Atherosclerosis is a Disease of the Arteries

Atherosclerosis (coronary heart disease) is responsible for much bereavement in the world. Coronary heart disease (also called Atherosclerosis) is a disease of the arteries. It causes it to 'harden' affecting both medium and large arteries. It is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes responsible for over 50% of all bereavement in the western world and continues to be a major worry in developing countries.

High Blood Pressure: Don’t Ignore It...It Won’t Go Away Until You Do Something

Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Have you always thought that you were blessed with great health and wellness, and never before worried about serious health issues until recently?

How Excess Calorie Intake Results In More Cholesterol?

Most of you live with this presumption that excess fat consumption is real catalyst in production of excess cholesterol. However the reality is little twisted. Although saturated fat intake is a contributor to total cholesterol, what considerably affects cholesterol is your excess of total calorie intake that may not necessarily be an outcome of fat intake.

The Best Heart-Healthy Diet

Learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease by making some simple changes to your diet.

Consumption of Green or Black Tea May Positively Effect Cardiovascular Disease

Over the years, researchers have stipulated that green or black tea consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is very important because people from all walks of life inevitably suffer from some form of this potentially deadly disease.

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) encompasses a variety of procedures used to treat patients with diseased arteries of the heart, for example, chest pain caused by a build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances from the blood (referred to as plaque) that can reduce blood flow to a near trickle, or a heart attack caused by a large blood clot that completely blocks the artery.

What Is The Cause Of Low Blood Pressure?

While you may know and understand the health risks behind having high blood pressure, not too many people know that low blood pressure can be a serious health problem of its own. So, what is behind the cause of low blood pressure? Here's a closer look.

Is There A Relation Between Anger And Heart Disease In Men?

We've all seen a T.V. show, or a movie with someone getting mad and having a heart attack. We've all heard the same scenario. You're going to cause me to have a heart attack. In truth is there any relationship between anger and heart disease in men?

Weapons in the Battle Against Heart Disease

Heart disease and stroke are our nation's number one killers. As we become more sedentary and more obese, heart disease is occurring in more severe forms and at younger ages. But, there are ways to avoid heart disease, if you understand the associated health issues and how to control them. Here's an overview of the contributors to heart disease and how to minimize your risk by managing your life.

High Blood Pressure Can Cause Headaches

Being overweight, drinking a lot of alcohol and not eating right contribute to high blood pressure. The person may not notice anything wrong now but in a few years, this will come in the form of a stroke that could either kill or leave anyone paralyzed.

Reversing Endothelial Dysfunction

One of the precursors to atherosclerosis and heart disease is endothelial dysfunction. Because endothelial dysfunction can appear years before more serious heart disease symptoms, it is wise to try and repair this problem before it turns into something more serious. It is estimated that endothelial dysfunction affects approximately 50% of those over the age of 40.

Is Low Cholesterol Level Bad for Health?

Cholesterol is not good for health. Or so, we have been told. But that may not be the whole truth. If you thought that having as low cholesterol as possible is the way to go, the impression needs to be corrected. Studies have proved that low cholesterol may also be a bad news in many cases.

The Side Effects of taking ACE Inhibitors for High Blood Pressure

All forms of medication have downsides if we are really being honest with ourselves. High Blood Pressure Medicine is no different. To be honest as I have covered in other articles with regards to medicine for High Blood Pressure it is very much a case of the lesser of two evils or “damned if you do, damned if you don’t.”

Physical Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

The symptoms and types of high blood pressure (hypertension) and how they may impact on your health.

What Makes Tea So Effective At Preventing Heart Disease?

Many bodies of research have shown that tea is effective at preventing heart disease in several ways. Tea prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol into plaque, the hard substance that clogs our arteries, making us more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes. Tea is also thought to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps the heart in its overall function.