Generally speaking, heart disease can be linked to several different causes. Several of these issues are linked to the blood vessels, including arrhythmias and coronary artery disease. However, endothelial dysfunction may also play a major role in the development of heart conditions. Endothelial dysfunction may increase your risk for heart disease or cause the condition […]
Blood pressure constitutes one of the key vital signs of life, along with heartbeat, rate of breathing, and temperature. It's generated by the heart pumping blood into the arteries and is regulated by the response of the arteries to the flow of blood. Your blood pressure is expressed as a systolic/diastolic number, for instance, 120/80 […]
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is estimated by the World Health Organization to affect around 1.28 billion adults around the world. High blood pressure can be a silent killer as many are unaware they have it until it is too late (1). Many different strategies can help to manage blood pressure, including medication, […]
The different lipid peroxidation mechanisms and their subsequent detrimental effects on the body have been a topic of high interest in the past. More recently, studies have intensified in finding natural ways to inhibit lipid peroxidation. In these studies, a familiar vitamin has popped up – vitamin E. This article duly examines the relationship between […]
Swimming is a popular sport in the summer months, and if you are willing to brave the indoor swimming pool or wear a wetsuit, you can enjoy swimming all year round. Swimming is a low-impact form of exercise that can be great for your joints and help people with many different conditions enjoy the benefits […]
Many factors can lead to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a condition that more than half the adult US population contends with in some way. It is also one of the most common, yet preventable, risks of heart disease. Modern medicine tends to try and address high blood pressure using manufactured medications. Unfortunately, […]
Arrhythmia is a term that refers to an irregular heartbeat. It could be faster or slower than normal or have an atypical beat. A normal heartbeat has a steady rhythm and beats anywhere between sixty and one hundred times a minute. If you have an irregular heartbeat, your healthcare provider may suggest the use of […]
Did you know there may be an oral-cardiovascular connection? Many studies suggest that there is a strong connection between oral health and heart disease risk. The US Surgeon General’s 2000 report, Oral Health in America, supports this. According to the report, oral health may relate to over ninety percent of systemic health issues. Literature does […]
Heart palpitations can be experienced by individuals differently and can be perceived as the heart fluttering, skipping a beat, slowing down, murmuring, racing pulse, throbbing, flip-flopping, or pounding. For some people, palpitations can be alarming and bothersome, but mostly, they tend to be harmless. However, they can be signs of a serious health condition, like […]
Did you know that about 94 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol levels? That’s a worrying statistic, considering the numerous heart risks accompanying elevated cholesterol levels. To combat this, many have turned to different supplements with cholesterol-lowering potential, and one of the more common ones is red yeast rice. However, it is […]
