The heart is an involuntary muscle which requires a constant supply of blood via the coronary arteries in order to function. Any obstruction of these arteries leads to a heart attack or possibly cardiac arrest. Arteriosclerosis, which results from deposits of cholesterol blocking the coronary arteries, is a common disease in middle and high income [...]
Fasting is used by many people to improve health for body,min d, and soul. There are a variety of health benefits to regular fasting. A recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology investigated the impact of a water only fasting diet on both diabetes and heart disease. In this study, individuals from the [...]
It is heart health month once again. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which include stroke, is the No. 1 killer in the U.S. Each year thousands of volunteers with the American Heart Association visit neighborhoods to raise funds for research and education. Part of their goal is to share information about heart disease and stroke (American Heart [...]