Health Zone: HEART DISEASE: THE RISKS AND HOW TO REDUCE THEM
Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the signs ofcoronary artery diseaseand how to reduce your risk. When cholesterol builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart—hardening and narrowing the path—it's known as coronary artery disease. The most common symptom ...
Heart disease is a big concern for seniors.Over 70% of peopleover 60 have heart disease, and it’s the number one cause of death for people over 65. Every senior should therefore be thinking about heart disease and what they can do to reduce their risks. Even if you’re in the minori...
Adults with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to have heart disease. Diabetes is the inability of the body’s cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream. If cells cannot take up glucose, the level of glucose in the blood rises. Cells use glucose for energy and are s...
Each time you run, monitor your heart rate. This will help you understand the functioning of your heart. Know your family history of a heart attack, say no to smoking and alcohol, try to stay stress-free, opt for a diet low in saturated fats and loaded with fresh fruits and vegeta...
Heart attacks are the most common cause of death among all adults worldwide and are even more common among those of us who have diabetes. Death certificates of 68 percent of people with diabetes who were 65 or older noted heart disease as a cause of death, according to the U.S. governme...
,like genetics,age,the amount of movement you get on a daily basis,and your diet,with many researchers believing that diet is the most crucial way to prevent these diseases.But how exactly do food and your daily diet impact your heart health and risk of disease?(2)...
While chronic exposure to secondhand smoke has been well recognized as a cause of heart disease in nonsmokers, there has been recent speculation about the ... M Siegel - 《Epidemiologic Perspectives & Innovations》 被引量: 41发表: 2007年 "A Population [and Theater] at Risk": Battered Women...
Although there is nothing you can do to change the uncontrollable risk factors, there are still many ways to reduce your chances of developing heart disease. The first step is to know what the risk factors are and then take steps to address the ones that can be changed. Uncontrollable Risk...
Consumption of so-called “heart healthy” vegetable oils is linked to heart disease Statin drugs don’t reduce the risk of death for most people, and have dangerous side effects and complications Learn the Truth About A “Heart Healthy” Approach to Diet and Lifestyle. ...