The benefits of strength training include faster metabolism due to increased muscle mass, lower blood sugar, improved heart function, and relief from joint pain.
Beyond the elimination of waste, the kidneys play an important role in regulating the body’s blood pressure and are also involved in the production of red blood cells and the conversion of vitamin D, so keeping the kidneys healthy is crucial.
People at risk for heart attack or stroke will likely benefit from taking low-dose daily aspirin, but for some there are greater risks (such as ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding) that outweigh aspirin’s help.
Women’s heart disease risk is different from men’s, due to differences in anatomy and the protective effect of estrogen. This article summarizes what women need to know about heart disease and prevention.
You are always talking about high blood pressure. Mine is always on the low side, about 80/60. Is that a problem?
I want to donate blood, but I faint or come close to it nearly every time I have blood drawn at the doctor’s office. Can I do anything to keep myself from fainting?
Several medications commonly prescribed to heart patients can cause adverse reactions, even when taken as directed. Therefore caution should be used and any unusual symptoms or side effects should be reported to a doctor right away.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), while seemingly insignificant, often lead to strokes within a short time span. If you experience a TIA or have symptoms that suggest one, take it seriously and seek treatment right away.
Cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to reduce deaths in the years following a heart attack or stent procedure, but not enough patients participate in the programs.
The guidelines for how long to wait before driving after having an ICD implanted have been revised, to reflect the growing number of people who receive the device preventively.