TUESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Women who suffer from kidney stones may also be at raised risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. No such increased risk was seen among men with kidney stones, the researchers noted. "A link between kidney stones and cardiovascular risk factors has been long suspected, however studies on the association with cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease: What Is It And How Can You Protect Yourself From It?
If there is one thing that we as Americans are really good at, it’s killing over from heart attacks or other forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, CVD is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. It claims one life every 38 seconds, resulting in about 2,300 American deaths per day. CVD is an umbrella term for a group of disorders involving the … [Read more...]
U.S. Health Study reveals an Urgent Need for Lifestyle Changes
The Journal of the American Medical Association released "The State of US Health, 1991-2110: Burdens of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors". This study confirms that Americans are living longer, but not necessarily healthier. To read further, click here...... To get a head start on health and wellness, check out all of the great fitness and exercise equipment at: … [Read more...]
A New Study Links Air Pollution to Strokes and Heart Attacks
A new study recently published in PLOS Medicine focuses on the risks associated with pollution causing hardening of the arteries, leading to heart disease and strokes. To learn more about this read on..... … [Read more...]
New Report Questions the Benefits of Reducing Salt Intake
The Institute of Medicine announced the results of a study they conducted to research the benefits of reducing salt in your diet. To see more of the CNN Blog post click below. Report questions benefits of salt reduction – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs … [Read more...]