Heart health is essential to the health of all other organs. Because your cardiovascular system, including the heart and blood vessels, is essential for maintaining your physical well-being, keeping your heart healthy is critical. Doing so...
Keeping your heart healthy and strong helps lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack. Even better news is that many of the things you can do to have good heart health will benefit you in other ways as well -- such as lowering your risk of...
The Centers for Disease Control reported that, as of 2006, heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 630,000 people each year. Disease and congenital defects cause heart disease in some people, but...
Effective, conservative heart health treatments often require lifestyle modifications and health behavior change. According to the American Heart Association, there are numerous activities a person can perform to improve his heart health....
With over a million Americans diagnosed with heart disease each year, health conscious adults are learning how to take responsibility for their health. According to the American Heart Association, the best way to avoid heart disease is through a...
According to the American Heart Association, the best tips on heart health are those that encourage eating a healthy, low-fat diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking if necessary, and maintaining normal blood pressure,...
Keeping your heart healthy requires dedication in many areas of life. The Mayo Clinic notes that a proper diet, physical activity, regular health screenings and breaking habits like smoking are all necessary for optimal heart health. The benefits...
People begin an exercise program for many reasons, often in hopes of reaping cosmetic results. Some want big muscles, others a smaller waistline or thinner thighs. But many of us wait until we have a cardiac episode to begin an exercise program...
Your heart's muscular contractions help circulate blood throughout your body, and a healthy heart is crucial to your overall health. However, your diet plays a key role in your heart's health, and an unhealthy diet can lead to heart disease....
Your bones contain 99 percent of all the calcium in your body. The 1 percent left in the blood and fluids surrounding the cells performs functions so vital to life that your body will break down bone just to maintain the required concentration, as...
A hot bowl of oatmeal on a cold day can do more than help warm you up; it can provide many health benefits, especially for your heart. Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, which helps promote heart health in a variety of ways and can reduce the risk...
With cardiovascular diseases being among the leading causes of death, many people strive to become educated about their heart health. Taking care of your heart with a heart healthy diet and regular cardiovascular exercise can help you live a...
Chances are that you or someone you know has dealt with the complications related to cardiovascular disease. More than one in three Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, according to 2010 statistics released by the American...
Humans have been eating soybeans for thousands of years. This plant is native to Asia, but now grows all over the world as a hearty staple. Soybeans are processed for supplements, food and food additives. Although soy is touted as having many...
Chocolate, once derided as a high-fat indulgence, may actually benefit your health. Cocoa and chocolate contain naturally occurring antioxidants called flavonoids that can reduce the formation of plaque on artery walls and promote better heart...
Yoga is a type of mind-body alternative medicine practice. One of the core components of yoga is to relax your body and teach you how to deal with stress and anxiety through breathing, poses and stretching exercises. Yoga can be especially helpful...
Besides being a good source of manganese, dietary fiber, magnesium and potassium, almonds also contain monounsaturated fats, healthy fats that absorb fat-soluble vitamins and play a role in hormone production. Research suggests that increasing...
Your risk of dying from heart disease increases in direct proportion to your percentage of body fat. According to the Weight-Control Information Network, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, most...
Your heart is the center of your cardiovascular system, and it is vitally responsible for just about everything that gives your body life -- ranging from the transportation of oxygen to the success of your immune system. However, the foods you eat...
Tuna may be a comfort food for many people, but it may provide some important health benefits, too. Tuna is versatile, and you can have canned tuna in sandwiches, salads and casseroles, or fresh tuna on the grill with marinades. Tuna is one...
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Arterial disease is the main form afflicting Americans, but other types of heart disease include angina, arrhythmia and heart attack. Cardiovascular or aerobic activity such as...
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM) defines heart disease as any disorder that hinders the heart's ability to function normally. Most of these diseases have contributing risk factors; some of are uncontrollable, but most are. To...
In addition to containing dietary fiber and vitamin C, cranberries is a rich source of antioxidants called polyphenols, which are responsible for a laundry list of benefits, from preventing urinary tract infections to reducing inflammation....
The food you eat has a tremendous effect on your heart health. Most Americans consume a diet high in salt and saturated fat, which increases cholesterol and blood pressure. The Department of Health and Human Services' Dietary Guide for Americans...
The vitamins, minerals and nutrients found in fruit may help improve the health of your heart. Vitamins A and C are antioxidants that may help prevent the oxidation of cells, especially those found in the artery walls of the heart. This may, in...
Certain fruits and vegetables contain substances, such as antioxidants, that may be beneficial for your overall health. In particular, antioxidants may help to protect against free radical damage to your body's cells. Free radical damage may be a...
Cardiovascular disease is a major concern in modern society, with coronary heart disease being the number one cause of death in the United States today, according to the American Heart Association. Garlic is an herb with a long history of use and...
The rhythmic pumping of your heart is what sends blood to the various parts of your body. When your heart is healthy, the muscular walls respond to electrical signals and contract, pumping blood out. A damaged heart cannot pump effectively,...
More people die of heart disease than any other cause, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. It adds that more than a quarter of all deaths are directly attributable to heart disease. Achieving and maintaining a healthy body...
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