Posts Tagged ‘heart diseases’
Gum Disease Can lead To Heart Attack
October 18, 2012
We have known for a long time that bacteria may affect the heart and mounting evidence may show that someone with gum disease or periodontitis has nearly twice the risk for heart attack. More research is needed to find out just how the two are related there is the likelihood the bacteria from the gum disease ...
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Atherosclerosis: What Can It Lead To?
January 27, 2012
Atherosclerosis also known as arteriosclerosis is a common vascular problem. This condition causes the hardening of blood vessels (hardening of arteries) and is one of the leading causes of heart disease. This condition is brought along by the development of plaque in the affected arteries. The plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, and a ...
Heart Disease And Its Causes
November 21, 2011
Heart disease (also known as coronary heart disease) is a medical condition that is defined as narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Heart disease is the foremost cause of death in men and women. Coronary heart disease is brought on by a variety factors some of which are beyond a person's ...
Heart Arrhythmia
November 17, 2011
A person is diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia if there is a problem with their heartbeat. These conditions are caused when there are problems with the electrical signals that regulate a person's heartbeat. In some cases, arrhythmias are harmless, but in other cases they are signs of serious cardiovascular diseases. Arrhythmias can be caused by a ...
Cardiovascular Disease
October 5, 2011
People die from a variety of illnesses every day. One of the main reasons for deaths in America is from coronary heart disease. This is true for both males and females. This disease happens when hardening and narrowing occurs in the heart muscle. This is caused by an excess of plaque and cholesterol on the ...
Start Healthy Living Without Smoking
September 20, 2011
If you are a heavy smoker, then the best present you can make to yourself is to quit that harmful habit. It is easy to do that at first, but many start over again after an hour, a week or a month. You need to be really determined to throw your cigarettes away forever. Celebrities ...
Some Of The Causes of Heart Disease
September 15, 2011
Heart diseases are very common today and the susceptible individuals cut well across every age group. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in adults. Individuals with symptoms of heart disease should seek healthcare immediately. There are a number of causes of heart disease, and some include: High blood pressure is possibly the greatest risk ...
Acid Reflux Disease, AKA GERD
July 9, 2011
When is it Acid Reflux Disease and not regular heartburn? That is a good question, and I will try to help you. Heartburn is that burning in your stomach after eating a meal that is spicy or fatty and can be treated with over-the-counter medications, such as an antacid which makes the symptoms go away. Heartburn ...
