Does Racing 42 km Put A Heart At Risk

Mathematically, the risk is very small: Runner dying from a heart attack during marathon is about 1 in 50,000. But, does racing 42 km put a heart at risk?

Some Ways That Obesity And Heart Disease Are Related

Many medical professionals believed that obesity and heart disease were only related in an indirect sense. They attributed the major risk factors for heart disease (such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and even arteriosclerosis) to the degree of the obesity of the person involved. While obesity is a contributing factor for many of these conditions, studies are now indicating a more direct link between obesity and heart disease.

The Effects of Kidney and Heart Disease

Renal and coronary artery disease may progress parallel to each other, and there are many heart related diseases that affect the kidney, as well.

Heart Disease Treatment Options

Heart disease includes plaque-blocked arteries, congenital conditions, arrhythmia, and diseases of the actual heart muscle. Whether heart disease is detected early or not revealed until after heart failure, doctors have many kinds of remedies and treatments to reduce the risks of further heart disease. Broadly defined, there are three categories of heart disease treatment.

A Discussion of the Risk Factors for Congestive Heart Disease

Congestive heart disease affects approximately five million Americans, and some medical professionals believe that within five years time approximately half of those people will unfortunately die from their condition. Congestive heart disease is marked by the heart's inability to pump efficiently enough to supply the body with freshly oxygenated blood.

The Cause of Heart Disease is Not Your Parents

If your mother and your father had heart disease, and their parents before them, you may feel doomed to heart failure. While it is true that heredity, in some cases, might cause heart disease, it is only one factor among many others. One recent study even says heredity accounts for less than 10% of a person’s risk of developing heart disease. So, What is the Other 90%?

How Needles Help A Stroke Patient To Recover

A stroke left the right side of Steve's body paralyzed. Even a few sessions before the 40 sessions prescribed for stroke patients, he has already begun to return to normal life.

Lower Blood Pressure Solution Linked to Olive Oil & the Mediterranean Diet

Here's some great news for those who are concerned about their blood pressure or someone close to them suffering from high blood pressure. SBP (systolic blood pressure) may yet become a thing of the past if olive oil has its way. It seems that a moderate intake of olive oil, which is a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who commonly don't eat a Mediterranean-style diet.

Cardiac Arrest, Where Death Is Not Always So Sudden?

We've seen it all before, the middle aged victim staggers and clutches his chest, slumps to the floor and expires. A common sight, extremely deadly and as such 20 percent of all deaths in the US apparently are due to sudden cardiac arrest. Such is the lethal effect of these attacks in that apparently barely 5 percent of all those who suffer from them survive.

What Are The Causes Of Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes

Besides hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, scarring of heart and serious blockage of a few blood vessels supplying blood to the heart that can make athletes die instantly, there are also other rare causes including...

They Said-It's Not Possible to Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease Without Surgery

Yes, heart disease is preventable and even reversible.

Choosing A Blood Pressure Monitor

Taking your blood pressure at home may help you to feel more in control of your health. Your doctor will also be able to better understand what is causing you any problems with high or low blood pressure. Look at the features on different monitors to figure out which one is best for you. Your doctor or nurse can show you exactly how to use a monitor at home properly.

Modify Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Heart disease is a major killer in the US. Some risk factors we can control while there are others we can't. Learn the difference and learn how to reduce your risk.

Diet for High Blood Pressure

When faced with high blood pressure at the age of 42, I had to make some changes. Medication was the last thing I wanted so I decided to take steps to change my eating habits. The results have been great!

Vitamin B12 - Necessary for Your Heart and Brain

One of the most overlooked supplements on the market is Vitamin B12. The pivotal function of vitamin B12 is to aid in the formation of red blood cells in the human body. It has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. There are many reasons this is an especially important vitamin to include in your daily diet for your overall good health. But where is a good source of this vitamin?