DASH, or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is a healthy approach to eating that was designed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to prevent or treat high blood pressure. Although adopting a new diet can be daunting, the DASH diet can help drop your blood pressure and prevent heart disease among other things. With just minor adjustments in your everyday processes, you can begin to see results in a matter of weeks!
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Heartburn Vs. Heart Attack
Heartburn and a heart attack can exhibit some very similar symptoms, but these two conditions are certainly not the same. Be able to recognize the difference between the two with these helpful tips.
Heart Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Everyone knows that the heart is a vital organ, which makes heart problems particularly troubling. In general, it is better to be safe than sorry if you experience any abnormal heart symptoms, but here is a specific list of symptoms that require your full attention. Continue reading
Best Exercises For Cardiovascular Health
Moderate exercise can improve your strength, flexibility, endurance and cardiovascular health. Even though any amount of exercise is beneficial to your health, experts recommend doing a minimum of 75 minutes of aerobic exercise per week for your heart to reap the rewards. The following exercises improve the way your body uses oxygen and strengthen your heart: Continue reading
Make Heart Health An Everyday Thing
One can hardly pick up a frozen dinner, boxed cereal, or any prepackaged food and not notice the “Heart Healthy” label splashed all over the item. Relying on these marketing ploys alone will likely NOT provide much that is truly heart healthy.
You don’t have to scrupulously count calories or become obsessive about your diet to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Here are 5 practical ways to make heart health an everyday thing.
Heart Disease: The Number One Cause Of Death In American Women
Many people are surprised by the fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death in American women. While the amount of media coverage given to other diseases seems to drown out this fact, it’s important to make sure that women are educated on how to keep their hearts healthy.
Heartburn or Heart Attack? Learn How to Spot the Difference
Heartburn and a heart attack can exhibit some very similar symptoms, but these two conditions are certainly not the same. Be able to recognize the difference between the two with these helpful tips.
Does Coffee Help Prevent Cancer?
Coffee is one of the most universally consumed beverages around. In fact, it is estimated that 83% of American adults drink coffee daily. It is well known that coffee can help to wake you up, but can it actually help prevent cancer?
Can I Reverse Heart Attack Damage?
Working closely with your doctor at The Bethencourt Group in Long Beach, CA and making lifestyle changes can greatly improve your heart health after a heart attack. Experimental research and clinical studies believe it may even be possible to reverse the damage done by a heart attack. This was not thought possible at one time, but recent discoveries and new procedures can strengthen a once weakened heart.
We will look at what you can do to help strengthen your heart, and what may be coming soon for reversing heart damage.
How To Prevent Sudden Heart Death In Young Athletes
A young athlete participating in organized sports or heavy exercise dies from sudden cardiac arrest every 3 days in the United States. Put another way, that is less than about 100 young athletes per year.
No matter how you consider these statistics, it’s devastating if it’s your child. The media will often cover these sad stories because they are so, seemingly, rare. No doubt you have read about these tragedies and wonder why they happen.
Let’s review the causes of sudden heart death in young athletes, and how they can be prevented in Los Angeles, CA.