Tag: heart disease
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November 14, 2008 03:15 AM EST --
First, the statistics. About a third of American children are overweight and one-fifth are obese - and the numbers are increasing every year. Surprisingly, not too many parents seem to be concerned . . .
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March 31, 2009 10:02 AM EDT --
Join us for a live chat, tonight at 8pm ET to discuss preventing heart disease. We’ll discuss the following topics:
What’s an ideal cholesterol and blood pressure?
How much exercise and . . .
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April 17, 2009 11:04 AM EDT --
Scientific research is learning about Inflammation and other diseases such as Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, and Hypertension. MIT researchers found that chronic inflammation of . . .
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August 20, 2008 10:30 AM EDT --
It has been known for a long time that grapefruit juice speeds absorbstion of some medications. Now, recent reports have indicated that acidic juices such as citrus or apple, may significantly reduces . . .
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August 10, 2007 01:21 AM EDT --
A report in the British Medical Journal indicated that elderly people who are given medicine to prevent heart disease don't live longer; they are more likely to die from cancer or dementia.
To me . . .
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February 01, 2008 11:10 AM EST --
February is American Heart Health Month.
Last May, I had a 6th stent put in my heart. I'd had my first heart attack and angio plasti in 1985 when I was 48. I know first hand about . . .
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April 18, 2008 08:15 PM EDT --
Thanks to all who have offered prayers on behalf of Renee, president of The Baby James Foundation. Her heart catheterization went smoothly and no blockages were found. Although her arteries . . .
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February 20, 2009 09:02 AM EST --
DALLAS (UPI) -- Cherries, a super fruit, may reduce factors associated with heart disease and diabetes, a U.S. researcher suggests.
Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at University . . .
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March 31, 2009 11:51 PM EDT --
I didn't watch that show "Angel" but I just read today that one of the actors that starred in that show, died today at the age of 33. Andy Hallett, who played the green skinned good . . .
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March 27, 2009 10:01 PM EDT --
I've been having almost constant palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue the past couple of weeks. I blamed it on my thyroid and the jet lag from my Oregon trip. My thyroid labs . . .
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October 04, 2007 10:18 PM EDT --
I wrote this last year when my mom started to first have real issues with her heart. She was in the hospital in October to have water drained off her heart and lungs as well as everywhere else due . . .
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January 11, 2009 12:26 PM EST --
Most of you know I've been researching and writing about foods that heal. Cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, etc. I've read study after study of the basic health giving components of various . . .
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December 01, 2009 08:35 PM EST --
Why should you consider a life style free from sugar? Sugar and foods that act like sugar in your digestive tract are the biggest health tragedies of our lifetime. Not only should you consider a . . .
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July 17, 2007 02:54 PM EDT --
From 1993 to 2001, Bill Clinton held the most high pressure job in the world. He had access to the best medical care: How many of us have our own personal doctor at our side most of the day? His health . . .
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June 24, 2008 11:36 AM EDT --
A few months ago in this space I said that until about 10 years ago, experts thought they knew all there was to know about vitamin D: its job was to help keep bones strong, and most people got all . . .
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July 13, 2008 11:14 AM EDT --
I'm hoping and praying that at my age I can still blast belly fat. It sneaks up on us, especially with the foods we eat in this day and age. As you all know, I'm forever researching . . .
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September 11, 2008 08:23 PM EDT --
A recent study of heart patients showed that people who have angioplasties are more likely to require a follow-up procedure than those who have bypass surgery. If you'd rather not undergo either . . .
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January 02, 2008 11:21 AM EST --
About six weeks ago, On Point host Tom Ashbrook had a little pain in his chest, the kind millions of Americans have felt over the years. It set him off on a big adventure. And six weeks ago today, . . .
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September 11, 2007 02:19 PM EDT --
The harm caused by tobacco has been exhaustively detailed. Yet cigarette smoking has barely declined since 1990. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 23% of Americans continue to smoke. If you want . . .
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August 23, 2009 09:50 AM EDT --
Asian News International (ANI)
August 19, 2009
Eating a bowl of popcorn while watching movies could give your health a boost, according to a new research.
Scientists have . . .
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