If you’re a fan of cheeseburgers, fried chicken and fries, then you are headed for heart trouble. Foods high in cholesterol will clog your arteries and shorten your lifespan, increasing the chances of stroke and heart attack. A heart attack occurs when there is a...
Heart attacks and other heart diseases are the leading killers in the United States and time is of the essence when it comes to saving the life of someone who is experiencing a heart attack. Knowing the symptoms and getting help in time can make a huge difference, so...
If your blood pressure level is dangerously high, then medication is recommended. However, if the blood pressure is life-threateningly high, then there are many ways you can control high blood pressure without the need of medication according to the Mayo Clinic....
Social isolation is one of the leading causes of stroke and heart disease among the aging population. As we get older, we lose more and more contact with loved ones when we mourn the loss of a spouse, parent, or the unfortunate death of a child. Retirement and loss...
When most folks hear the term “heart disease” the first thing that commonly comes to mind is a heart attack. And while the fact remains that more than 3 million heart attacks are treated in the U.S. alone, the term “heart disease” umbrellas multiple conditions that...
Surviving a heart attack is an experience that can elicit a sigh of relief from patients’ loved ones, and it should. That being said, being a senior who’s recently survived a heart attack can also be the calm before the storm– making the next step imperative to a...
