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Why is High Cholesterol so Bad? By : Riley Hendersen You may wonder why your cholesterol level is so important. A high cholesterol level is bad because it can result in heart disease, heart attack or stroke when cholesterol is allowed to build up in your arteries. High cholesterol should be taken very seriously and steps taken to reduce your level. What We Need To Know About Congestive Heart Disease By : Joann Cheong Known by many as congestive heart failure or CHF, it is a serious health condition that affects people of every gender and race. What Is Hypertensive Heart Disease? By : Joann Cheong Hypertensive heart disease is the number one cause of death related with hypertension and is actually a group of ailment... Twice Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Claimed Found Artery Clogging Cure By : Glenn Heitkoetter It has been stated the twice winning Nobel Prize scientist Linus Pauling claimed your arteries and veins can be cleaned of fat/cholesterol build up with a simple over the counter supplement cure. Things to Know About Bad Cholesterol By : Andy Rhodes Know what kind of cholesterol is beneficial to your body and which is not. Find out the main sources of cholesterol and how to reduce if you have them. The Use Of An Electrocardiogram By : Verlyn Ross This article explores the purposes of an electrocardiogram, how it is used and how it affects the patient. The New and Improved Cholesterol Ratio By : Jacob Mabille In the past, doctors have focused on the ratio of our good cholesterol (HDL) to our total cholesterol but, in today's medical community, there is growing consensus that a closer look at bad cholesterol (LDL) is our best management tool. The Nature of Valvular Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross The debilitating nature of Valvular heart disease is discussed in this article along with its complexity and its unique characteristics. The Most Common Types Of Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross There are many different types of heart disease. This article describes some of the most common and some that are not so common. The Defibrillator For You By : James Monahan The defibrillator is used either implanted into or outside the heart. It sends electrical shocks to the heart that resets its electrical state, letting it beat to the rhythm controlled to our pacemaker cells. The Benefits of Using a Treadmill for Your Cardio Exercise By : Steve Welker Everyone needs to exercise to remain healthy. Learn how a treadmill can make this easier and more pleasant. Staying Alive from a Heart Attack By : Jessica Deets Sudden cardiac arrests can happen to anyone. However, you can fight it out and survive well by keeping few things under control. This information can help you to do that. Risk Factors For Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross The risk factors for heart disease are numerous. This article identifies and describes the most prevalent. Reversing Heart Disease – Rewind Your Life Clock By : Michael Haydon Wake up to yourself and follow a simple action plan to a healthy heart. Reversing Heart Disease in Six Steps By : Eddie Lamb Each year hundreds of thousands of people die from the number one cause of death which is heart disease. Heart disease encompasses a broad category of heart related illnesses. Preventing Sudden Death after a Heart Attack By : Jessica Deets Sudden death after heart attack or sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a death which happens unexpectedly when the heart stops working. A good number of cases show no prior symptoms and the person does not come to know his deteriorating condition. Read this information for prevention tips. pH Balance and Atrial Fibrillation By : Janet Emerson Discover how to reverse atrial fibrillation naturally without drugs or surgery. Open Heart Surgery - The Best Treatment at a Competitive Cost By : Stephen Todd With such an operation as open-heart surgery, the expertise of the doctors and the techniques they use is of paramount importance. Here you will discover how you can have world-class medical care at a cost you can afford. One Year of No Change of Condition is a Triumph for a Heart Patient By : Jon Bradshaw She ought to be dead, but adult stem cell therapy has ensured a California woman with Cardiomyopathy continues to live an active life without any further deterioration to her damaged heart. New Ways To Test For Heart Disease By : Darrell Miller-1603 Learn about some tests doctors use for heart disease and steps to help reduce your risk or heart attack along with diet. Never To Late for a Healthy Heart: Preventing Heart Disease By : Hector Milla Heart disease, "the disease of the 19th century and beyond", as some people say. Based on statistics, nearly 13 million people suffer from coronary heart disease in which an approximately 479,000 death toll was recorded each year. Out of 1000 children, 8 of them suffer from congenital heart disease each year in the United States. Mitral Valve Prolapse: Truth vs. Fiction By : Richard Helfant A cardiologist allays a patient's fears about mitral valve