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Flash Pulmonary Edema - Joyce Pope
Joyce Pope RN,has worked as a Registered Nurse for the last 30 years, with an interest in Public Health. Flash Pulmonary Edema Flash Pulmonary Edema can cause fluid in the lungs and the feeling as if one is drowning. The presence of the fluid in the lungs displaces the oxygen that... Submitted 1 year 163 days ago.

Can Taking Aspirin Reduce Your Risk For A Heart Attack? - - brent01
Aspirin has been used for a long time to relieve pain from everything from a fever to arthritis. We have always been told by researches that it is a great ally in the fight against heart disease. If you are a man, taking an aspirin a day can help lower the risk of you having an initial heart... Submitted 1 year 171 days ago.

Heart Attack: Myocardial Infarction - - John Laurusonis
No one wants to think about heart attack. It's the boogey man that causes more deaths worldwide than any other medical condition. In the U.S. alone there are 1.2 million heart attacks every year: somewhere around 25% to 30% end in fatality. Around 20% of people die before they ever reach medical... Submitted 1 year 183 days ago.

Stroke - - John Laurusonis
The cells of the brain which form every thought, every movement, sensation, and every function of organs throughout the body. They are exquisitely sensitive to the blood which flows to them. Brain function falls off in a matter of seconds when it is deprived of oxygen, and minutes when it is... Submitted 1 year 183 days ago.

Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure - Eat Healthy and Protect Your Heart - - Debra Proctor
Foods that lower high blood pressure are a fantastic way to decrease your blood pressure easily and stay off blood pressure medication. The American Heart Association reports that one ouf of every three American adults has high blood pressure. This number is soaring every year. High blood... Submitted 1 year 189 days ago.

Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Glycaemia: Always To Be Kept Under Control - Francesca Tessarollo
Cholesterol and triglycerides, i.e. the fats of our bodies, and glycaemia, i.e. the blood sugar concentration, must be kept under control. Cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose are important for our body: triglycerides and glucose are essential sources of energy, while cholesterol forms cell... Submitted 1 year 195 days ago.

Lower High Blood Pressure: Understand Fat and Sodium on Food Labels - - Lisa Nelson
How to understand what food labels are telling you when it comes to fat and sodium. This is a quick and easy option you can use for lowering blood pressure levels. 1. Select foods with less SODIUM than the following amounts per serving: Frozen or packaged dinners 500 mg Microwave... Submitted 1 year 196 days ago.

Heart Health - Do you need to supplement L-carnitine? - - Lisa Nelson
This is probably a supplement you've never heard of, but when supplemented along with coenzyme Q10 substantial benefits have been seen in individuals with heart disease. L-carnitine is a compound produced by the liver and kidneys from the biosynthesis of the amino acids lysine and methionine.... Submitted 1 year 203 days ago.

Use the DASH Diet to Lower High Blood Pressure - - Lisa Nelson
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is an eating plan used for lowering blood pressure through diet. Studies have shown dramatic results, in that the DASH diet can lower blood pressure in as little as 2 weeks! It's a diet reduced in total and saturated fat and rich in fruits... Submitted 1 year 203 days ago.

Runners Diet - How to Boost Your Running Performance With This Simple Nutrition Secret - David Dack
Carbohydrates is one the most important component in your diet. Without a doubt, carbs are the best source of energy for runners. Research has shown that for both quick and continuing energy, our bodies work more efficiently with carbs than they do with proteins or fats. How carbs work? ... Submitted 1 year 231 days ago.

Can a Full Body Scan (CT/CAT Scan) Save Your Life? - - Paul Jensen
In 2002 Robert Baird walked into Accuscan Health Imaging Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, because of a minor concern about a family history of heart disease and he left minutes later with lifesaving information regarding non-symptomatic problems he was unaware of and had never considered. "Two... Submitted 1 year 269 days ago.

Juicing For Health - - Paul Groves
A juicer machine is now seen as one of the most indispensable kitchen tools of every house. For years now, more and more people are out buying a juicer machine that will give their family the health benefits that they deserve. There are actually several variations and differences between the... Submitted 1 year 301 days ago.

