Signs of Heart Problems in Men vs Women
Signs of heart problems in men and women show differently. Of course, heart disease affects both men and women, not only in the USA but globally. The latest data from the American Heart Association reveal that nearly 31 million adults in the U.S. have heart disease. At least 650,000 (348,000 men and 300,000 women) of […]
Heart Valve Disease Symptoms in the Elderly
The heart has four valves, namely the tricuspid, aortic, mitral, and pulmonary, all of which play an important role in controlling the flow of blood forward and preventing backflow. Each of the valves has leaflets that open and close with each heartbeat. Heart valve disease in the elderly is not uncommon. Sometimes these valves can […]
10 Possible Signs of Heart Disease
The main reason why many people die after a heart attack is that they do not recognize the first signs of heart disease. What are the signs of heart disease? Often, the symptoms of heart disease are not very specific; they can be confused with other health issues, such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, […]
Should I Worry About My Family History with Heart Disease?
Is heart disease genetic? Is heart disease hereditary? It is a fact that many heart disorders are genetic and/or are inherited. These heart disorders include the following: Coronary artery disease (disease of the small blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart) High blood pressure Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms Cardiomyopathies (disease of the heart muscle) […]
Sugar, Caffeine, and Your Heart: What You Need to Know
Sugar is the one ingredient in food that almost everyone likes, and it is abundant in many foods, both naturally and as added sugar. For years, the healthcare community has been focused on cholesterol and triglycerides as being bad for health, and the evidence is mounting that too much sugar is not good for health […]
What are the Signs of Heart Disease?
Close to 31 million Americans have heart disease and each year over 650,000 people die from the disease. Heart disease usually describes a wide range of disorders that can include the following: A disease of blood vessels (an example would be coronary artery disease); these are the small vessels that supply oxygen to the heart. […]
What Foods are Best for My Heart as a Senior?
If you want to have good heart health as a senior, you should focus on eating the right foods to keep your body functioning at its peak. You can rejoice because the list of heart-healthy foods for seniors is long. Different options can vary from food, but, ultimately, they all agree on the following as […]