prolapse. Major Types Of Degenerative Heart Disease By : Joann Cheong As you may know, heart disease comes in a number of types. All types are serious, degenerative conditions that can cause sudden death. Given this fact, degenerative heart disease is no doubt a health problem that needs to be considered and solved. Lowering Your LDL Cholesterol With Niacin By : James Penn Have you got your lipid profile checked yet? If not, you need to do so as soon as possible. You may wonder why, and what this is all about. It is about lowering the cholesterol level in your blood so as to reduce the risk of getting a coronary heart disease, which may prove fatal Lowering High Cholesterol: Good Fats, Bad Fats By : Erol Orderland When doctors discuss lowering high cholesterol, a major topic is a heart healthy diet. Patients need to concentrate on eliminating the bad fats, and understanding good fats. Lower Cholesterol Will Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk By : Verlyn Ross There is significant risk involved in having a high cholesterol reading. This article explains why this is scientifically provable. Listen To Your Heart This Valentine's Day By : Tracie Johanson Ah, Valentine's Day. That day of the year when love is in the air, flowers are delivered, and cards are exchanged. But February isn't known just for candy hearts and heart-shaped cards. Unfortunately, February is also known for heart disease and heart attacks. Key Connections Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease By : Joann Cheong Cholesterol and heart disease has long been the favorite subjects of most medical studies... Keep Your Cholesterol Down! By : John Morris Everybody knows that cholesterol has much to do with heart disease. Do not worry too much about the dangers of high cholesterol. Knowing what cholesterol is and how it affects you will undoubtedly help you avoid high cholesterol... How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Attack By : Knut Holt Here is a survey of measures to prevent coronary heart disease, heart infarction and other types of heart attack. How to improve the Cholesterol levels naturally? By : Ahmed Fouad You have many ways to lower the Cholesterol levels naturally .Be away from the drugs that control the Cholesterol levels because they can be dangerous for you ,as they may cause liver and immune problems ,general weakness and weaken the muscles ,and also it may be cancer risk. How Fiber Helps Lower Cholesterol By : Erol Orderland Among the list of self-help steps to preventing high cholesterol and promoting good health are increasing dietary fiber intake. Heartburn Can Be A Pain In The Butt By : Keith George A recent Gallup poll concluded that nighttime heartburn is also quite common. Although the pain of heartburn is felt in the chest, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Heart Surgery Costs - Why You Should Consider India By : Stephen Todd It is a traumatic operation and most patients want the best possible treatments they can get above all else. You can however get heart surgery at an affordable cost as well as enjoying some of the best cardiac care in the world. Heart Surgery And Your Longevity By : Stephen Lau Heart surgery, such as angioplasty, may be unnecessary and even harmful to patients suffering from heart disease. Medicines may be effective in treating and preventing heart disease. In Oriental medicine, on the other hand, focus is on foods and acupuncture to unblock "qi" (internal life energy) and blood for optimum heart health, which has to be wholesome. Heart Disease. Are You At Risk? By : Graeme Lanham A heart attack occurs when the blood supply carrying oxygen and other nutrients to the heart muscle is blocked. Coronary heart disease is caused by the build-up of artherosclerosis, [fatty deposits] or plaque on the inside of artery walls. Read on to discover 2 critical risk factors you should be aware of if you wish to avoid a heart attack or heart disease. Heart Disease Risk Factors By : James Brunton The way we live means that our risk of heart disease is greater now than ever before. But, it's never too late to do something about it. Check out this article for some tips and hints. Heart Disease Prevention and Detection Saves Lives By : Ray La Foy There are ways to avoid the tragedy that is a heart attack, but it's up to the individual to ensure success. Heart Disease Facts By : Verlyn Ross Statistics reveal that one in four are destined to become a victims of heart disease. Don't let this be your fate. It need not be! Read how this can be avoided. Heart Disease and its Prevention By : Hector Milla Every year, more than a million people in the United States alone suffer from a heart attack, a stroke or cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that half of those patients will die within an hour after the first symptoms start showing and on the way to the hospital. Heart Disease and ACE Inhibitor By : Verlyn Ross ACE Inhibitors are prescribed for a variety of heart conditions as well as high blood pressure. This article describes the various types of ACE Inhibitors and their uses as well as associated potential problemss. Heart