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Cooking with Coconut Oil: Not a Healthy Option, Says the American Heart Association

Jul 14, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

In recent years, coconut oil has been touted as a health food with remarkable benefits, from reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease to reducing inflammation, and from aiding weight loss to lowering the risk of heart disease. Many health conscious people even began using it as an alternative to butter … Read More

High-Protein Diets May Benefit Heart Health, But Carbs Are Still Vital

Jul 13, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

High-protein diets have been a popular weight-loss trend for a while now. Plenty of people have boosted their protein intake, lowered their carbohydrate consumption, and watched the pounds disappear. But is a high-protein diet right for those who are older and who have heart disease or related risk factors? Experts … Read More

Manage Hyperthyroidism to Prevent Cardiac Complications

Jul 3, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) means having to be “hyper aware” of the potential health complications stemming from this condition. Your little thyroid gland affects almost every aspect of your health, including your metabolism and nervous system. One other area in particular that is vulnerable to untreated hyperthyroidism is … Read More

Stress Test: Helpful Only in Response to Certain Symptoms

Jun 27, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

An exercise stress test is a common screening used to help diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) or a heart rhythm problem that is brought on by exertion---a time when the heart is working harder than it does at rest. A standard stress test uses an electrocardiogram (EKG) to measure changes … Read More

What Causes Hypertension? Diet Plays a Huge Role

Jun 26, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force at which your blood presses against the inside of your arteries is too great. Over time, hypertension can increase your risk for cardiovascular problems such as heart disease, stroke, and heart attack, as well as damaging your kidneys. But … Read More

Just for Women: Heart Attack Symptoms You Need to Know

Jun 13, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Many women are far more concerned about the possibility that they will develop breast cancer than heart disease, but heart disease claims more than six times as many women’s lives each year as breast cancer does. What’s more, many women are unaware of the fact that they are at risk … Read More

Get Help Fast for Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms

Jun 6, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Many people having stroke symptoms or a heart attack don’t know it. Lack of knowledge about the warning signs means they may dismiss a stroke as a bout of dizziness, while a heart attack might be chalked up to heartburn or a pulled muscle. However, if you ignore the symptoms … Read More

Heart-Healthy Diet Plan: Yes, “Planning” Is Paramount

Jun 5, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

Timing and planning may mean everything when it comes to following a heart-healthy diet plan. That’s the message of a American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement. The more thoughtful you are not only about what you eat but when and how often, the AHA advises, the more successful you'll have … Read More

What Is High Blood Pressure? Here’s How to Get a Handle on Hypertension

Jun 1, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), you'll probably be given a prescription for medication. When determining the medication that's best for you, your physician will consider numerous factors, including your family and personal medical history, age, weight, lifestyle, and other health conditions. “It is very important to … Read More

Cardiomyopathy: Understand the Different Types and Causes

May 24, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

You may know cardiomyopathy as a type of heart disease, but it’s actually more than that. Cardiomyopathy is really a group of diseases affecting the heart muscle. There are several kinds of cardiomyopathies, and each one has its own set of possible causes and outcomes. One of the common characteristics … Read More

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