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High Blood Pressure :: Over half of people have high BP, high sugar, pot belly

With rising stress levels and erratic lifestyle playing havoc with health, a new study has found that more than half of the population over the age of 40 suffers from metabloic syndrome, a condition which predisposes people to heart attack and stroke.

Smoking :: Why is it Hard to Quit Smoking?

Smoking is emerging to be one of the major causes of death in the modern world. Smoking poses dangers directly and indirectly to the public. Several smokers claim to have been meaning to quit this habit; they just find it so difficult. Here are some of the major reasons why it is hard to quit smoking.

Heart Diseases :: Heart diseases largest killer in rural areas too

Breaking a myth that cardiovascular diseases are an urban lifestyle phenomenon, a three-year-long study in 45 villages of Andhra Pradesh has revealed that heart-related problems are the largest killer in rural areas too.

Fitness :: Fitness and fatness predict poor heart health in women

Women who are otherwise healthy, but have low levels of physical activity and high levels of weight, generally have less favorable heart health than their leaner, more active counterparts, Boston-based researchers report in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dietary Supplement :: Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned several manufacturers and distributors of unapproved drugs containing steroids that continued distribution and sale of these products without FDA approval could result in regulatory action including seizure and injunction. FDA is concerned that the use of these products, which are marketed as dietary supplements and promoted for building muscle and increasing strength, may cause serious long-term adverse health consequences in men, women, and children. These products claim to be anabolic and problems associated with anabolic steroids include: liver toxicity, testicular atrophy and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and a potential to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Hypertension :: Blood Pressure Dropping Globally

Levels of unhealthy blood pressure are on the decline worldwide, a new study shows, but experts aren’t sure why.

Low Fat Diet :: Low fat diets may not cut cancer, heart attack risk

Low-fat diets may not cut the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer and heart disease in older women, new studies suggest.

Heart Disease :: Manage Your Own Heart Attack

Can You do CPR on Self ?? Let’s say it’s 6.15pm and you’re driving home (alone of course) after an unusually hard day on the job. You’re really tired, and frustrated. YOU ARE REALLY STRESSED AND UPSET…

Heart Disease :: Important findings on undiagnosed coronary syndrome

In as many as 3 million U.S. women with coronary heart disease, cholesterol plaque may not build up into major blockages, but instead spreads evenly throughout the artery wall. As a result, diagnostic coronary angiography reveals that these women have clear arteries – no blockages incorrectly indicating low risk. Despite this, many of these women have a high risk for heart attack, according to newly published research from the National Institutes of Health.

Heart Disease :: Dietary supplement may harm heart patients

Heart attack patients should avoid the dietary supplement L-arginine based on a study that was scuttled after six volunteers taking the over-the-counter supplement d i ed, researchers.