Margarine Vs Butter In The Healthy Heart Diet Debate
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The best heart healthy diet is one that is full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat dairy, fish and lean meats. Where does that leave all the good tasting stuff like salt, sugar or even buttery spreads for your bread? There has been some debate as to whether or not margarine or real butter is the...Understanding Heart Disease In Women
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The threat of heart disease is very real, not only in men but in women too. In fact, women are much more likely to die from heart disease than all the cancers combined. That is quite alarming considering the fact that men usually get all the attention in the heart disease arena. Even doctors are guilty of...How You As The Parent Can Help Prevent Heart Disease In Your Children Later In Life
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Parents, you want to do whatever you can to spare your children pain and suffering right? Well, what you do with them now can affect their health later when they are your age. Do you want them to be at the doctor’s getting the bad news that they have heart disease? Chances are you do not. So the habits...Cut Out Smoking To Lower Heart Problems
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Most everyone knows that smoking can contribute to heart disease, but do you have any idea exactly how it does? Smoking tobacco products creates an environment in the body that is more conducive to developing chronic disorders. Smokers are more likely to develop clogged arteries from plaque build-up which...Understanding The Heart Disease Called Pericarditis
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Heart disease is not always about blocked arteries. It can also turn up as a condition called pericarditis which is an inflammation or swelling of the pericardium. The pericardium is the protective layer that surrounds the heart muscle. Pericarditis can be caused by a number of problems, not all of them...Well Toned Blood Vessels Decrease Risk Of Heart Disease
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There are weight lifting, walking and other physical activities to sculpt the outside of your body, but what about the inside? Your blood vessels could likely use some toning to prevent narrowing of the arteries and other ailments that could cause heart disease. So what exactly is the big deal about strong,...Six Smart Things To Do To Prevent Or Lower Heart Disease Risk
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Heart disease may run in your family but it doesn’t have to run you. There are many ways you can prevent or reduce your risk of heart disease. Don’t fall victim and accept your fate that you will likely die of heart disease. Sure, you may not be able to eliminate risk factors such as your age,...Metabolic Syndrome And Its Ties With Cardiac Problems
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Trying to capture all of the different threads that weave itself into heart disease is darn well near impossible. So many different health issues exist that play into the disease including the genetics ties. There is one particular medical condition that has ties with a variety of cardiac problems called...Understanding Aspirins Role In Heart Attack Prevention
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An aspirin a day could keep the heart attacks at bay … or at least that is what the experts say. Is a daily does of aspirin really an effective tool against heart attacks? The answer is “yes” but it is a conditional “yes” because not everyone can take aspirin. First of all,...Pregnancy Risks When You Have Heart Troubles
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Having a baby is the ultimate showing that life is miraculous. However, that miracle could be put at risk when you are pregnant, particularly if you have some type of heart disease. Being pregnant places quite a burden on a woman’s body, particularly the heart. Pregnancy makes the heart work harder to...A Clever Device That Can Detect Heart Disease In Its Early Stages
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Almost 33% of people with heart disease have no idea they have it. That is quite a scary figure and definitely not a little statistical blip in the health radar. There are many heart attack symptoms that resemble other ailments which is a big reason why this 33% figure is so high. In fact, some people never...A Primer On Cardiovascular Disease And Its Causes
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There are many types of heart disease and cardiovascular disease is one of those types. It is an all-encompassing term that is used to explain the variety of ailments that can affect the blood vessels going to and from your heart as well as the heart itself. Some subcategories of cardiovascular disease...Two Main Causes Of Heart Disease For Children
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You do not expect children to have heart disease; after all, isn’t heart attacks and other ailments for old folks? Unfortunately, that is not the case! It’s heartbreaking but kids do get heart disease too. For them, there are two different types of heart disease – congenital and acquired....Weight Not Always An Indicator Of Heart Disease Risk
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Obesity has long been associated with heart disease risk but did you know that some people who could be classified as overweight are actually quite physically fit and in no danger of the disease? For a number of years, doctors have used the standard body mass index (BMI) method to determine whether a person...6 Types Of Testing To Identify The Presence Of Heart Disease
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The heart is like any other muscle – you have to condition it to avoid injury and that means eating right and exercising to provide the nutrients and other things it needs to proper function. Part of this “proper function” is the health of the arteries in your body, especially the ones...