According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, poor cardiovascular health is responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than any other disease. Many factors can contribute to heart disease including diet and lifestyle. Natural...
The quality of your diet affects your weight, your energy level and your cardiovascular health. Eating the right foods to avoid developing heart disease is worth the time it takes to prepare healthy meals. In 2006, over 81 million people in the...
Your cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting a variety of substances your body's cells need. The foods you eat and the nutrients you consume play a critical role in your cardiovascular health. Although your heart beats continuously...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, based on 2009 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Major risk factors include high cholesterol, hypertension and a family history of heart disease. The...
More than one-third of Americans have cardiovascular disease, and you may be wondering what you can do to prevent the condition or improve your heart health if you already have symptoms. Your diet can affect risk factors, such as blood cholesterol...
Researchers have been investigating the effects of sugar on cardiovascular health for decades, often with confounding results. It has been difficult to determine a direct relationship between sugar and heart issues, because so many other factors...
Cycling is a cardiovascular activity. Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood from your lungs through your veins to your working muscles. As you cycle, your heart rate increases and speeds up the rate of the oxygen transportation. Your cardiovascular...
Endurance exercises improve your ability to maintain physical activity over a relatively long period of time. Marathon runners are one example of endurance athletes; they develop their skills for optimal performance over long time periods. Because...
A variety of research has been conducted on the benefits of fish and fish oil, which are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats are a healthy form of unsaturated fatty acids that may benefit heart health by reducing inflammation and...
Losing weight and reducing body fat in general reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, carrying excess weight around the midsection increases the risk of heart problems more than carrying extra fat elsewhere. A program that aims to...
Cardiovascular health refers to how fit your heart muscle is and how well your lungs bring oxygen into the body and expel toxins. A strong heart muscle can pump blood and oxygen throughout the body efficiently. The American College of Sports...
Cardiovascular exercise, also commonly referred to as aerobic exercise, includes any type of physical activity that elevates your heart and breathing rate for a sustained period of time. According to the American Heart Association, about 250,000...
Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are defined as any disorder that affects the heart or lungs' ability to function normally. There are a variety of different diseases and conditions which fit this description including endocarditis, heart...
The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, works by pumping blood throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Your circulatory system can contract an illness, causing dangerous health issues such as...
Active antioxidant compounds found in red wine help protect the heart and cardiovascular system. The most common are polyphenols, flavonoids and resveratrol, which is the best-researched. Highly concentrated in the seeds and skins of grapes,...
In common parlance, physicians and their patients often refer to HDL and LDL as "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol" respectively. The American Heart Association echoes this terminology, in recommending that your HDL levels be as high as...
Poor diet choices, an inactive lifestyle and a general lack of concern for your health may have created problems for your heart. With cardiovascular disease being the number one killer in the United States, it's clear that maintaining heart health...
Improving cardiovascular fitness can be accomplished through total lifestyle changes. A combination of factors contribute to heart disease, including high blood pressure, obesity, stress, high cholesterol, heredity and inactivity. Poor...
Vinyasa is a movement technique utilized by some practitioners of yoga, a type of stretching, strengthening, and relaxation exercise. Although there is no data examining the health effects of vinyasa specifically, there is much data to suggest...
Cholesterol levels have become a key factor in evaluating cardiovascular health. High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, which can cause high blood pressure and blocked arteries. As important as overall cholesterol levels are, not all...
Physical activity can help reduce the risk of disease, improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels, blood lipid profiles, reduce body weight and improve cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of...
Nutrition expert Dr. Mehmet Oz has devoted television programs, videos and articles to what he calls diet and exercise challenges. He asks people to gradually transition to healthier habits in a limited amount of time, typically a month. Several...
To monitor cardiovascular fitness, different measurements can be taken and used to assess your progress in improving heart and blood vessel health. There are many benefits to regular exercise, including reduction of your cardiovascular risk factors.
Cardio exercises are a part of a workout that burns fat and gets the heart pumping. While running burns fat more quickly and in a shorter time, people who choose to walk can also burn fat but at a slower pace. Walking is a good alternative for...
By making a few changes to the foods you eat every day, you can adopt a diet that promotes the health of your cardiovascular system. It's always a good time to start a cardiovascular diet, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and...
If you are walking to work out and burn calories, consider adding in different types of training that will help you to pick up the pace when you walk. Brisk walking can help you lose weight and also improve your cardiovascular health.
Exercise and healthy eating go hand in hand in providing cardiovascular benefits that will reduce your risk of chronic health conditions. Exercise is essential in order to maintain a healthy weight, which will also reduce the strain on your heart....
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