Feb

29

Strip Away Stress

February 29, 2008 | Comments Off

The biggest health threat for men isn’t heart disease or cancer. It’s the out-of-control stress reactions that cause or worsen those conditions in the first place. We talked to America’s coolest characters to learn how they cope. Steal their secrets and you’ll thrive in life’s pressure points — like they do.

Feb

29

Top 10 Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure

February 29, 2008 | Comments Off

1. Lose weight. Get your BMI (body mass index, a measurement of weight in relation to height) into the range of 18.5-24.9, and you will be doing your heart and blood pressure a favor. Think of it this way: Extra weight you carry around is like bricks in a backpack, putting pressure on every part […]

Feb

29

Caffeine Alcohol Combo vs. Stroke

February 29, 2008 | Comments Off

A new drug that packs a wallop of caffeine and alcohol may be the latest weapon in the war on stroke. In a small study, 60% of stroke patients who were given the drug, called caffeinol, had no or minimal disability when they were discharged from the hospital.

Feb

28

Low fat dairy may control blood pressure

February 28, 2008 | Comments Off

Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yoghurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 29,000 US women age 45 or older, researchers found that those who had the most low-fat dairy in their diets were slightly less likely to develop high blood pressure […]

Feb

26

10 Tips to Change Yourself From a Dedicated Couch Potato

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

Exercise helps keep you happy and vital. Studies show that folks who exercise are healthier, cheerier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have delayed onset of dementia. What’s more, they get relief from anxiety and mild depression—comparable to medication and therapy.

Feb

26

Intense drug therapy urged for heart patients

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

Canadian researchers are encouraging physicians to prescribe higher doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs to patients with severe heart disease to reduce their risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

Feb

26

Do Whole Grains Fight Belly Fat?

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

A diet rich in whole grains may help fight your belly bulge while lowering the risk of heart disease. A new study shows people who followed a weight loss program incorporating whole-grain breads, cereals, and other foods lost more body fat from the abdominal area than those who ate only refined grains like white […]

Feb

26

How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

Taking the time to investigate food labels not only can improve your heart health, but also your overall wellness. "Reading the labels is a great way to be guided toward healthier choices for your heart, and for general reduction of all chronic diseases today," Cathy Fitzgerald, registered dietitian with MFit, the University of Michigan Health […]

Feb

26

Heart check beds to be developed

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

A bed packed with sensors could keep a close watch on the health of heart failure patients, it has been claimed. It is hoped the system, alongside similar devices built into clothing, could help reduce the need for emergency hospital treatment.

Feb

26

Heart Attack Symptoms a Mystery to Many

February 26, 2008 | Comments Off

If you or someone you were with were having a heart attack, would you know it? Maybe not, according to a new CDC report. That report, based on a 2005 telephone poll of 72,000 U.S. adults in 13 states and Washington, D.C., shows that most people didn’t know five symptoms of a heart attack. And […]

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