We tend to take our hearts for granted.
Often the only time we actually remember that we have a beating heart which is solely responsible for keeping us alive, is when we feel that flutter in our chest, which may make us gasp for breath momentarily.
This is a typical Arrhythmic episode and may only last for [...]
What is Potassium?
Potassium is a chemical compound, or mineral, which is found naturally occurring in certain foods, and is an important tool in the fight against high blood pressure. It is an important nutrient for maintaining good heart health, as it is necessary for smooth muscle contraction, of which the heart is possibly the most [...]
Medical term for a heart attack
The medical term for a heart attack is a Myocardial infarction (MI, or AMI for acute myocardial infarction),
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart tissue, or myocardium, is interrupted by a mechanical blood flow problem.
The most common cause of a [...]
Doubts have been raised over the value of taking Aspirin and low dose Aspirin for your heart, as scientists now believe a daily dose could do more harm than good. New research reveals that taking a daily aspirin to ward off heart attacks could do more harm than good!
What is a low dose Aspirin?
For many years [...]
New research indicates that Tea is a healthier drink than water
This is based on research carried out by Scientists from Kings College London, which has been published by the prestigious European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Tea is a rehydrator not a dehydrator!
There is a popular myth that drinking tea dehydrates your body. This has now been [...]