's some interesting information about how a Mediterranean style diet can help.
Digitek Tablets Recalled
All lots of Digitek tablets distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and sold under the labels "Bertek" or "UDL" are being recalled because they may contain a dangerous double dose of their active ingredient, digoxin.
Optimised Beta Blocker Therapy in Heart Failure
Beta blockers are an established prognostic therapy for chronic heart failure, but is sub-optimal heart rate control still a problem?
Tips for Staying Heart Healthy
We are in the month of February, which means that it is National Heart Month. Love is leaping in the air and people like to share what's in their hearts with those they care most about every single Valentine's Day. Let this year be the year to give the gift of a healthy heart, the most per
SICTO: Sirolimus-eluting Stent In Chronic Total Occlusion
Preliminary results suggest patients with chronic total occlusions benefit from sirolimus-eluting stent placement.
Selected Guidelines For A Healthy Heart Part 2
In order to have enough protein in your diet it is unnecessary to eat foods from animals. Essential and non-essential amino acids can be found from plant proteins alone. You will however need to ensure that your sources of dietary protein are varied and your caloric intake is adequately meeting your
Life After a Severe Heart Attack - Can You Safely Have a Normal Work Life?
After a severe heart attack you will want to get back to feeling productive and strong as fast as possible. In terms of your work you will want to examine its flexibility, positivity and balance in order to optimize your recovery.
Minimally Invasive vs Conventional Repair for Mitral Disease
Are there significant differences in outcomes between these 2 methods for mitral valve repair?