Though overlooked, an individual’s weight could play a significant role in their heart health. This brief blog will examine specific reasons one’s weight can contribute to the development of heart maladies. Excess weight or obesity may increase one’s risk by Stimulating The Onset Of Heart Failure Medical researchers have found that overweight individuals are at an increased… Read more →
Vegetarian and vegan diets may help prevent heart failure. New research published by the American College of Cardiology reveals that adults who consumed a diet that contained less fried, processed and sugary foods were at a lower risk of suffering from heart failure later in life. Each year, more than 5.7 million Americans experience cardiac failure. As cheap, processed and… Read more →
HIV was once regarded as a death sentence. During the 80s and early 90s, it killed millions, mostly very young people. Today, an estimated 1.2 million people in the US are living with HIV. Most of them are survivors of the initial epidemic. They are now over 50 years old. This tells us some good news. With antiretroviral therapy, or… Read more →
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and of its many causes, atherosclerosis tops the list. Atherosclerosis is a fatty build-up on blood vessel walls. It’s linked to a wide range of serious health issues, and when it causes thickening of the coronary arteries — the large blood vessels… Read more →
Most people think that you should start focusing on heart health as you age since you are more prone to heart disease, calcium build up and other medical problems that can shorten your life. The reality is, the younger you start working on your health overall the more time you will spend on this earth. Here are heart… Read more →