Disease - The Number One Killer In Women By : Charles Stubbs Heart disease has long been known as the biggest killer of men, but it often comes as a surprise to many people to learn that it's also the number one cause of death in women Heart Attack – we all know the term, but what exactly is a Heart Attack? By : stephenmorgan It has possibly been described as THE disease of the 20th Century and is certainly the one of the Century’s biggest killers but what exactly is Heart Disease and what exactly is a Heart Attack? Fight Cardiovascular Problems with Vitamins and Over the Counter Products By : David Cowley Use Vitamins and over the counter products to treat Cardiovascular Problems and improve the quality of life Facts And Insights Of Heart Disease In Women By : Joann Cheong Heart disease in women can also be prevented by way of lowering the cholesterol levels in the body, along with the blood pressure... Exercise Reduces the Chance of a Second Heart Attack By : Robert Palmer Most people accept that exercise is good for your health, especially your heart. Most people understand that regular exercise is a good way to prevent heart attacks. Read on to learn some new facts from the "Journal of the American Heart Association" which indicate that patients who continue to exercise after a first heart attack may have a significantly less chance of suffering a second heart attack. Endocarditis -Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment By : Steve Mathew This article gives information about endocarditis, its causes, symptoms and various treatment options availaible. Also there are many prevention tips given so as to prevent the disease from occuring. Empower Yourself - Heart Health By : Todd Davis-7333 One of America's most dangerous killers will be responsible for 40% of all deaths this year, attacking men, women, and children alike. Discover 5 ways to fight...and win...the battle against heart disease! Determine The Causes Of Heart Disease By : Joann Cheong Determining the causes of heart disease helps prevent and may even stop the development of heart disease. Congenital Heart Disease Demystified By : Verlyn Ross An attempt to bring a measure of clarity to the confusion surrounding congenital heart disease Cholesterol...The Thief Of Our Loved Ones By : Wycliffe Williams Cholesterol is a serious issue among Americans. Thirteen million Americans will contend with high cholesterol this year. You should monitor your cholesterol levels on a consistent basis because you would never know whether your levels are high or low. Cholesterol-Lets Do A Quick Cholesterol Quiz By : Wycliffe Williams Cholesterol slowly but silently works on us from the inside out. I am talking about the bad cholesterol. Think about this. The only way that bad cholesterol enters our body we have to put it in. Take your time with this now. Do not race through this article. Every disease that has anything to do with bad cholesterol is preventable. Each disease is within your power to avoid. Cholesterol-How Much Do You Know? By : Wycliffe Williams In your battle to contain cholesterol it would be prudent of you to at least seek information in doing it the natural way. The use of anything other than the natural way may put you at further risk. Causes Of Valvular Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross This article is written to help the layman understand Valvular Heart Disease, its sources and its complexity. Causes Of Coronary Heart Disease By : Joann Cheong Numerous extensive researches and studies have recognized a number of factors responsible for increasing the risk of coronary heart disease... Cardio Training What Will You Benefit By : neil parnham Being fit and healthy is the in thing. Actually, it really never goes out of style. That body is the most valuable asset you could have in your lifetime. Thus it is important that you take good care of it. Give it the proper attention it needs. Cardiac Arrest Where Death Is Not Always So Sudden By : Stephen Morgan The Common myth is that Cardiac Arrests are sudden, unexpected and very often fatal. Whilst they may be sudden and mostdefinitely are fatal, research has shown that quite often they are not as unexpected as we would think. An Overview of Heart Disease By : Simone Butler Heart disease is one of the most serious health problems of our times. What are the warning signs, and how can you reduce your risk? An Important Look At Coronary Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross This article provides basic information and background concerning coronary heart disease. All About Coronary Heart Disease By : Verlyn Ross This article supplements an earlier article written about coronary heart disease. It provides a greater level of detail about the disease. Education is critical in protecting yourself from this deadly disease. A Stroke Survivor's Tale - Clinically Dead By : Kevin Riley In the Spring of 2003, Jim Olbrich was declared clinically dead. Today -- three years after a near-fatal stroke -- he still walks like Frankenstein. Here is his story ... he hopes it can help others.

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