Everyone needs to know CPR, whether you are a new mom, taking a position as a lifeguard, or if you are taking over the local Brownies Troup. We never know when we may need such precious life saving knowledge until, sometimes, it’s too late. It’s easy to say that we will not be in that [...]
Diabetes support groups are available to help the diabetics through learning and planning their new lifestyle. This is nowhere more essential than in learning how to prevent heart attack, a long term complication of this condition. Take heart for it can be prevented.
Heart and blood vessel disease are the main cause of death among diabetics [...]
There are several factors that are associated in developing heart disease. Some researchers conducted studies about NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) rofecoxib or popularly known as Vioxx. It shows results that people taking this drug doubles the risks of developing heart disease which includes heart attacks.
Findings reveal that there is a link between heart disease [...]
Heart disease is one of the major causes of sudden deaths. Its types vary and the damages brought about by the disease can be reversed and prevented with proper treatments. However some of the damages cannot be reverted.
Coronary arteries blockage, which is the most common type of heart disease, causes injuries and weakening of [...]
Heart disease is just one of the many concerns of the average individual. It is a dreaded disease causing the death of many people unexpectedly.
If you have a heart disease, there are certain food recommendations that will suit you. But it is still best if you can check with your doctor regarding the right [...]
Heart disease is a disorder which affects the heart’s ability to function well. This is caused by the narrowing or the blocking of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. Heart disease is also one of the deadliest diseases in the world. As a matter of fact, some people tend to get this [...]
Heartworm is a parasite that is very common among dogs, cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and also some other animals. The heartworm parasite is transferred through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes ingest the larva and transfer the parasite by means of biting an infected animal and then afterwards biting another uninfected animal.
The parasite then burrows itself into [...]
What is really alarming is that the leading cause of death in America is one of the easiest diseases that we can prevent. We don’t even have to buy expensive medication or equipment. All it needs is a little discipline, devotion and self-control.
Heart diseases can be prevented from happening by leaving a healthy lifestyle [...]
As people age, they usually become more aware of the possible diseases that they may encounter. And one big problem that older adults face is heart disease.
Heart disease is a cardiovascular disease and is known to be the primary cause of deaths in the US. Many improvements have been made to detect and treat [...]
Definition rheumatic heart disease:
Rheumatic heart disease is a disease caused by streptococcus - bacteria, which cause rheumatic fever - in other word, rheumatic heart disease begins when people untreated strep throat, and then people obtain rheumatic fever and damage to heart valves.
Rheumatic fever is several, because it can affect many connective tissues of the [...]
