Protecting Endothelial Platelet Function to Prevent Heart Disease

The benefits of green tea and other foods high in anti-oxidants for preventing heart disease are outlined in a study reported by the UK Tea Council.

High Blood Pressure Sodium Intake

Curb your high blood pressure sodium intake – put down that salt shaker! That's the advice given by every health professional there is. It's good advice too, but only as good as the person who follows it.

High HDL: Good News For Heart Health

If you have high hdl, you are very fortunate indeed. High-density lipoprotein levels are associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and longevity. Studies suggest that lucky individuals who have elevated levels outlive the rest of the population.

How to Lower Blood Pressure Before Testing

When asked how to lower blood pressure before testing, I have the sure-fire answer. And, it's backed up by science. There are no quick fixes or gimmicks. So put away the leaches. We’re not going to experiment on you with anything weird.

How Healthy Eating Affects Your Blood Pressure

As they say, you are what you eat. Not many people know, but excessive alcohol drinking is a crucial predisposing factor for high blood pressure. Fortunately, reducing the intake of alcohol in these individuals can reduce blood pressure to normal even without medications. A vegetarian diet also lowers blood pressure in people whose blood pressures are high enough to need treatment.

Beware Of Kids That Have Signs Of Heart Disease!

Under normal circumstances, we would think that only adults, especially elderly, will have narrowing and hardening of arteries. But, the findings of a study presented at the annual American Heart Association in Chicago last month (Nov 2006) will probably change our views.

Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Follow Up

Follow up of your blood pressure lowering treatment may be done by a practice nurse or a doctor. Practice nurses with recent training may even be more up to date than the doctors who employ them. They usually have more time and are often more in touch with the practical problems with those patients on an average income.

Buying Your Own Sphygmomanometer

Is to really necessary to buy your own sphygmomanometer if you're going to be doing blood pressure measurements at home? Usually no, unless your doctor advises it for some particular reason.

Creating A Panic Solution: Cross The Terror Barrier It's Better Over Here

Fitness is not just sweating at the gym. You do that too when you have had a heart attack. It is not the only thing that needs to be done in my opinion.

The Effects of High Blood Pressure and the Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Medicine

There is no disguising the fact and it is certainly one that should not be denied but there are considerable side effects of both having High Blood Pressure (and these can be lethal) and also considerable side effects of High Blood Pressure Medicine as well.

Reversing Endothelial Dysfunction

One of the precursors to atherosclerosis and heart disease is endothelial dysfunction. Because endothelial dysfunction can appear years before more serious heart disease symptoms, it is wise to try and repair this problem before it turns into something more serious. It is estimated that endothelial dysfunction affects approximately 50% of those over the age of 40.

Conquering Coronary Disease by Lowering LDL Cholesterol

Coronary heart disease is one the highest causes of death and LDL cholesterol plays a major part in this. People need to become more aware of cholesterol levels, especially LDL cholesterol as it can be dangerous to let these levels become high even at early levels. There are many solutions including diet changes and drugs to help.