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Archive for May, 2009

New polypill could cut heart disease risk in half

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

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What is a polypill ?
A polypill is a way of combining a group of drugs that are then presented in a single capsule or tablet, and contains a number of targeted active ingredients. When taken together these have a beneficial effect [...]

How to Avoid Heart Strain While Exercising

Monday, May 11th, 2009

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Exercise is good for your heart health, and can help in the fight to lower your blood pressure and keep your heart fit and healthy. If you’re already exercising regularly, or planning to start sometime [...]

Pulmonary Hypertension – definition, types and symptoms

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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What is Pulmonary Hypertension ?
Any reference to the word pulmonary is associated with the lungs, and this serious heart condition, also known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is a type of high blood pressure that [...]

Risk Factors for Tachycardia

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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We’ve looked at an introduction to the type of heart arrhythmia where the heart beats excessively fast – known as Tachycardia. This introduction looked at it’s physiology and anatomical symptoms. We’re now going to investigate the various reasons why some people [...]

Swine Flu and Heart Disease Update – May 5th 2009

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

We’re monitoring the state of the latest influenza pandemic alert – swine flu, as it has special implications for our readers, and anyone else who suffers from a compromised immune system due to high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes.
It’s only just over a week since news about an imminent deadly influenza pandemic due to [...]

Tachycardia – definition, causes and symptoms

Monday, May 4th, 2009

What is Tachycardia ?

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Tachycardia is a type of heart arrhythmia where the heart beats excessively fast. Most people experience the odd additional or missed heartbeat, usually without noticing it, as a result of excitement, anxiety [...]

Miracle ‘weight loss’ cures that aren’t

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

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Obesity is a major risk factor in many diseases and illnesses, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
There have been some bold claims made recently by companies promoting various types of consumer products that [...]