Shortness of breath is a symptom whose cause may go undiagnosed because it may not be considered a sign of a serious disease. It may be dismissed as just being out of shape or getting older. Breathlessness is not a normal part of aging, and the...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Lowering blood cholesterol to healthy levels can reduce the risk for developing a heart attack or stroke. People use various treatment...
Osteoporosis is a disease process that causes the density of your bones to decrease, creating brittle and porous bones. Once bones have become weak and brittle they are very susceptible to fracture with even minor stresses, such as a gentle fall,...
An estimated 785,000 Americans will suffer their first heart attack in 2010, predicts the American Heart Association. Timeliness of treatment and the extent of damage caused by the heart attack determine whether a non-surgical or surgical heart...
Over 1/3 of all adults living in the United States have elevated cholesterol levels, reports the American Heart Association's website. Cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dl significantly increase your risk of heart attack, dementia and stroke. If you...
Acute anxiety, which often manifests in panic attacks, can disrupt your life, especially when the episodes occur frequently. Because acute anxiety often recurs, you may start to fear suffering another panic attack, which in turn makes it more...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Medication may not be your only treatment option. According to MayoClinic.com, aerobic exercise can control high blood pressure. As...
Viagra, sold under the generic name sildenafil, is a medication used to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction). You should not take Viagra if you currently have heart or circulatory problems and take nitrate medications for chest pain, as this...
