Archive for the ‘Cardiovascular’

  • Cardiovascular Fitness: long walks are beneficial
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    Cardiovascular Fitness: long walks are beneficial
    In day- to-day’s life, it is very essential that we follow a good diet with some light exercise. Exercise is very much beneficial to possess good health. People in order to gain material success forget their health. If you do not want to live in a land surrounded with medicine and illness, then you need to maintain your own health. Whenever we suggest our kith and kin to follow some good exercise in order to gain good health, they tend to neglect it with long list of excuses. And the very first excuse in the list is’ lack of time’. Time factor is the major reason, where people curtail their necessity and run after material benefits. I have always believed that once you’re physically fit, it is very easy to reach your goals. Some light  [...]
    by admin at February 24th, 2010 at 12:02 am
  • Cardiovascular exercise: mantra to healthy life
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    Cardiovascular exercise: mantra to healthy life
    No one can remain fit till his last breath of life. Anyone for the matter, gets unwell at some point of time. It might be some minor ailment or some serious disease. And then we run to doctors, but even they might end up giving prescription and some suggestion. I guess, those suggestions are much essential to gain healthy lifestyle. Our hectic lifestyle is major culprit for welcoming all these guest ailments. We need to pace down our life by implementing some simple solutions. Let me tell you, most of solutions are definitely not that difficult. It doesn’t need the hardcore efforts, assumed by us. Even though, we fail to implement them in our life. The modern world has made life very much easier and effortless. We don’t even take minute  [...]
    by admin at February 16th, 2010 at 12:02 am
  • Cardiovascular System can be improved in 3 ways
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    Cardiovascular System can be improved in 3 ways
    Usually people are curious to understand every organ system of the body. Once we come to know the functions of our systems, we will definitely behave more cautiously. There are certain things through which we can take good care of our body. Good food, sound sleep, and regular exercise are the best way to stay healthy and happy. Our heart is the main organ of our body. The good maintenance of our heart function will keep us away from life threatening illness. The cardiovascular system addresses to the heart, veins, and arteries of the body. The main function of our heart is to supply blood, nutrition, and oxygen to other organs of the body. Our heart, originally, is a muscle which gets stronger and healthier with good exercise. It is just like  [...]
    by admin at February 8th, 2010 at 12:02 am
  • Transient Ischemic Attacks – The Sly Attacker
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    Transient Ischemic Attacks – The Sly Attacker
    TIA or transient ischemic attack is a miniature version of a stroke wherein the symptoms are analogous to a stroke, however are transitory in nature. A TIA beeps an alert of an imminent risk of stroke. In case one has a Transient Ischemic Attacks, it is imperative to promptly seek medical assistance as early treatment could assist in averting a stroke. In case one feels that Transient Ischemic Attack has occurred but the symptoms have subsided, it is still important to quickly get in touch with the doctor. Causes of Transient Ischemic Attacks: TIA occurs due to a blockage or reduction of blood supply to a part of the brain, mostly due to the formation of a blood clot. Blood clots are the outcome of thickening of the arteries known as arthersclerosis,  [...]
    by admin at December 17th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
  • Valuable Tips On The Right Intake Of Heart Medications
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    Valuable Tips On The Right Intake Of Heart Medications
    The treatment or the prevention of heart disease generally involves the religious adherence to prescriptions of an array of heart medications by the doctor. Such drugs would be beneficial in lowering blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, or assisting the body in expelling excessive fluid build-up that could exert strain on the heart’s capacity in pumping blood. The requirements of heart medications differ in each individual. Irrespective of the kind of treatment procedure that has been suggested by the doctor, it is always a prudent practice to follow the below mentioned instructions while one is on a course of heart disease medication. Knowing the names of the heart medicines that one would be taking and the manner in which they function.  [...]
    by admin at December 9th, 2009 at 05:12 am
  • Heart attack signs do not differ for women
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    Heart attack signs do not differ for women
    New findings show that heart attack symptoms do not differ for women, compared to men. Heart attack symptoms that are the same for both men and women include: • Chest discomfort: pain, heaviness, burning, tightness • Shortness of breath • Sweating • Nausea • Anxiety • Pain goes to jaw, neck, throat or back, and arms The only difference between symptoms of heart attack in women, compared to men, was that women tend to delay seeking treatment, and are more likely to refuse to believe they were having a heart attack. Women also may be more likely to have pain in the throat, jaw and neck during a heart attack. According to cardiac nurse Martha Mackay, a Canadian Institutes of Health Research clinical research fellow and doctoral student  [...]
    by admin at October 27th, 2009 at 02:10 pm
  • Important tips to prevent stroke
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    Important tips to prevent stroke
    As World Stroke Day approaches on October 29, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is getting the word out about important tips to prevent stroke. Minimizing your chances of stroke is important to prevent long term disability and decreased quality of life. The ESC emphasizes that the same lifestyle factors that cause heart disease can also lead to stroke. Lifestyle choices and modifications that anyone can accomplish with the right knowledge can prevent stroke. To prevent stroke, it is important to stop smoking, remain or begin a regimen of daily physical activity, and eat a healthy diet that minimizes saturated fats, and vegetable oils. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and lean meats can prevent high cholesterol, obesity  [...]
    by admin at October 24th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
  • Know your heart better with these solutions – PART 2
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    Know your heart better with these solutions – PART 2
    Post details : Heart care tips, solution, common doubts and frequently asked questions related to heart problems and diseases. This post is the continuation of the heart related frequently asked question and answers post. For this I have collected some more tips and solutions to help you clear your doubts. Question 11: Mention some first aid (treatment) steps to be performed on a heart attack? Answer : The person must be kept in a sleeping position and aspirin tablet should be placed under his tongue (or sorbitrate tablet if available) and take him immediately to heart (coronary) care unit. Question 12: Do complications occur due to intake of anti-hypertensive drugs? Answer : Yes, they do have some side effects but the modern drugs are very  [...]
    by admin at October 19th, 2009 at 06:10 am
  • Clear your doubts regarding heart and its problems
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    Clear your doubts regarding heart and its problems
    People are so interested to know things related to health especially heart problems and its solutions, but I find so many of them have lot of questions and doubts in their minds related to the topic of heart. For this I have collected information related to heart problems – question and answers to help you understand better. Here are 10 questions and answers to help you clear your doubts regarding your heart care. Lets go….. Question 1:  what are the 5 simple tips for a person to take care of his heart? Answer :    1) Do regular exercises. 2) Diet care – more protein, less oil and less carbohydrate. 3) Weight control. 4) Control sugar and blood pressure. 5) Quit ALCOHOL and SMOKING. Question 2:  Are the heart diseases  [...]
    by admin at October 18th, 2009 at 08:10 am
  • Muscular dystrophy – facts and videos
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    Muscular dystrophy – facts and videos
    What is muscular dystrophy? It is a genetic , muscular disorder characterized by slow progressive wasting of muscles . Victims usually get it from one or both parents, but there have been cases of spontaneous mutation, too. the prognosis depends on the type and progression. Symptoms: Clumsiness , difficulty in walking and/or standing and respiratory trouble. Affected group: All the ages groups. some types noticed in infancy, others in childhood or even in middle-aged adults. Reportedly affects one in 3,500 children in India. Diagnosis: Blood test (for enzyme creatine kinase) and biopsy of muscle. Fallout: Progressive disability and deformity, decreasing mobility, osteoporosis, obesity, respiratory failure,, cardiovascular complications. Treatment:  [...]
    by admin at September 28th, 2009 at 04:09 am