Sep

1

Your Blood Results Explained

September 1, 2007 | Comments Off

Your blood results can be divided into:
1. Biochemistry - the measurement of the chemical substances carried by the blood.
2. Haematology - the measurement of various aspects of the cells of the blood.

Dec

5

99 Ways To Keep Your Heart Pumping

December 5, 2006 | Comments Off

Heart disease kills more people than any other disease. According to the American Heart Association, almost 33 million American men have cardiovascular disease, and over 430,000 die from it every year. Sadly, many of these deaths were preventable.

Sep

30

Learn the facts about heart disease and cholesterol

September 30, 2006 | Comments Off

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and most Americans have some serious lessons to learn. According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames, one out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart disease sometime in their lives. Whether you have heart disease or want to prevent it, Reames says […]

Sep

11

Heart Attacks 101

September 11, 2006 | Comments Off

Chances are someone you know or love has experienced a heart attack. What’s worse, you may fall victim to one yourself at some point in life. According to the American Heart Association, in 2001, 13.2 million Americans suffered from heart disease.
Heart disease has been the number-one killer of Americans every year since 1918. It accounted […]

Jul

9

What Are Healthy Levels of Cholesterol?

July 9, 2006 | Comments Off

Your total blood cholesterol level
Your total blood cholesterol will fall into one of these categories:
Desirable — Less than 200 mg/dL
Borderline high risk — 200–239 mg/dL
High risk — 240 mg/dL and over
Here is some more explanation about each of these categories.

Jul

2

Cholesterol Information

July 2, 2006 | Comments Off

Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance that is important for normal body functioning. Cholesterol is used for cellular functions and the production of hormones. Your body, in most cases, will produce enough cholesterol to maintain normal body needs. The liver is the major production factory for cholesterol (about 70%). Diets high in saturated fats, […]

Jun

28

Decode your doctors language

June 28, 2006 | Comments Off

Do you have trouble following what your doctor tells you because you don’t understand medical trong>language? Then here are some common medical terms you should know:
• AcuteBacteria: These one-celled organisms are everywhere. They make you sick by killing other cells, excreting toxins into your system or blocking the actions of your body systems. Antibiotics kill […]

Jun

25

Triglycerides: Why do they matter?

June 25, 2006 | Comments Off

Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here’s why triglycerides matter — and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.
You know your body mass index (BMI) is a little high. You’re also keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol level. Now your doctor suggests lowering your triglycerides, too. If you […]

Jun

23

Nutritional information terms demystified

June 23, 2006 | Comments Off

We see and hear these nutrition catchphrases all the time, yet we rarely know exactly what they mean. Here are the definitions of a few common terms to guide you along the highway to health.
Daily values | You can find the DVs on the Nutrition Facts panel of a food label. They are intended to […]

Jun

21

The Truth About Kidney Stones

June 21, 2006 | Comments Off

Renal stone disease (nephrolithiasis, kidney stones, or urinary lithiasis) is a common disorder involving around 10 percent of the population. Although many people spontaneously pass their stones—thus, not requiring any intervention—prompt diagnosis as well as therapy, when indicated, are important in preventing possible morbidities such as infection, bleeding, unrelenting pain, or damage to the kidneys […]

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