Heart Health

Recent studies conducted at the University of Manchester, have led to the development of a virtual heart that can be used to foster a greater understanding of heart-health and how it impacts upon health and wellbeing. The researchers at the…

According to recent studies, at-least 610,000 Americans a year experience their first heart-attack, which is often caused by the blockage of key arteries. The study was carried out by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and…

The body is an extremely complex mechanism and requires a precise balancing in order to function properly. Its processes are governed by a systematic interplay of factors, and recent studies have emphasised the importance of an enzyme,…

For the many people who suffer from diabetes, it is essential that they strictly adhere to the recommended guidelines on the regulation of cholesterol levels and blood-pressure. Whilst, it is an illness generally associated with abnormal…

Recent studies have revealed alarming statistics regarding the extent to which people suffer from high-cholesterol levels in the US. According to the research conducted by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention - 17% of the US…

Recent studies have revealed that acupuncture can be used to improve the lives of people who experience chronic heart-failure. Death as the result of heart-attack remains the biggest killer in the world today, and medical experts are…

Recently, there has been a great deal of excitement within the alternative health community relating to a technique known as, Qi-Gong, and how it can be used to benefit heart-health. The technique, which originates from China, has…

Heart-disease leads to more deaths than any other illness around the world, and specifically, Coronary Heart Disease or CHD is presently the biggest killer in the UK. Recent statistics have revealed that at-least 275,000 people suffer from…

Within the world of alternative healing, acupuncture is often considered to be one of the most consistently, effective approaches. This form of physical-therapy has been practiced in China for thousands of years, and involves the…

As with other forms of medicine, Chinese-medicine asserts that the heart plays a key role in maintaining health and wellbeing. If the heart functions properly - the body’s systems can operate effectively and if it does not - the body…

Recent research has revealed that light to moderate smoking can accelerate the risk of women suffering death from a major cardiac-event by up to 8%. The research was conducted by Alberta University, Harvard Medical School and Bringham…

In order to remain fit and healthy - it’s advisable to keep your cholesterol levels regulated, and this can be best achieved by eating certain goods. High-cholesterol can lead to physical ailments such as high blood-pressure and…

Recent studies in the US have revealed that transcendental meditation or TM, can be used a means of reducing the onset of serious heart-conditions. These studies were conducted by the Medical College of Wisconsin, using a sample of African…

According to recent studies, more than 30% of all Americans suffer from acid-reflux at-least, once a month. Whilst there are several factors involved in the condition, the principle cause involves stomach-acids being pumped from the stomach…

Recent research conducted in the US has revealed a link between heart-failure and job-loss with some researchers claiming that it can cause a physical trauma as acute as the adverse-effects of smoking. Whilst there has always been an…

Many people suffer from heartburn regularly and it is a condition that can cause recurrent discomfort and distress. Whilst the process can be painful, its causes are simple and are the result of excess stomach acids entering the oesophagus.…

In recent years, many studies have revealed that heart-disease is responsible for more deaths in both men and women, all around the world. This research has regularly identified that many cases of heart-disease can be prevented if sufferers…

Whilst many people often associate heart-burn with acid-reflux and digestive-issues, it’s also thought to be linked to stress. Whilst excessive stress can be harrowing for those who experience it, the condition is actually a natural…

For those who do not suffer from acid-reflux, more commonly known, as heart-burn, it may be difficult to understand the discomfort it can inflict on those who suffer from it. However, at its most serious, the ailment can be extremely…

Recent studies have revealed that patients who take statins - a medication used for reducing cholesterol levels - are much less likely to experience episodes of depression, than those who don’t. This intriguing research was conducted by a…

Tragically, 25% of all deaths in America are caused by heart disease - which accounts for over 385,000 deaths a year. As well as causing widespread distress, the financial ramifications of these mortality rates are serious, as Americans are…

Recent studies have revealed that a diet rich in citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits may reduce women’s chances of experiencing a stroke and other serious health conditions. In the study, women who regularly ate citrus fruits had…

We are a nation of cat-lovers and many people like having cats around the house. Whilst this is often done to foster a sense of companionship - recent studies have suggested that your chances of experiencing a heart-attack or cardiac-events…

Recently, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, based in the United States, has taken considerable steps to promote the DASH Diet, which is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The diet encourages…

The exposure to a chemical previously found in plastic bottles and aluminium cans - has been linked to the greater prevalence of the onset of heart and kidney disease in children and adolescents - according to recent studies. The studies…

Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) has become an increasingly favoured treatment-option for people who experience advanced heart-disease, in recent years. In order to ensure it is administered as carefully as possible, The International…

In recent years, a whole range of fruits have become associated with health and wellbeing. This has particularly been the case with berries - and there has been much commentary within the natural health communities on how cranberries can…

For the many people who suffer from high cholesterol and its potentially life-threatening side effects, it’s always challenging to find a treatment that’s effective and accessible. In recent years, the drug – Tredaptive has been popular…

Have you ever considered what an un-healthy diet can do to your heart? Years of eating processed and junk-foods can have a more serious impact than you may be aware of. The heart is an extremely important organ and needs to be treated well…

Many people are likely to experience some sort of cardiac-event at some point in their life and the symptoms can be painful and distressing. One of the most common and serious causes of pain related to heart-illness is atherosclerosis -…