High blood pressure affects 46 percent of adults in the United States or more than 100 million people. And it’s a genuine danger. High blood pressure raises the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, renal failure, and various other life-threatening medical conditions. High blood pressure kills nearly 1,000 people every day in the United […]
Do you have an idea that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies of heart disease? More than one-third of these deaths occur unexpectedly, which doctors call “sudden cardiac death.” Here’s why it’s critical. Most patients who died of sudden cardiac death had symptoms in the hours and days leading up to their […]
If you have any heart disorder, you need to keep an AED machine with you all the time. It is readily available on AED superstores also in stores online. Okay, coming back to the topic, as you read this, what are you doing? Do you want a cup of coffee? Are you taking a break […]
You’ve probably heard in the media, and possibly from your doctor, that drinking “moderately” is beneficial for your heart. However, a new study has thrown that into question. If you have any heart disorder, you need to keep an AED machine with you all the time. It is readily available on AED superstores also in […]
Salt serves several purposes in the human body. If you consume too much salt, however, more water will remain in your blood vessels, increasing your blood volume. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body when your blood volume rises. High blood pressure and heart disease can result from the added […]
You may have heard that taking fish oil or another omega-3 supplement is beneficial to heart health. Many individuals in the United States take omega-3 supplements, primarily to avoid heart attacks and strokes. If you have any heart disorder, you need to keep an AED machine with you all the time. It is readily available […]
You’re right to be concerned about your high blood pressure. For a reason, high blood pressure is known as the “silent killer.” Although high blood pressure does not usually cause symptoms, it hurts our health. Every day in the United States, high blood pressure is the primary or contributing cause of more than 1,300 deaths. […]
Cold exposure causes blood vessels to constrict and increase blood pressure, heart rate, and heart muscle work. The combination of cold and exertion puts the cardiovascular system under even more strain. Cold temperatures are linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac mortality, as well as increased heart symptoms (angina, arrhythmias). When […]
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring chemical produced by the body. The liver produces the majority of the cholesterol in our circulation (75%), with the remaining 25% coming from the foods we eat. We all know that high blood cholesterol levels are bad for your health, yet the proper amounts of cholesterol are essential for maintaining […]
Heart palpitations are characterized by a sense of the heart fluttering, hammering, or skipping beats. When people have heart palpitations, they are often terrified. The good news is that the majority of causes of heart palpitations are minor and do not require treatment. If you know what causes heart palpitations, you can take action. Get […]
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