Hypertension - The Silent Killer - - Funom Theophilus Makama
Everyone talks about hypertension. Many individuals, groups, communities, health Organizations and other bodies have shown concern and even written about Hypertension. Statistics shows that approximately 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure and this number is expected to increase... Submitted 1 year 328 days ago.

Blood Pressure Measurement With 7 Steps and 3 Tips - Paula Law
Measuring blood pressure at home is to avoid the " white-coat " hypertension phenomenon : blood pressure reading is higher in your doctors office than at home due to anxiety. However, there will be no professionals to monitor the process on how you make the " self-arrange " measurement and obtain... Submitted 1 year 331 days ago.

High Cholesterol Level - Why You Should Worry! - - Lindsay Marino
High Cholesterol What Is It? Cholesterol is a major contributor of heart disease. Heart attacks are caused by blockages in the blood vessels which supply blood to the heart. Increase blood cholesterol levels are the major cause of these blockages and this can to high blood pressure, stroke... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

Increase Fiber and Lower Cholesterol - Here's what you need to do! - - Lisa Nelson
Eating a high fiber diet plan promotes weight loss by stabilizing blood sugars and increasing satiety (i.e. your sense of fullness). Fiber can actually act as a natural appetite suppressant. In addition to promoting weight loss, a diet high in fiber supports a lower LDL cholesterol/cholesterol... Submitted 2 years 22 days ago.

How Our Surroundings Affect Our Health - - Ronald Cheli
As you may or may not know, cardiovascular disease, also known as CVD, is the #1 killer in America. There is a high correlation between CVD and physical inactivity. When I go out to eat, especially my very rare visits to buffet style restaurants, I can see why so many people suffer from CVD. I... Submitted 2 years 57 days ago.

Heart Disease - Eating Red Meat May Shorten Your Life - - Lisa Nelson
A study from the National Cancer Institute found individuals consuming the most red and processed meats at greater risk of death from cancer and heart disease versus those eating lower levels. The ten year study began in 1995 and evaluated the dietary intake of over 500,000 men and women... Submitted 2 years 70 days ago.

Arm Exercise Tests Predict Outcome of Acute Ischemic Heart Disease - - Dr. Ron Blankstein
I'd like to share with you a research study that may prove to be an alternative to a pharmacological stress test. This is a procedure where a drug is administered by IV to simulate exercise in individuals who cannot perform the stress test on a treadmill due to injury or physical limitation. The... Submitted 2 years 110 days ago.

How Does Cholesterol Lead To Heart Disease? - - Lisa Nelson
How does high cholesterol affect your cardiovascular system? Let me see if I can explain and keep the process easy to understand! First the endothelium (thin inner lining of your blood vessels) becomes damaged and inflamed. This damage can be caused by a variety of factors, such as high... Submitted 2 years 113 days ago.

Be Heart Healthy with Flavonoids - - Lisa Nelson
Are you familiar with flavonoids and how they can benefit your heart health? Flavonoids are a type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages. Flavonoids are a hot topic because of their reported antiviral, anti-allergy, antiplatelet (blood clotting), anti-inflammatory... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

Cranberries as Part of a Healthy Diet - Carolyn Tytler
Cranberries are probably most famous today as the main ingredient in the tangy sauce which accompanies turkey at traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. However, centuries ago they were valued by the native people for their health-giving and medicinal properties. The Indians used them... Submitted 2 years 124 days ago.

Barley Nutrition - How to Use Barley to Lower Cholesterol - - Lisa Nelson
Barley contains the same soluble fiber and beta-glucan as oats. Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. A review of studies found the beta glucan in barley linked to decreased total cholesterol of 13 mg/dl, decreased LDL... Submitted 2 years 125 days ago.

Heart Disease and Trans Fats – Are you one of the 20%? - - Lisa Nelson
A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that most American's know they need to avoid trans fats, but only 20% actually knew which foods contained trans fats. Trans fat is a processed fat, produced as a by-product when hydrogen is added to make a substance... Submitted 2 years 128 days ago.

How Do Vitamins Help in the Prevention of Heart Disease? - - John Miller
Two of the vitamins your heart loves are vitamin E and C. These two vitamins help to avoid heart related problems and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. These are some of the benefits that these helpful vitamins can offer you: Prevents you from having heart attack Avoid... Submitted 2 years 198 days ago.