Heart disease is responsible for a quarter of all deaths in the United States. As that statistic shows, it continues to be a devastatingly common disease, and there’s an important need for health health training. Many of the leading causes and risk factors of heart disease are well known, including; High blood pressure Diabetes Obesity
Stress tests are valuable in detecting and identifying many forms of cardiovascular disease. There is, however, confusion about their limitations and when they have value. They’re capable of detecting the presence of heart disease, but cannot assess risk factors for developing heart disease. In other words, they only become useful when heart disease has taken
In the USA, one person dies from heart disease every 36 seconds. Sadly, many people believe there’s nothing they can do to prevent heart disease – but this isn’t true. There are steps you can take to improve your heart health. A simple consultation with a cardiologist can prove vital in providing you with the
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that includes all heart-related illnesses along with some other conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). There are four main forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD): Aortic valve disease Coronary disease Peripheral arterial disease Stroke In this article, I’ll explain how to reduce your risk of developing CVD and potential
The link between stress and heart-related illness has long been recognized, especially its relation to sudden heart attacks. This is why learning how to manage stress is an essential element of heart health training for anyone that wants to live a long and healthy life. A good first step is to look at sources of
In my time as a heart surgeon I have seen that the most common cause of heart disease in my patients is diet. And it troubles me to think that I was almost in the same situation. Despite following the official guidelines for a ‘healthy balanced diet,’ my weight was increasing and my health deteriorating,
By now we’ve all heard the term ‘superfoods’ and their supposed value when it comes to things like cancer and heart disease prevention. But what exactly is a ‘superfood’? How do they work? The answer is, they don’t. The term ‘superfood’ is often used to describe foods that are nutritionally dense or thought to reduce
Does heart disease manifest immediately, or over time? Because it often presents itself suddenly – like a heart attack – many people assume that heart disease develops rapidly. But that’s not the case. Often, it’s been slowly building for the past decade. As the symptoms for heart disease can vary widely, it’s very easy to
As businesses can only be as good as the staff they employ, it makes financial sense to look after your team. After all, if they’re unwell or unhappy then they won’t be able to produce their best work. This has been broadly acknowledged over the years, with ‘wellbeing’ becoming a recent buzzword. While the intention
When it comes to the topic of improving cardiovascular health, there is a lot of conflicting information. Everywhere you look there are celebrities promoting supplements and fad diets, and companies advertising their heavily processed foods as ‘healthy.’ With nutrition barely playing a role in medical training, it’s no surprise that opinions differ even among doctors.
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