Heart Health

2. Multiple Forms of Hypertension

Dec 10, 2018 · · Heart Health
The burden of high blood pressure in the United States is striking. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 78,862 deaths in the United States in 2015 were due primarily to high blood pressure, and the number of deaths attributable to hypertension rose 37.5 percent from 2005 to 2015. Furthermore, … Read More

1. What Blood Pressure Is

Dec 10, 2018 · · Heart Health
How Your Heart Functions Your heart. It’s about the size of your fist, and it weighs only about eight to 10 ounces. It’s composed of two upper chambers (the left and right atria) and two lower chambers (the left and right ventricles) that work in unison. On average, your heart … Read More

From The Editor

Dec 5, 2018 · · Heart Health
There’s a never-ending river of life that’s flowing inside you. It’s the bloodstream that rushes through miles of blood vessels, channeling vital oxygen and other nutrients to every organ and tissue throughout your body. Most of the time, you’re completely unaware of this process, which occurs every second of your … Read More

Cuisine That Cuts LDL Cholesterol

Nov 29, 2018 · · Heart Health
The word “cholesterol” usually has a negative connotation, but it’s not all bad. In fact, your body requires cholesterol for building cell walls, digesting fat, and controlling certain hormones. However, too much of one type of cholesterol, LDL, can raise your risk of heart disease. While it’s true that you … Read More

Cardiovascular News Briefs

Nov 27, 2018 · · Heart Health
Emergency Medical Service Providers Affect Survival After Cardiac Arrest A person’s odds of survival after a cardiac arrest can differ by more than 50 percent depending on which emergency medical service (EMS) agency provides initial care, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology. The researchers analyzed data from … Read More

Watching Your Heart

Nov 27, 2018 · · Heart Health
Wearable technology has become commonplace among health enthusiasts looking to track everything from daily steps to sleep patterns. It’s now about to leap into medical monitoring, too. The new Series 4 Apple Watch will soon offer a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared electrocardiogram (ECG) feature. Integrated ECG. The Series … Read More

Body Weight and Heart Health

Nov 27, 2018 · · Heart Health
Excess body weight increases risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and many other illnesses. However, not everyone who is overweight or obese develops these illnesses; and simply having a “normal” body weight or body mass index (BMI)–a measure of body weight relative to … Read More

Exercise Helps Keep Your Heart Healthy

Oct 29, 2018 · · Heart Health
It’s no secret that getting regular exercise is good for your health, but what’s the best type of exercise for your heart? “Aerobic exercise is the most beneficial for the cardiovascular system and will result in a stronger, healthier heart. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of … Read More

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