Diabetes
DiabetesIn the U.S., a lot of people have diabetes. Categorized as one of the diseases of affluence, along with obesity and heart disease, diabetes has been rising at an alarming rate, thanks to the...
View ArticleHeart Attack
Heart AttackInterruption of the flow of blood to the heart muscle (myocardium) that disrupts the heart’s ability to pump blood. Most of the time, a heart attack results in permanent damage to cells of...
View ArticleCholesterol
CholesterolA family of fatty acids, or lipids, essential for numerous body functions such as cell repair, hormone synthesis, and bile production. Cholesterol also functions as a carrier for lipid...
View ArticleBody Shape and Heart Disease
Body Shape and Heart DiseaseResearchers view body shape as falling into one of two general categories, “apple” or “pear.” The apple shape corresponds with ABDOMINAL ADIPOSITY, in which excess body fat...
View ArticleHeart Rate
Heart RateThe pace and rhythm of the heartbeat. A normal resting heart rate for a man is between about 64 and 72 beats per minute; with strenuous EXERCISE the heart rate can jump to more than twice its...
View ArticleSmoking Cessation
Smoking CessationEfforts and programs to help people stop smoking. Cigarette smoking is the leading health risk factor for numerous diseases, including HEART DISEASE and various forms of CANCER. The...
View ArticleAngioplasty
AngioplastySurgery to repair damaged arteries. The most common kinds of angioplasty are coronary (heart) and carotid (neck). Angioplasty generally requires an overnight stay in the hospital....
View ArticleVitamin E
Vitamin EIs an antioxidant (protects cell membranes against oxidative damage; prevents LDL oxidation) that supports immune function, prevents blood clotting, and dilates blood vessels.Used to prevent...
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