From all indications, we are facing a global pandemic. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the cause of more than 50% of deaths, not only in the developed countries but the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected: 82% of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries and occur …
Certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes), disorders, personal habits (e.g., smoking), and drugs or chemicals are known to increase the risk of coronary heart disease, particularly a heart attack. Such factors that lay the groundwork for heart problems are called coronary risk factors. To prevent heart attack, you should be fully aware of various coronary risk …
Your heart is racing, you’re having difficulty breathing, you have pins and needles in your limbs, you can’t think straight–is it a panic attack? Anxiety, specifically panic attacks, can mimic more serious illnesses, such as congestive heart failure. Anyone who has suffered with panic attacks knows that it can feel like you’re having a heart …
If we can get into the habit of eating salt less – even if we only cut just one gram of salt from our diet, this could mean 250,000 fewer cases of heart disease and more than 200,000 fewer deaths over a ten year period according to some brand new research. Doctors have known for …
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Colostrum for Cardiomyopathy (Humans/Canines) Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened or stiffened. This usually weakens the heart’s ability to pump blood. Both types, ischemic and non-ischemic, of cardiomyopathies that people as well as canines suffer from will experience benefits from the introduction of colostrum into the …
Scientists at WITS university have discovered that biting your fingernails greatly increases your chances of heart disease. They also have seen a likelihood that you life expectance will be dramatically shortened to that of a heavy smoker. The heart problems are caused by Bacterial Endocarditis which is an infection of the hearts inner lining (endocardium) …
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An American Staffordshire Terrier is not one of the most healthy and hearty of dog breeds, and unfortunately the dog has a propensity to suffer from some congenital health conditions. Some of the medical conditions were not known to cause serious health problems until recently. Veterinary medicine has discovered that the American Staffordshire Terrier is …
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It has been found that the traditional indicators of heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol and high blood pressure account for about 50% of heart attacks. In trying to account for the rest the focus has moved to psychosocial factors – personality and behavior which give rise to stress hormones. Chronic stress, Type A …
Many people are interested in learning more about heart disease and dietary supplements in order to educate themselves on preventive strategies against heart disease. However, before we delve into some of the best heart health supplements, let’s highlight some important facts about this disease. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease is the general term …
Heart attacks are a common form of ischemic heart disease. The World Health Organization estimated in the year 2002 that over twelve percent of all worldwide deaths arose as a result of ischemic heart disease. In developed countries, it is the leading cause of death. In developing countries, however it comes third behind AIDS and …