Archive for the 'Heart Disease' Category

      It should be a criminal offense in regards to what some of the fad diets do to your metabolism. Yes, they help you lose weight fast, initially. But they can absolutely destroy a person’s metabolism and cause them to gain much more weight back. I believe in a much more sensible approach [...]

By Alvin Hopkinson Medical scientists continue to research in order to establish the ultimate cure for high blood pressure. Because the disease is potentially life- threatening, it is recommended that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. If hypertension, also referred to as the ‘silent killer,’ is left untreated, it will increase the risk for [...]

By Greg White Body fat percentage is often associated with being “ripped”. That is, the lower a person’s body fat is, the more muscular they will appear. This is why accurate body fat percentage calculators are so popular. However, it is also important to not assume body fat percentage only relates to physical appearance. More [...]

Magnesium is important for over 300 metabolic reactions in the human body.  A growing crisis is emerging the the United States as some studies report that 60 to 80% of Americans are Magnesium deficient based on consumption of the standard American diet (S-A-D) How can this be? Many factors lead to magnesium deficiency: Many people [...]

Heart disease affects 20 million Americans. How can you live a heart healthy life?  Check out the video for some tips and head over to Dr. Qaadri’s heart disease page for more info. Related articles by Zemanta Mediterranean diet lowers risk of death from disease Teeth Brushing Good For Your Heart

Why is heart disease the biggest killer in the United States? Do you know what puts you at risk for heart disease?   You can take a short quiz over at Health.com and learn about risk factors that have impact on heart disease. After the quiz you can get an explanation of each question.  It is [...]