Most people struggle with cholesterol and heart health because they do not understand the dynamics that cause heart problems, or result in a healthy heart. The mix is corrupted by the fact that age, diet, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, physical activity, and disease has a dynamic impact on the heart?s health. Blood is alive. It needs to be fed and nurtured. Healthy blood promotes a healthy body, and a healthy heart. The heart is pump located in the chest bl...

Asthma is an increasing problem worldwide. There are a number of practical tips that may be important in reducing asthma triggers. Here we look at environmental and dietary factors.

Also known as acute myocardial infarction, heart attack is the leading cause of death worldwide. An average of 1.2 million Americans suffer from a heart attack annually and 40% of these people die.

Is your cholesterol high, low, middling, whatever? The fact is that if you have high cholesterol you could be well on your way to a heart attack or stroke. Take control through low cholesterol diets and natural supplements, and find out about it in this article.

According to studies, essential fatty acids affect both bad and good cholesterol. Bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels have been shown to be reduced by such essential fatty acids as EPA and DHA. Many people who have higher level of good cholesterol follow diets like that of the Inuit Eskimos or the Mediterranean diet, both of which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3 foods is what you should eat if you want to raise your good cholesterol levels and l...

High cholesterol, heart disease and obesity are serious health issues, and seem to go hand in hand. A diet heavy in high cholesterol foods like meat, cheese and eggs can cause weight gain and high cholesterol levels. High cholesterol levels and being overweight, in turn, lead to heart disease. So, getting cholesterol levels and weight under control are significant factors in reducing the risk of heart disease. To reduce cholesterol levels and take off extra pounds, reduce...

Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out.

Recent research on nutrition shows we are really what we eat. More and more people are getting on the weight loss bandwagon, but how many are cognizant of weight loss with a heart healthy diet? Research further shows that eating fruit and vegetables every few hours will elevate the body?s disease-fighting ability while losing weight in the process. The easiest and healthiest way to keep weight off is to consume fewer calories. Several authors have written articles, book...

Diseases are best fought when those in the high-risk bracket understand as to what are the risk factors involved. It is true that you cannot avoid the genetic factor but you can still keep the situation in your control by making a few changes in your current approach to life and living. Bad Cholesterol is supposed to be a major culprit in case of heart diseases. It is a type of a lipid, a soft, fat-like substance. Atherosclerotic plaque, which can cause blockage of blood f...

It?s always important to separate fact from opinion. There is a lot of opinion about the dangers of soy, but the facts seem to point towards it being an effective natural remedy for high cholesterol treatment