A lipid panel is a cholesterol test which is used in order to ascertain the levels of cholesterol in your blood, as well as measuring …
Heart Disease
Causes and Symptoms of Exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure
Exacerbating congestive heart failure describes heart failure that is worsening. There are a number of symptoms that might suggest the problem is getting worse and …
Getting the Score on Coronary Calcium CT
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 30% of global deaths in 2008. Most of these deaths result from …
Is Cholesterol Hereditary?
High cholesterol describes a condition where an individual has a high amount of ‘bad’ ‘LDL’ cholesterol (standing for low density lipoprotein). Cholesterol itself is a …
Vegetable Oils Can Increase Risk of Death From Heart Disease
It is almost impossible to find a doctor who will not recommend that if we want to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease and death …
Gazpacho May Lower Blood Pressure
There is nothing quite like the taste of a cool bowl of gazpacho to make you feel like you are sitting on the terrace of …
Mediterranean Diet Proven to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Many dietitians and scores of books have touted the health benefits of following a Mediterranean diet for some years now, but it was only recently …
Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Although most people do what they can to keep their cholesterol levels as low as possible, many are not aware that cholesterol actually plays an …
An Apple a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away
We have all heard the saying since early childhood, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While we may feel that this advice was …