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Hypertension

January 3, 2009 No Comments

Definition of Hypertension Hypertension disease is defined as when a persons blood pressure is constantly higher than the recommended level. The United Kingdom hypertension statistics make for alarming reading, with approximately one quarter of the adult population suffering from this condition, which has been labelled as ‘the silent killer’. If you have undetected high blood ...

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Potassium and Blood Pressure

October 28, 2008 1 Comment

@import url(www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search 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 ...

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Heart Failure

June 21, 2008 1 Comment

@import url(www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search Definition of Heart Failure Heart failure, also known as Cardiac failure is a serious condition which is caused by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood around the body. The reduced efficiency is usually a result of other factors which have caused damage to the heart, rather than a disease of ...

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Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Better Heart Health

// It’s no secret that the mediterranean diet brings heart health benefits such as lower blood pressure and reduced...

Miracle ‘weight loss’ cures that aren’t

@import url(www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search Obesity is a major risk factor in many diseases and illnesses, including high blood pressure,...

Salt may not be so bad for blood pressure

For many years we’ve been told by scientists and dieticians that too much salt is bad for us, and...

Heart healthy red pepper soup with lime recipe

@import url(www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search By Ann-Marie Waters, Associate Editor. If you’re interested in looking after your heart health, and love...

Beetroot Lowers Blood Pressure

@import url(www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search by Ann-Marie Waters, Associate Editor. High blood pressure is on the increase, worldwide, and now...

Overweight people may still be heart healthy

What’s going on? We are continuously bombarded about our weight, with messages about healthy meal plans, healthy eating food,...

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as peripheral artery or peripheral vascular disease, is a condition which is characterised...

Panic Attacks May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease

  Who Do Panic Attacks Affect? Some 2.4 million Americans regularly experience episodes of panic, although the cause of...