Heart Disease Prevention (Part 1)

Overview: Heart disease is the number-one cause of death among men and women in the United States. Yet it is also preventable and often reversible. In this interview, youll hear from an expert about heart disease prevention. Part One: Heart function Atherosclerosis/Blockages Cholesterol: HDL and LDL Statin drugs Part Two: Heart disease prevention Aspirin and […]

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease associated with diabetes and it’s the leading cause of blindness in American adults, despite readily available and effective therapy, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working age people. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the complications of diabetes, but with early detection and treatment, the […]

Reasons For Having Your Blood Pressure Checked Regularly

If you are a hypertension sufferer and you know it, the chances are that you are controlling it by having your blood pressure checked regularly and adjusting your lifestyle accordingly. But statistics tell us that up to 30% of the sufferers worldwide are unaware that they are a victim of hypertension. There are many signs […]

Type 2 Diabetes – Kidney Damage and High Blood Pressure!

The most serious complication of diabetes involving the urinary tract is nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage that occurs in 20 to 30% of people with type 2 diabetes. If no action is taken to stop it, this condition can progress to end-stage renal disease. 80% of all people with end-stage renal disease have Type […]

Silent Stroke Caused by High Blood Pressure

The work of Australian researchers, published in the July 28, 2009 issue of the journal Neurology, offers a somber warning. That those over 60 who have high blood pressure are likely to experience what’s known as a “silent stroke” caused potentially by high blood pressure and not even know it. Despite the name, these types […]

What are the Best Vitamins for the Heart?

Most of the important vitamins for the heart are also essential for overall health, so incorporating them into your diet can offer benefits far beyond bolstering your cardiovascular system. Yet vitamins are just one of the many nutrients your body needs to function at optimal capacity. There are certain chemicals that the body needs in […]