Heart rates vary from person to person. Athletes and people in extremely good physical condition will generally show a lower resting heart rate as well as possessing the ability to recover quickly after physical activity. Cardiac abnormalities and...
High cholesterol and high blood pressure are two conditions that often arise from being overweight. Having both at the same time puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. High blood pressure alone is responsible...
High cholesterol, medically known as hypercholesterolemia, is a dangerous health condition that raises the risk of developing heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. While some people inherit high cholesterol, most develop the condition by...
Although men tend to develop heart problems at a younger age than women, by 65 the risk of heart disease and heart attacks are pretty much the same for both sexes. Older women are much more likely to die from heart disease than from any type of...
The American Academy of Family Physicians states that heart attacks are the leading cause of death in women older than 65. Heart attacks have a specific and documented set of symptoms. However, while these symptoms are well-documented and easily...
According to the American Heart Association, high LDL cholesterol and glucose levels can cause future health complications. High LDL cholesterol can cause blockages in the arteries, which can lead to health problems such as heart disease, heart...
A person with diabetes is at a greatly increased risk of cardiovascular complications compared to someone without diabetes. "Medical-Surgical Nursing" reports that around 80 percent of all people with diabetes will die of cardiovascular disease....
Anabolic steroids are sometimes used by athletes and bodybuilders in an attempt to build massive amounts of muscle mass in a short period of time. While effective, steroids are an illegal substance that also bring numerous significant side effects...
Arterial calcium deposits significantly contribute to the development of artherosclerosis, which is the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. Combined with cholesterol plaque, calcium deposits can significantly increase your chance of coronary...
Fish oil is derived from fatty fish such as sardines, salmon and herring. It is primarily an excellent source of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Fish oil may help you lower your tryglycerides, prevent heart disease and heart attacks and...
Smoking addiction is widespread among many adults in the United States. According to "Reader's Digest," one in four men and one in five women smoke cigarettes. This can pose several serious health risks, including raised blood pressure and...
Cholesterol is often associated with a variety of negative health implications. Cholesterol is actually a vital part of proper body functioning. Cholesterol makes up part of the body's cell membranes as well as ensures the sex hormones estrogen...
More often than not, individuals looking to increase their weight quickly are athletes looking to build muscle mass. There is an enormous nutrition market that caters to individuals who don't have the time or patience to increase their weight...
Cholesterol is described by the National Institute of Health as "a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced in the body and obtained from foods that come from animals." It serves a number of essential functions in the body, and as such, is a...
The first step toward detecting heart failure or heart disease is speaking to a doctor and receiving a simple physical exam. The doctor will listen to your heart to ensure it sounds healthy and that your beat pattern is normal. Abnormal heartbeats...
Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and lowering blood cholesterol...
A heart attack is a serious cardiac episode that requires prompt attention by medical professionals. Your doctor can perform an examination and tell you if you're at an increased risk of suffering a heart attack. Cayenne pepper is an herbal remedy...
Triglycerides can often be the forgotten component of cholesterol tests. However, triglycerides can have equal adverse effects on your arteries. Maintaining healthy levels is an important part of preventing serious health conditions.
Cholesterol is a fat in the bloodstream that helps provide energy and protects the body from cold temperatures. Cedars-Sinai describes a healthy range of cholesterol as being between 140 to 200 mg/dl; when cholesterol is higher than this range,...
Triglycerides are the main form of fat found in food, according to the American Dietetic Association. When you ingest food, your body breaks it down and uses as much as it needs for energy and other biological functions. Any excess, whether from...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, accounts for about 6 percent of deaths worldwide, as stated in "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine". Current criteria define hypertension as a systolic blood pressure above 140 or a diastolic blood...
Cholesterol is a soft, fatty, wax-like substance that is made by your body. It is required in small quantities for the normal functioning of the body and can be found in some foods. Cholesterol is needed in the synthesis of bile to aid in...
Your liver produces a fatty substance called cholesterol that your cells need to function normally, BreastCancer.org reports. You can also get cholesterol from foods high in saturated fat, such as meat, eggs, some shellfish and full-fat dairy...
Manufacturers sweeten processed foods and beverages using high fructose corn syrup more than any other sweetener, according to MayoClinic.com. Controversy over the benefits and risks of using high fructose corn syrup has resulted in a number of...
Cholesterol is usually divided into two categories: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is the "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is considered to be "good." Cholesterol levels have a variety of effects on the heart and...
Maintaining low cholesterol has been found to be important to heart health, as cholesterol can clog the arteries and lead to heart disease, heart attacks and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. About 25 percent of cholesterol...
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) warns that heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women, but that women's severe heart problems tend to occur 7 or 8 years later than those of men. Regardless of when the...
Heart disease or heart attacks typically cause pain in the chest wall, but other minor problems and urgent medical conditions can also contribute. Chest pain can also vary among individuals and is often described as an aching, dull, sharp or...
Most people are aware of the health risks of being overweight and having high cholesterol. Excess pounds can raise your "bad" cholesterol, which in turn puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to the...
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