Alternative Treatments for Heart Disease

Yes, there is an alternative treatment for heart disease! Have you or someone close to you been told they are “a walking time bomb” or told they need bypass surgery immediately “or else”. What about the long list of medications being prescribed at a rapid rate, each one to take care of a side effect from the other?

Lower Blood Pressure Solution Linked to Olive Oil & the Mediterranean Diet

Here's some great news for those who are concerned about their blood pressure or someone close to them suffering from high blood pressure. SBP (systolic blood pressure) may yet become a thing of the past if olive oil has its way. It seems that a moderate intake of olive oil, which is a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who commonly don't eat a Mediterranean-style diet.

Calf Pain May Be Intermittent Claudication

If your legs don't hurt at rest and you develop pain in your calves after walking for a short time, you may have a condition called intermittent claudication, a partial obstruction of the blood flow to your legs. Recent research explains the exercise program that helps most.

Cardiac Arrest, Where Death Is Not Always So Sudden?

We've seen it all before, the middle aged victim staggers and clutches his chest, slumps to the floor and expires. A common sight, extremely deadly and as such 20 percent of all deaths in the US apparently are due to sudden cardiac arrest. Such is the lethal effect of these attacks in that apparently barely 5 percent of all those who suffer from them survive.

Dialysis and Fish Oil Supplements; Dialysis Patients May Not Eat Enough Fish

The latest research concerning kidney dialysis and fish oil supplements indicates that long term dialysis patients may experience health benefits by eating more fish.

Cholesterol Testing: Screening To Reduce Risk And Prevent Heart Attack

Cholesterol testing is used to estimate risk of developing heart disease. High blood cholesterol can indicate hardening of the arteries and an increased risk of death from a coronary event.

Can I Travel With Heart Disease?

Can I travel if I have heart disease? This is a common question that people will ask, especially if they have intention to travel by air. It can safely be done, provided few precautions are taken.

4 Simple Ways Of Controlling High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a health issue that affects over 50 million Americans today, and it's continuing to grow each year. This makes high blood pressure health a priority. Here's some quick tips in controlling high blood pressure and staying healthy.

Winning The Fight With High Cholesterol

Are you at risk for heart disease? Do you know the difference between good and bad cholesterol? Learn more about this major risk factor.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Serious Inherited Condition

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a serious condition that causes very high cholesterol levels. This inherited disorder greatly increases your chances of having a heart attack early in life.

Hypertension In The Elderly Patients

It is estimated that more than half of the people aged 65 and above around the world have some form of hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common condition in older people.

Best Blood Pressure Monitors - Finding The One That's Right For You

For anyone who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure the doctor certainly explained to you the importance of keeping tabs on it with a blood pressure monitor. The question is, how do you pick out the right blood pressure monitor for your needs? Let's take a look.