Tagged: Heart Attack

Understanding your blood pressure for diabetes

Understanding your blood pressure for diabetes

Myth “You know if you have high blood pressure because it gives you headaches” Truth High blood pressure does not always give you symptoms, and it is often found by chance during routine health...

Who is at risk for Alzheimer’s?

Who is at risk for Alzheimer’s?

We’re all at risk now by virtue of the fact that we are part of an aging population. It’s clear that the biggest risk for Alzheimer’s disease is aging. That’s why we know so...

Physical Activities for Diabetes

Physical Activities for Diabetes

Myth “You have to spend a lot of time being active to get any benefit” Truth The recommended amount of activity is 30 minutes five times a week. But you don’t’ necessarily have to...

Long-term Complications of Diabetes

Long-term Complications of Diabetes

I’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What sort of health problems might I develop in the long term? You are at increased risk of two main sets of complications: those affecting your...

Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

What is the link between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease? Type 2 diabetes is more than simply a raised blood glucose level. You are also likely to develop various problems related to your...

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

A new study shows daily supplements of the fatty acid found in fish oil may reduce the risk of sudden death in patients who have recently suffered a heart attack. Patients who took omega-3...

Elevated lipoprotein (a)

Elevated lipoprotein (a)

Lipoproteins(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that helps to repair damage in the arterial walls, but excessive levels of it are a direct cause of plaque formation and blood clots that cause heart attacks...

Heart attack

Heart attack

A heart attack feels like severe angina pain lasting more than 30-40 minutes and is often associated with sweating, nausea, faintness and a feeling of being unwell. It is caused by a total blockage...

Dietary Cholesterol

Dietary Cholesterol

Dietary cholesterol is a fatlike substance found only in animal foods such as organ meats, egg yolks, fish and shellfish, beef and poultry, and dairy products. Plant foods do not naturally contain cholesterol. You...

Cholesterol and Fats

Cholesterol and Fats

Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that occurs naturally in your body and is made by your liver. Your body uses cholesterol for various functions, including protecting nerves, making tissues, and producing hormones....