The Human Heart Description: The human heart is a pear-shaped structure about the size of a fist. The heart is an amazing organ.  It is responsible for supplying the body with oxygenated blood.  Each time the heart beats, it exerts a pressure on the veins and arteries called blood pressure.  Blood pressure is extremely important [Read More]

Rheumatic Heart Disease What is Rheumatic Heart Disease? Rheumatic (roo-MAT-ik) heart disease was formerly one of the most serious forms of heart disease of childhood and adolescence.  Rheumatic heart disease involves damage to the entire heart and its membranes. Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of rheumatic fever and usually occurs [Read More]

Myocarditis What is Myocarditis? Myocarditis is inflammation or degeneration of the heart muscle. Myocarditis may be a complication during or after various viral, bacterial, or parasitic infectious diseases, such as polio, influenza, rubella, or rheumatic fever. Myocarditis is often caused by various diseases such as syphilis, goiter, [Read More]

Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) What is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary artery disease is a condition where fatty deposits and cell-proliferation build-up in the arteries supplying the heart muscle. These plaques form commonly in a condition called atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease.  About [Read More]

Heart Disease (Cyanotic Congenital Birth Defects) Congenital heart defects are heart defects that are present at birth. There are many types of congenital heart defects. The American Heart Association states that there are at least thirty-five distinct forms of Congenital Heart Defects. The main types are categorized into either acyanotic or [Read More]

Heart Disease (Blood Pressure) What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force created by the heart as it pushes blood into the arteries and the circulatory system. When the heart pumps, it causes blood to flow through the arteries and into the arterioles.  As the blood goes through the arterioles, the arterioles either contract [Read More]

Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis) What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis literally means “hardening of the arteries”. It is a build up of cholesterol and other fat substances within the walls of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease and can develop in any artery in the body. Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the [Read More]

Heart Disease (Angina) Description (Angina): Angina, or angina pectoris, is the medical term for chest pains behind the breastbone.  Angina pectoris is Latin for squeezing of the chest. Angina is a specific type of pain in the chest caused by inadequate blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium). [Read More]

Asthma Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease One can hypothesize that there may be an inverse relationship between asthma and these proinflammatory conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that asthma affects approximately 24.6 million people in the United States. But are asthmatics more likely [Read More]

Why water is so good for you Water can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, according to new research. Almost 1 in 5 women who drank 1.5 litres of water per day saw a reduction in wrinkles after 6 weeks – without making any other changes to their diet. Water is also said to [Read More]

Benefits of Tomato for good health. Benefits of tomato is better to others. Read to know about benefits of tomato….. Health Benefits of Tomato : A large consumption of tomato can help improve skin texture and color. Tomato is a good blood purifier. Tomato helps in cases of congestion of the liver (protects the liver [Read More]

Fish Oil Is No Snake Oil Fish oils improve cognitive functioning The new wonder food(fish) seems to be good For two of your most important parts: your heart and brain. Recent reports on the health benefits of fish oil sound almost too good to be true. The omega-3 fatty acids that it contains have been [Read More]

Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart Cause a heart attack How does the food I eat affect my heart? The food you eat can affect the way blood flows through your heart and arteries. A diet high in cholesterol and “bad” fats (saturated and trans fats) can gradually cause buildup (called plaque) in your arteries. [Read More]

Blood pressure ‘is in the brain’ Blood pressure  can lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney damage! More information about blood pressure— The cause of high blood pressure may lie within the brain, rather than with problems relating to the heart, kidneys or blood vessels, research suggests Scientists at Bristol University say [Read More]

High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours Great information about “Blood Pressure” What is high blood pressure? Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Normal arteries are smooth and flexible, and blood flows easily through them. As the blood moves through your [Read More]

Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention The pain of a heart attack can feel like bad heartburn. What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is carried to the heart [Read More]

Health insurance for people with congenital heart defects It is important for people with congenital heart defects to maintain health insurance, because regular medical checkups and medicines are often needed. People with heart defects may have problems qualifying for health insurance. Many companies restrict or deny coverage for new clients with [Read More]

Top 5 R&B Love Songs of All-Time I dig music. And R&B is some of the best of the best. Want some love songs to woo your love and get him or her in the mood? Here’s my Top 5 choices. 1. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly – One of the R&b [Read More]

Fats For Your Health The body needs a certain amount of fats in the diet. It stores fats to serve as a quick energy source and to protect important organs. However, all fats and oils are high in calories. Fats provide 9 calories for each gram contained in food, while protein and carbohydrates each provide [Read More]

Inspiring Love Songs To Raise Your Vibration and The Quality of Your Life Inspiring Love Songs can provide an extremely powerful emotional stimulant to assist in not only attracting your “Special Someone”. But at a much deeper level of love songs produce a projection of energy that attracts and creates “desired” outcomes in [Read More]

Five Cool Love Songs with Lyrics That Could Capture the Heart Love Songs are a part of falling-in-love.These five cool love songs seen in video have lyrics which can capture the heart. Remember how it is to fall in-love as you listen to these cool love songs. There are songs in this list that are [Read More]

Eating for Your Health – Lower Rate for Heart Disease Maintain a lower rate for heart disease. Filling your plate with meat, dairy products, and eggs could be a recipe for heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, and even impotence. Keep a lower risk of these diseases! Leading health experts agree that going vegan is the [Read More]

Animal Products Are Linked to Heart Disease Heart disease is the number one health problem in the United States today, and according to the American Heart Association, it is the single leading cause of death. Most heart disease is diet-related—caused by diets high in animal products. Meat, eggs, and dairy products are high in cholesterol [Read More]