Archive for December, 2007

Heart Healthy Spicy Lamb Jalfrezi Curry Recipe

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Curry with a difference - it’s packed with superfoods AND extremely low in fat 
Serves 4 people - Time required - approximately 2 hours
Heart healthy food doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Spice up your life and your taste buds with this extremely nutritious and heart health friendly exotic South Asian dish, tailored for maximum health giving [...]

Heart Disease risk from Dietary Fat

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The hectic pace of modern life often dictates the type of food that we consume. And with the wealth of information about healthy eating bombarding us every day from all directions, most of us probably feel pretty guilty about the seemingly impossible trade-off between getting through our daily schedule, and eating a healthy balanced diet.
The [...]

Chest Pain - is it heart related?

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Chest Pain – is it heart-related?
Chest pain is a source of extreme concern for any middle aged or older person who is unfortunate enough to suffer from it. This short article attempts to explain in simple terms, the various different types of commonly encountered chest pain, and their possible diagnoses. It is intended for informational [...]

Atherosclerosis and Artery Health - Improve Yours While You Can

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Because there is no cure for Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, it is important to look after and improve your artery health before you develop the condition. Atherosclerosis is closely linked to high blood pressure which in turn has many contributory factors. Some of these are caused by lifestyle factors which you can do [...]

Hardening of the arteries - what you need to know about Atherosclerosis

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

 

Hardening of the arteries – what is it?
The medical term for hardening of the arteries is Atherosclerosis. This is a condition where the arteries which are normally supple and elastic, become thickened by the development of fibrous tissue and the accumulation of fatty deposits. This can clearly be seen on the graphic below, where the [...]