Cold exposure causes blood vessels to constrict and increase blood pressure, heart rate, and heart muscle work. The combination of cold and exertion puts the cardiovascular system under even more strain. Cold temperatures are linked to an increased risk of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac mortality, as well as increased heart symptoms (angina, arrhythmias). When […]
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring chemical produced by the body. The liver produces the majority of the cholesterol in our circulation (75%), with the remaining 25% coming from the foods we eat. We all know that high blood cholesterol levels are bad for your health, yet the proper amounts of cholesterol are essential for maintaining […]
Heart palpitations are characterized by a sense of the heart fluttering, hammering, or skipping beats. When people have heart palpitations, they are often terrified. The good news is that the majority of causes of heart palpitations are minor and do not require treatment. If you know what causes heart palpitations, you can take action. Get […]
Snacks should be between 100 and 200 calories – just enough to give us a surge of energy without jeopardizing our health goals. You also don’t want the snack to be so enormous that it becomes a complete dinner in itself. Snacks are meant to help you get through the day, so stick to 100-200 […]
There is a certain kind of meal you can take to keep yourself healthy. One of the easy ways is to follow this blog. We have sorted the foods into three different kinds; go meals can be had daily, whereas slow foods should be consumed once or twice a week, and whoa foods should be […]
Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a discomfort or pain that happens when the blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced due to a coronary artery constriction. Angina is pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest, back, neck, shoulders, arms (particularly the left arm), or jaw. Increased activity or emotional stress are the […]
What is it about dark chocolate that makes it so good for your heart? There is a lot of science behind the cocoa bean and a compound called flavanol; it is also found in foods we consider healthy, such as grapes, apples, blackberries, and legumes, and has been widely investigated for its heart-related advantages. According […]
According to the researchers, every 2.5 inches of height difference raises a person’s risk of heart disease by roughly 13.5 percent. According to the researchers, this indicates that a 5-foot-tall individual has a 32% greater risk of heart disease than a 5-foot-6-inch tall person. An in-depth genetic examination of over 18,000 people discovered several genes […]
The researchers state that when people drink less fluid and their blood sodium levels rise, the body tries to preserve water by activating systems that lead to the development of heart failure. When the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should, it’s called heart failure. The cells in the body don’t get enough blood […]
It’s natural to question if your heart is beating correctly. You could believe it beats too slowly at times. You may also be concerned that it is moving too quickly. The fact is that a lot of what you’ve heard about your pulse is entirely incorrect. It’s past time to clear the air. Heart disease […]
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