Heart disease kills more men and women in the United States than anything else, including accidental death -- it is responsible for 40 percent of all deaths, notes MayoClinic.com. This broad term covers a variety of conditions, including heart...
Chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart disease are the leading causes of disability and death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic diseases are the most costly and common...
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic diseases and illnesses, such as diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure or depression. Each of these diseases has a significant emotional and financial impact on the individual, family and community....
A large percentage of disease is due to lifestyle factors and is preventable. So the best way to reduce disease is through active promotion of health improvement programs and resources, according to Ron Goetzel in a 2008 National Institute for...
Exercise plays an important role in keeping your body healthy and fit. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, or about 30 minutes a day, five days a week....
Eating right can greatly enhance your probability of preventing chronic disease as you age. Research has provided a large body of evidence indicating that choosing healthy fats, whole grains, a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and lean...
There are many reasons for Americans to get off the couch and start exercising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 34 percent of adults in the United States are obese. Unfortunately, being overweight has severe...
Omega-3 fatty acids, or polyunsaturated fatty acids, are essential for maintaining good health and preventing disease. The body cannot make omega-3 fatty acids it needs, so you must include foods that contain them in your diet. Two 6-oz. servings...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all people in the United States have some type of chronic disease, and around 70 percent of all deaths can be attributed to diseases such as cancer, heart attack and...
Good personal hygiene is vital to good health. Personal cleanliness should be part or your regular daily routine. If you start to neglect your personal hygiene, this could lead to health problems that you may not even be initially aware of. Good...
Physical fitness helps to prevent disease but most people do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. Regular exercise improves the body's overall health while fighting against diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, colon and...
Physical inactivity and poor diet caused 400,000 deaths in 2000, ranking second only to tobacco, and it is likely that inactivity and poor diet soon will rank as the leading cause of death in the United States, according to "Effects of Exercise...
One way to prevent diseases is by hand washing and doing so consistently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend washing your hands not only when your hands are visibly dirty, but also before touching your eyes, mouth and nose. A...
The heart is the strongest muscle in the system, and its main purpose is to pump oxygenated blood to every part of the body. Heart disease is often associated with men, but women are just as prone. According to the American Heart Association,...
Heart disease refers to a number of medical conditions that increase your risk of heart attack, heart failure, stoke or aneurysm. Risk factors for heart disease include obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, a poor diet...
Your hands are your primary way of physically interacting with the world around you. As you touch things, you pick up germs. When your hands then touch your face or food, you may inadvertently introduce disease-causing germs into your body. Hand...
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, degenerative condition that may be prevented with diet. It is the most common cause of dementia, the loss of cognitive functioning. It is marked by difficulty thinking, remembering and reasoning. The...
There are many conditions that affect the heart that can be termed "heart disease," and some, like congenital defects, cannot be changed. There are other risk factors, like obesity and lifestyle factors, that can be changed and reduce your risk of...
Tai chi is a Chinese martial art practiced for its health benefits and as a form of self-defense. Tai chi involves slow, gentle movements performed while you meditate and breathe deeply. It is believed that tai chi encourages the flow of vital...
According to Reuters.com, a Spanish study confirms that eating a Mediterranean diet leads to a healthy heart, decreasing the risk for heart attack and other heart-related diseases. Although the Mediterranean diet of 40,000 Spanish adults varied...
A number of diseases may involve an impairment to protein digestion. This includes diseases of the kidneys, like chronic renal disease; the liver, like cirrhosis; the pancreas, like pancreatitis; and the small intestines, like celiac disease.
Eating healthy foods helps you avoid nutritional deficiencies and excesses, and their related risks. Preserving your iron and B-vitamin levels maintains a strong blood count. Adequate calcium guards against osteoporosis, and limiting salt in your...
Diet and nutrition play an important role in your health. Eating an unhealthy diet or a diet deficient in essential vitamins and minerals can lead to chronic diseases. You can decrease your risk of disease by leading an active lifestyle and making...
Eating a healthy diet can be the best defense for heart disease prevention. You don't have to eat wheat grass, cut out meat and never have dessert again, but an overall pattern of healthy food choices is the goal. Eat a variety of foods from all...
Regular physical activity not only feels good, but it may also prevent a variety of diseases. Medical experts recommend that adults receive 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least five days a week, as well as a few sessions of weight training and...
Apple cider vinegar -- organic or not -- has long been touted as a cure for myriad health problems, including heart disease. Evidence of its benefits for humans, however, is primarily anecdotal, but some research has been done on animals with...
Congenital heart disease, any heart condition present at birth, can range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Exercise may improve the condition of your heart and lead to a more vital life. Before beginning an exercise routine, especially if...
Foodborne diseases such as botulism, E. coli, and salmonellosis, can be infectious and life-threatening. According to the National Institute of Health, there are over 250 diseases that can be spread through ill-prepared foods or manufactured...
The top three causes of death in the United States, heart disease, cancer and stroke, are chronic diseases. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. None of these diseases can be fully prevented through diet and...
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