Valentine’s Day makes February a natural for American Heart Month. How can you make sure your heart will keep going pitter-patter, without going kerplunk? Let us count the ways…
Blood Cord Bank: An introduction to cord blood stem cells
There are news reports about the positive impact that research on cord blood stem cells is having on the possible cure for numerous life threatening diseases. But with so many varying reports about it or even factions it is impossible to keep track of all its useful facts. Stem cells show a great level of plasticity which means they can generate and regenerate into many different types of cells and even organs within in our body. Stem cells could be used to cure virtually any illness.
Dose Reduction Improvements in Cardiac CT Scanning
Answering a growing demand for radiation dose reduction in cardiac CT scanning, GE Healthcare announced the release of SnapShot Pulse at a national meeting earlier this month. This advancement in technology will achieve up to an 83% reduction in the patients radiation exposure as well as improve image quality. Los Angeles CT Scan expert explains.
Helping Students Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Right now, millions of students across the country are participating in physical activities at their schools – a basketball or soccer game, football and cheerleading practice or gym class. What if one of them had a life-threatening cardiac emergency? Would the school be prepared?
Is Your Cardio Routine Doing More Harm Than Good?
Most people falsely believe that moderate intensity cardio training is the best way to lose body fat and improve your heart health. I disagree! Moderate intensity cardio not only increases catabolic hormone production, and breaks down muscle tissue, which leads to a lowered metabolic rate, but also does not train the heart to handle everyday stress and the associated rapid increase in blood pressure and heart rate. There is a better way!
Reduce Cholesterol by A Fascinating Diet of Oatbran and Naicin- A Personal Story
A month ago, I received news that a former colleague of mine collapsed in his office, and had a sudden massive heart attack and did not survive the night to see his family. He was in his early fifties. This jolted me into taking control of my own personal cholesterol levels by a simple method of oatbran and naicin. Discover how I work on this diet in this article.
Trans Fats are Another Cause of High Blood Pressure
About 150 years ago, the shortage of butter created the need for margarine. Since then trans fats have become a part of our diet … and they are killing us. Discover how you can avoid these dangerous fats … and the heart disease and high blood pressure they cause.
Blood Pressure Monitors Why You Should Consider Monitoring At Home
Of all the organs of our body the heart is without doubt the most critical and rightly so as, if it stops pumping blood around the body and delivering vital oxygen to the other organs, including the brain, death will occur very quickly.
Despite its importance however many of us pay little if any attention to the health of our heart until forced to do so, when it is often too late. And yet keeping a check on the heart by simple routine measurement of our blood pressure coul…
Exercise Bikes How Far They Have Come
The exercise bike has long been the type of exercising that people just love to do. Why? It is relatively easy to do and it allows people to exercise at virtually any time, in a number of different ways. It is through these bikes that people can tone muscle or lose weight. They can find an excellent amount of help through these bikes as well. If you are one of the many that love to work hard and want an exercise bike that will work for you, then this may just be the right opt…
Help Prevent A Heart Attack: Get Moving!
Preventing a heart attack should be one of the things that concerns you most. After all, heart disease and heart attacks are some of the leading causes of death among people these days. And while it is obviously not possible to completely prevent having a heart attack, there are several important ways that you can help guard yourself against suffering a heart attack.
Tired of hearing advice about heart attack prevention? I guess people like me will continue to give advice …
Knowing And Reducing Your Risks For Stroke
You can protect yourself from stroke.
Safe Alternative Treatment For High Blood Pressure – Part-1
Learn more about the dangers of high blood pressure and commonly prescribed medications for hypertension in part 1 of our blood pressure report.