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Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) isn’t a disease on its own, but rather a symptom of another condition. An enlarged heart can be seen on X-ray images, but additional tests are required to determine the exact cause of cardiomegaly.
Cardiomegaly can be temporary or chronic, depending on its ... Views: 1099
If you are interested in filing an asbestos litigation case, you have a long road to travel. However, a mesothelioma attorney can help make the task less difficult. If you have mesothelioma and believe you were exposed to asbestos through the negligence of a manufacturer, you will want to talk ... Views: 1097
Treating high blood pressure can be done in a few different ways. High blood pressure treatments vary from diet changes, lifestyle changes, medications and many more. This article is going to explain why and how many of the treatments for high blood pressure work.
High blood pressure ... Views: 1095
Many of the requests for health advice I get from my patients involve taking care of their heart – what can they do to prevent or improve heart ailments? I’m always pleased when a patient wants to take a pro-active role in their heart health as it is one of the most important things you can ... Views: 1094
According to research, the number of people living with high blood pressure would be reduced 10% if American’s were to increase their intake of potassium.
Sodium – Potassium Link
The effectiveness of potassium to lower blood pressure is directly related to sodium. Potassium works to ... Views: 1094
Every year, around one lakh of people around the world are diagnosed with prostate cancer disease, this indicates that this is the most common cancer that occurs in men in the world. When cells in the prostate gland grow abnormally and irregularly, then this leads to cancer disease. The severity ... Views: 1094
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This Just IN! Latest research reveals that a higher intake of dietary potassium can assist in lowering blood pressure.
Lower Blood Pressure ... Views: 1092
Having brought my cholesterol levels down from what where considered dangerous to normal with diet and exercise, I had been avoiding eating whole eggs and restricting myself to powdered egg whites.
I decided to look in to their benefits in more detail including the value of including whole ... Views: 1091
Can you really add 10 years to your life with natural high blood pressure home remedies?
High Blood Pressure- Referred to as the silent killer. High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the heart pumps blood that is restrained by the narrower arteries. This deadly disease effects about ... Views: 1091
Elevated LDL cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease. Plant sterols may be an effective tool you can use to lower LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. There are studies that show plant sterols can reduce LDL cholesterol levels 6-15%.
What are plant sterols?
Plant ... Views: 1091
According to recent research, a diet high in vegetable proteins may help you lower blood pressure.
The recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and high blood pressure. The higher the intake of glutamic acid the greater the decrease in blood pressure, but ... Views: 1091
With the rise in innovation across the health sector, the popularity of several oil varieties for the dietary purpose is gaining traction on the global level. Algae oil is a special oil version which is produced directly from algae. It primarily contains DHA, which comprises 97 percent of the ... Views: 1090
Developing the right treatment plan for cancer patients typically requires a team of medical professionals. This may include general physicians, surgeons, radiation therapists, social workers, nurses, and more. The only way to answer the question of how to treat cancer is to first examine ... Views: 1090
Breast cancer are those type of cancer which is affected the tissues of or cells in breasts, sometimes the male is also affected with breast cancer. Now most of the people can affected from this type of cancer. Complete treatments and complete awareness of this to give cure of this cancer. In ... Views: 1090
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a number of conditions affecting the heart: congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart attack, among others. If you don’t know the symptoms, you could be at risk and not even know it. Heart disease is the ... Views: 1088
Although much is written of the physical side effects associated with the treatment of cancer, many people are aware of the full scale of emotional impact cancer treatments can have on a patient. Such treatments can result in a broad spectrum of emotions, from fear to elation and everything in ... Views: 1086
This past week marked the annual Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, raising awareness and educating the general public about congenital heart defects (CHDs), childhood infections, heart disease, and stroke. Any condition or defect that is “congenital” is a condition or defect existing at ... Views: 1086
Michael Clarke Duncan, best known for his roles in “The Green Mile” and “The Whole Nine Yards,” passed away. He was 54.
After suffering a massive heart attack back in July, actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the miraculous mountain of muscle in the Oscar-nominated film “The Green Mile,” died this ... Views: 1086
Americans are progressing towards heart disease in alarming numbers, with significant signs of poor cardiovascular health occurring even in our overweight teenagers. Whether young or old, DHA from fish oil can help offset the stress of a poor diet and dietary indiscretions. While I’m all in ... Views: 1081
Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste.
Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce ... Views: 1080
Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood ... Views: 1077
There are plenty of supplements on the market today, and there is a lot of hype around, but which ones are actually worth taking? In terms of preventing the two biggest causes of death, cancer and heart disease, there is no doubt that taking fish oil with natural coenzyme Q10 is one of the best ... Views: 1075
Over the past three decades, I have helped thousands of heart patients halt their disease and avoid costly and risky heart surgery. The beauty of my approach is that it helps prevent a host of other diseases as well--including many forms of cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and arthritis. ... Views: 1075
Pyrosis, also known as Heartburn, is an very uncomfortable condition affecting a person's esophagus and is caused by gastric acid. You may also feel pain in the chest, jaw, throat or neck, and if not treated properly can cause chronic cough or asthma. Due to this, it is vital to consider one's ... Views: 1074
A. Choriocarinma
Cancer of Choriocarinma is a malignant and aggressive cancer, started from the abnormal and uncontrollable cells growth in the trophoblatistic tissue, that is part of embryo and normally become the placenta as a result of something going wrong during pregnancy due to random ... Views: 1074
People who know they are overweight, are at risk of developing serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. However, with the right support and encouragement found in online communities like Social-medicine.org, you could reach and maintain a healthy weight, and live a ... Views: 1074
Alcohol differential treatment depending on the problem and the individual needs of each client, but there are some common characteristics that are used in the treatment of most programs alcohol.
This article analyzes in detail the main features of a typical alcohol-rehab.
Therapy plays an ... Views: 1073
An enlarged heart is a very common symptom of cardiac disease. It is not actually a disease condition but, as stated earlier, a symptom. The medical term for an enlarged heart is cardiomegaly. The causes for an enlarged heart are varied, and they will be discussed in the following ... Views: 1071
For years, heart disease has been the number one killer in the world. It is no longer a rich man’s problem. The disease affects people of all ages and social status. Both men and women have been dying from heart-related conditions. However, the latest developments in the medical industry seem to ... Views: 1071
Did you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this.
Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ... Views: 1070
Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective.
Sodium versus Table Salt
First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium ... Views: 1070
Women's risk for heart attacks continues to be high.
And the heart attack is just the beginning . . .
According to new data presented at the American College of Cardiology, women tend to die more often at the hospital following a heart attack.[1] And the American Heart Association reports ... Views: 1069
Everyone in the entire world has at one time or another has experienced bouts of depression, however, many individuals today are battling with depression on a daily basis. Depression is nothing more than a chemical change that affects the way in which the brain functions.
The way brain ... Views: 1068
A person visits the doctor if he/she is suffering from any illness. However, in case of any mental illness or condition, one either is not aware or ignores it. Many patients also opt for self-treatment measures which are not advisable.
Panic disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses ... Views: 1066
When it comes to treatment options, there are several methods that physicians might utilize. Some of the more common treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. Once cancer has reached the later stages of its life cycle then some patients may not undergo ... Views: 1064
One major holiday down, one to go! So, how did you do sticking with your plan to be heart healthy and lose weight? Not so good, well don't worry it's not too late to redeem yourself.
Most people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season. Now, what's one pound? Doesn't seem like that big ... Views: 1063
HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol has long been referred to as the “good” cholesterol. This is due to the fact that HDL cholesterol carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver, where it is reprocessed and removed from the body.
The study
The Tufts Medical Center’s Molecular ... Views: 1063
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Happy Valentine’s Day! February is National Heart Health Month! Following are the best herbs for cardiovascular wellness.
Cinnamon’s ... Views: 1062
British researchers using state-of-the-art x-ray technology have identified the primary reason blood pressure elevates in the first place. A key regulatory protein that regulates blood pressure, angiotensinogen, is damaged or oxidized by free radicals. This leads to a chain of events that are ... Views: 1062
In 2008, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease was the leading cause of death in the entire world (number one in the U.S. as well), accounting for 30% of total deaths worldwide! That means roughly one out of every three people in the world died of some sort of heart ... Views: 1061
Knee or leg related injuries and accidents followed by crutches are always an unpleasant experience. Due to some unfortunate reasons, usage of crutches comes into the picture. However, you need to ensure that you use the crutch religiously for better recovery and carry out the daily routine. ... Views: 1059
Millions are at risk from developing and dying from the most pervasive killer, heart disease. While more than 750,000 Americans die each year from one of the many types of this often silent disease, the most common form, known as coronary artery disease frequently results in narrowed arteries ... Views: 1058
Children and teenagers like soft drinks, and so do adults. British drink more than 5 billion liters each year while American consumes more than a quarter of all drinks. Carbonated soft drinks, or fizzy drinks as what they are commonly called, are loaded with sugar and caffeine. They are so ... Views: 1057
The average normal adult blood pressure is 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or simply stated as 120 over 80 in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or 120/80 mmHg. Every individual varies in his or her blood pressure level.
The blood pressure reading mentioned above may be used as a reference in ... Views: 1055
Valerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress.
The biochemicals of valerian are similar to the ... Views: 1054
High blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ... Views: 1053
Heart health is something that needs sustained effort to achieve. It is a culmination of number of factors, not just one. The cardiological system is an intricate one, which keeps your body doing whatever it does throughout the day, without fail. Having said that, there are certain simple things ... Views: 1052
Is today’s fish safe to eat?
The question shouldn’t be if you should eat fish, the question should be how much? Seafood is a key source of heart-healthy, lean protein, of which everyone should consume two servings a week. Not only is most seafood low in fat, it is high in protein. The ... Views: 1052