Cardiovascular wellness focuses on plaque reduction, managing arrhythmias like AFib, and recognizing emergency signs of heart failure or infarction.
You can mix canned tuna with some dressing and vegetables to make a quick and easy tuna salad. Enjoyed with some whole wheat crackers or over a bed of salad greens, tuna salad can make for a healthy meal or snack.
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Phentermine hydrochloride affects the cardiovascular system in much the same way that fear, excitement and anger do. Essentially an amphetamine, phentermine stimulates the part of the central nervous system that regulates the heart and blood pressure.
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Pulse strength direct indicates how efficiently your heart is able to work. Experts usually classify pulse types by their strength and pattern. A specific pattern of strong or weak pulses can aid in diagnosis of heart and arterial problems, because it shows exactly how your heart pumps blood.
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Blood pressure readings over 120/80 mmHg, or millimeters of mercury, usually is an indication of high blood pressure. According to the National Heart and Lung Institute, an estimated 65 million people are diagnosed with high blood pressure in the U.S. and half are women.
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Numbness between the shoulder blades may signal a serious medical condition such as a heart attack or pinched nerve and should be treated as a medical emergency.
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An enlarged heart, also referred to as cardiomegaly, is a symptom of another medical condition, such as heart valve problems and coronary artery disease. Symptoms of an enlarged heart include difficulty breathing, cough, dizziness and chest pain.
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Alcohol's effects on blood pressure depends on a number of factors, including gender, age, health, body weight, family history and his history of alcohol intake. (Ref.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 8 million people living in the United States have poor circulation in the legs, also known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Symptoms of poor circulation can vary and can range from pain in one or both legs to wounds that do not heal.
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You may have some idea that mayonnaise is not exactly a healthy condiment, but you may not be aware of just how high in fat and other harmful dietary elements it really is.
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While iron levels can impact the levels of hemoglobin in your blood, iron does not seem to have any direct impact on your blood pressure. Preliminary research has suggested that a connection can be made, but there is currently no solid scientific evidence that low iron can influence your blood pressure.
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Unfortunately, emergencies arise when least expected. People can suddenly suffer a heart attack or have an anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction) after consuming certain foods. In some cases, emergency situations arise when poisonous snakes attack.
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Metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL) belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Doctors commonly prescribe this drug to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and heart-related chest pain called angina. Metoprolol succinate ER is a long-acting, once daily form of metoprolol. The "ER" stands for extended release.
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Addressing the underlying cause of your dizziness--your high blood pressure--is the most effective way to relieve this uncomfortable problem. If you are feeling dizzy due to high blood pressure, it is because the blood flow to your brain is impaired.
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The ears not only provide us with the ability to hear, but also aid in balance, especially while moving. Thus, ear diseases can leaves us with difficulties hearing, pain, along with extreme dizziness that can lead to nausea.
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Chest pressure or pain can indicate a wide variety of health problems, some of which are serious or even life-threatening, and others that are much more benign. If you experience chest pressure, you may think that youβre having a heart attack or some kind of heart problem.
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Many diseases and illnesses, including the flu, the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis, are easily spread by contact from person to person. No one wants to catch someone else's germs, or to give an illness to someone else.
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Eating a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic disease. But if you're taking certain medications, you may need to avoid certain types of fruits or vegetables because of how they interact with medications.
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For many women, pregnancy is a time fraught with discomfort. You may need to go to the bathroom more than you did before you became pregnant, especially in the last trimester when the baby is pressing on your bladder, causing you to wonder if this is normal or something to worry about.
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Blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Several essential minerals including sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium function as electrolytes, defined as minerals that help balance the amount of water in your body.
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Misaligned and crooked teeth can lead to improper tooth wear and jaw pain. Dental braces straighten teeth, align bite and adjust spacing between teeth for more attractive smiles and properly functioning teeth. Braces are also very noticeable, especially the traditional metal braces.
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