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3 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits: How to Have a Healthier Heart and Better Blood Sugar—and Lose Weight, Too

Mar 29, 2018 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Vinegar helps a variety of conditions, but one type stands above the rest. Apple cider vinegar, made from the natural sugars in apples, forms a cloudy accumulation of yeast and acetic acid bacteria called “the mother.” Many people believe that this rich source of probiotics is responsible for many of … Read More

What Is a Normal Cholesterol Level?

Mar 28, 2018 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

You already know that keeping your cholesterol in check is important for heart health. High cholesterol is associated with clogged arteries and a greater chance of a heart attack. But you may be wondering: What exactly is a normal cholesterol level, and how do I get there? And you’re probably … Read More

Diuretics Side Effects Are Dangerous and Common

Mar 21, 2018 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Patients in the U.S. whose doctors follow national guidelines for treating high blood pressure are typically prescribed a diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide as the primary therapy. According to the guidelines, these drugs, known as thiazide diuretics, should be the preferred initial medication for the treatment of hypertension in older adults.[1] … Read More

Heart Attack Symptoms in Men: 5 Common Signs

Mar 13, 2018 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

Up until around age 55, men are much more likely than women to experience a heart attack. The gap gets smaller with advancing age, but men are still at a higher risk than women of suffering a heart attack. For that reason alone, it’s important that you recognize the common … Read More

Afib’s Restless Rhythms: Avoid the Consequences of Atrial Fibrillation

Mar 9, 2018 · Jim Black · Heart Health

You feel fatigued, and you tire out more easily, unable to do some of the things you used to do. You might attribute your symptoms to any number of health problems, but then you notice a fluttering sensation in your chest. You have atrial fibrillation. Fatigue, heart palpitations, progressive weakness, … Read More

Impressive Lycopene Benefits: Reduces Stroke Risk by 59%

Mar 7, 2018 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Heart Health

Can eating a tomato a day keep the heart doctor away? According to a study out of Finland involving over 1000 middle-aged men, it can! The study found that lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family of phytochemicals, reduces strokes by as much as 59%. This is the first study … Read More

Sedentary Lifestyle? Get Moving to Avoid “Sitting Disease” Health Woes

Mar 2, 2018 · Jim Black · Heart Health

The dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle are many. By staying stationary, you’re setting yourself up for cardiovascular disease and the conditions that contribute to it, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. You allow your muscles to atrophy and your bone health to deteriorate, among other health problems. … Read More

Prevent Blood Clots in Your Legs by Staying Mobile

Mar 1, 2018 · Jim Black · Heart Health

They call it “economy class syndrome.” It occurs when blood clots form in the veins of your legs and other parts of your body as you fly for hours in the cramped seating of economy class. But, the lack of leg room isn’t necessarily the reason why you might develop … Read More

Sauna Benefits Are a Hot Commodity

Feb 9, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Heart Health

Wikipedia says every house in Finland has a sauna, and it’s no wonder when you read about the many health-related sauna benefits. Most recently, in January 2018, the University of Eastern Finland showed that 30 minutes in a sauna bath reduces blood pressure while increasing heart rate to the level … Read More

Blood Thinners: Consider Safety Along with Convenience

Feb 7, 2018 · Jim Black · Heart Health

Whether you have atrial fibrillation (Afib) or a history of developing blood clots in your legs or lungs, you need to talk to your doctor about taking an oral anticoagulant medication. In a person with Afib, these blood thinners can prevent a blood clot from forming in the heart, traveling … Read More

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