Dietary fats have become a confusing topic over the last few years. Once, all fats were considered bad for your heart health. Now it turns out that some fats, unsaturated fats, are good for your heart. And of the bad, or saturated fats, some are...
Low intake of vitamin B-6 in the diet increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to information from University of Maryland Medical Center. B-6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it is not stored in the body and is...
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...
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term the medical community uses to describe a multitude of heart diseases, including coronary artery disease. It describes conditions leading to chest pain, heart attacks and stroke, all of which share the...
Cholesterol is in the spotlight as a dietary substance you should minimize or avoid because it may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet, the different types of cholesterol and associated risks may prompt you to have questions. Consult...
Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance that your body produces naturally. In normal amounts, this substance passes through your bloodstream and is excreted with other waste products. If you have high cholesterol, it can accumulate on the walls...
Fat is an essential nutrient your body uses to build new cells and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends adults get 20 to 35 percent of their daily calories from fat....
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by high blood sugar. Type 1 diabetics cannot produce insulin, and type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance by cells. In both types of diabetes, sugar stays in the blood longer than normal and can...
Cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Consuming a vegetarian diet may improve your health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Consult your doctor to test your blood levels of cholesterol, determine your risk for...
A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, or Cardio CRP, measures your risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Neal Weintraub of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics says that CRP is an inexpensive blood test, requiring no special...
The Atkins diet requires a severe restriction of carbohydrates and allows high levels of fats such as cheese, cream, full-fat mayonnaise, red meats and avocados. Because of the low amounts of carbohydrates allowed, the people who embark on this...
Cholesterol is a vital biological molecule. It has an integral role in maintaining normal cell structure and is involved in the physiologic synthesis of steroid hormones and bile salts. While normal cholesterol levels are integral for survival,...
High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is associated with increased risk for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Hypertension during pregnancy poses additional risks that affect the mother and her infant, including low...
Your liver produces C-reactive protein, or CRP, in response to inflammation, infection and tissue injury. Your CRP is quite reactive, rising as much as a thousandfold after an acute event like a heart attack or stroke, according to Quest...
The human immunodeficiency virus, HIV infects many cells of the immune system and causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. The treatment guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or DHHS, advocate...
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and essential for health. Estrogen is known to increase the absorption and utilization of magnesium by the body. However, high estrogen levels can deplete magnesium from the body. The...
Belly fat is the hardest kind of fat to get rid of. People with more belly fat are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. The fat is stored right under the skin, making your stomach jiggle as you jump, run or even walk....
Vitamins play an important role in maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Eating a wide range of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish provides important vitamins that support and protect the heart. The best source...
Taking hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for menopausal women is a complicated health issue. Once thought to protect against heart disease, conjugated, or synthetic, estrogens such as Premarin were taken by as many as 13 million women in the...
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with over 20,000 members. Founded in 1954, the ACSM has continued to provide research, education and certification opportunities...
Lowering your blood cholesterol levels reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke, the two most common types of cardiovascular disease, cost Americans over $500 billion in 2010 in health care and related costs,...
Frying foods increases the fat content and calories of the meal. Different types of frying include sauteing, stir frying, pan frying and deep frying. Sauteing and stir-frying add the least amount of calories; however, pan and deep frying can add...
Your body requires a certain amount of cholesterol to perform bodily functions, such as hormone production, nerve protection and the construction of cell tissue. Although your liver is capable of producing all the cholesterol you need, additional...
Natural peanut butter consists of ground-up peanuts and sometimes salt. There are no added oils, but the oil from the peanuts gets released during the peanut grinding and eventually rises to the top.
Caffeine is often considered a necessary morning stimulant. Without considering caffeine's numerous effects on the body, you grab a cup of coffee and wait for it to wake you up. Caffeine has effects on many aspects of the body, particularly the...
Fat around the belly accumulates not only due to your genetics, but also because of excessive caloric intake, prolonged stress and a lack of physical activity. Even if you exercise for an hour in the morning, the fact that you sit at a desk for...
Starting your day with metabolism-boosting foods puts your fat burning efforts into overdrive. Eating certain foods helps you burn calories before you step foot in a gym, optimizing your weight loss campaign. Take time to plan out a healthy,...
Arginine is an amino acid required for the removal of ammonia from your body and the synthesis of proteins and growth hormone. Your body converts arginine into nitric oxide, a gas that relaxes and expands your blood vessels, enabling more blood...
The traditional way of preparing popcorn involves a stove-top popper with popcorn kernels and cooking oil. Cooking oils vary in nutritional content. Trans fats or saturated fats in oils can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, whereas...
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