You can be thin, vegetarian, and a marathon runner and still have your arteries calcified, according to a March 14, 2007 press release from the University of Maryland Medical Center, "University of Maryland Researchers Find Heart Disease in a Marathon Runner: Is Too Much Excercise a Bad Thing? " The press release doesn't say whether the person had been taking vitamin K-2 (MK-7) from natto, or whether the person had been taking too much vitamin D, which calcified his coronary arteries, or wh

With this theme in mind, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasises that most of the risks for stroke are also the major risks for coronary heart disease - and thus the object of the ESC’s far-reaching prevention programme. Unhealthy diets, smoking, and physical inactivity are all unequivocally identified as fuel for a growing epidemic of hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes, all associated with a raised risk of both heart disease and stroke. Atrial fibrillation, the mos

“Love handles” is a phrase used to describe that area around your waistline that allows for others to grab on to you, as if it was a handle rather than a roll of extra skin and fat. Research shows that too much fat around the middle is a good indicator that an individual will suffer from heart risks at an accelerated level. Simply put, a large middle section increases your chances of developing conditions like hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Find out more about natural cure for

When the topic of women’s health care is raised, the first disease that comes to mind is probably breast cancer. But surprisingly, that’s not the number one health care issue confronting women today. In fact, heart disease kills more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. By knowing the most significant risks in women’s health care and what you can do to combat these health care issues, women of all ages can take a proactive approach to leading healthier lives. The #1 Women’s Heal

Drugs, diet and a healthy exercise regime can control hypertension. If it is not controlled it can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and even blindness and dementia. Both obesity and a high salt intake contribute to the cause of hypertension. Lifestyle changes not only help in reducing high blood pressure but they also help in improving overall cardiac health. Patients who make lifestyle changes may be able to avoid or delay their need for blood pressure medication. Leading a hea