Your heart is constantly working for you, even if you don't realise it. Because it pumps blood and oxygen to all of your organs, the heart is the most vital muscle in your body. In this category we will be looking at common heart and circulatory health conditions. I'll explain about cholesterol, blood tests, as well as the right and wrong foods to eat when it comes to the heart. You'll learn about stress and the heart too, important to know.
Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease: Supporting Heart Health Antioxidants and cardiovascular disease are increasingly recognized as interconnected topics in health discussions today. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death around the globe, including here in New Zealand,...
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome? You may well have heard a lot about metabolic syndrome, or syndrome X. But what exactly is Metabolic Syndrome? In 1988, a man called Gerald Reaven noted that several risk factors such as high cholesterol, high...
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What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a condition that can be quite frightening when diagnosed. It is common for people to fear something ominous when their heart acts up. The heart's beating, pulse rate, and ability to function well...
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Timing Is Important Timing is the most critical factor for heart attack survival. There are plenty of statistics show a clear link between the delay in treatment and disability or death — the amount of time that elapses between the...
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Coronary Heart Disease The clock is ticking. In around 40 seconds, one person in America will die. Most won’t even see it coming. Heart disease affects millions Australians and accounts for 40 per cent of deaths annually. About one and...
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The Role of Antioxidants in Preventing Chronic Diseases Antioxidants play a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are often linked to...
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