Keeping our Heart Healthy

Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular diseases) means making smart choices now that will pay off the rest of your life. Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habit...

Why do I need medicines to treat high blood pressure? — Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and other serious problems. The medicines your doc...

Before a heart attack, you may experience these symptoms: 1. Unusual fatigue/low energy 2. Trouble sleeping 3. Problems breathing 4. Indigestion 5. Anxiety 6. Back or ...

Each part of the body plays a significant role in how we function on a physical, mental and spiritual level. We hear aabout brains and hearts for instance. “Think with your brain,” and ...

16 daily habits that are bad for your heart, as well as how to avoid them. 1. Watching too much television Even if you exercise regularly, sitting for hours on end increases your risk of a...

CONTROVERSIAL drug statins can actually increase the risk of heart disease, shock new research has shown. People taking the drugs are more likely to suffer from hardening of the arteries, a le...

How’s your cholesterol? Time to get it checked! What do your levels mean?Keeping your cholesterol levels healthy is a great way to keep your heart healthy – and lower your ch...

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the 'movie heart attack,' where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people aff...

The importance of risk factors in the development of CVD (Cardio Vascular Disease) has received increased attention over the past decade. In addition, along with cardioprotective medications, the r...