Heartsavers - Articles
A resource and listing of articles about aspects of
heart and cardiovascular disease covering areas of interest such as diet, smoking, exercise and stress.
What Is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive hardening and narrowing of medium to large blood vessels, such as the aorta and the coronary arteries.
The Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Common symptoms of a heart attack include chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, possibly nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.
Why is Smoking So Addictive?
When you smoke cigarettes you absorb the drug nicotine. This drug stimulates dopamine release and raises dopamine levels in your brain.
The Health Benefits of coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 is responsible for several functions within the cells of the body, such as producing energy and protecting cells from damage.
The Health Benefits of Garlic
Garlic may help with several health conditions, including high cholesterol, blood clots, and high blood pressure.
An Overview of Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a procedure that can be used to open blocked coronary arteries, which are the arteries that provide oxygen and nutrients to your heart muscle.
A Guide to Nicotine Patches
When trying to quit smoking many smokers use a self-adhesive nicotine patch. This helps keep away the side effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Gum Disease Can Cause Heart Problems
Although it is not widely known, there is a connection between gum disease caused by an infection of bacteria and the health of the heart.
Essential Part Of A Weight Loss Program
Tracking your weight loss whilst on an exercise program helps you to stay motivated on the program, by keeping track of progress made.
Heartsavers - What Is Bad Cholesterol
High Cholesterol is a medical term associated with coronary heart disease and other long term and degenerative conditions.
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