Drinks for Heart Health
by Kimberly Hays November 1st, 2012 | Heart Health
We consider what we eat in our daily diet by watching out for foods high in fats and bad cholesterol, while adding heart healthy foods such as nuts, leafy greens, and other vegetables. While these are great steps toward optimum heart health, we need to be mindful of what we are drinking. Recently, a court case involving the death of a teenage girl who is said to have died due to drinking energy drinks, shows that energy drinks are not a healthy choice, especially for people with heart disease or those on medication for high blood pressure. Knowing what
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve
by Dean Heller MD October 26th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My doctor says that I was born with a "Bicuspid Aortic Valve." He also said that it will not be a problem for many years, if at all, but I still want to know more about it. Help!
Bicuspid aortic valve occurs in about 1 1/2%of the population. The aortic valve, is the valve between the heart and the biggest blood vessel in the body, the aorta. It prevents blood from leaking back into the heart, and it allows the blood to move forward and feed oxygen and nutrients to the body. It usually has 3 leaflets that almost look
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Bicuspid aortic valve occurs in about 1 1/2%of the population. The aortic valve, is the valve between the heart and the biggest blood vessel in the body, the aorta. It prevents blood from leaking back into the heart, and it allows the blood to move forward and feed oxygen and nutrients to the body. It usually has 3 leaflets that almost look
November is American Diabetes Month
by Kimberly Hays October 25th, 2012 | Health Observance
The American Diabetes Association recognizes November as American Diabetes Month in order to bring awareness of the rapid growth of diabetes in our country. With 200 lives lost every day to the disease, they want to bring attention to the causes, treatments, and prevention.
Statistics show that type 2 diabetes is escalating at a rampant rate. Type 2 diabetes is accountable for 90 percent of all diabetes in the country. It is believed that it is preventable, or at least can be delayed, with proper nutrition and exercise. This fact is what brought forth the proclamation in 2011 by President
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Statistics show that type 2 diabetes is escalating at a rampant rate. Type 2 diabetes is accountable for 90 percent of all diabetes in the country. It is believed that it is preventable, or at least can be delayed, with proper nutrition and exercise. This fact is what brought forth the proclamation in 2011 by President
Over the Counter Pain Relievers
by Jessica B. October 23rd, 2012 | Medication
There are many different types of over the counter pain relievers, so it can be tricky to choose which one is best for you. These pills are most commonly taken to relieve headaches, cold symptoms, and other aches and pains that pop-up along during the day. Here are some tips for choosing which pain reliever may be best for you.
Acetaminophen: This should be your go-to pain reliever if you are a woman of childbearing age trying to conceive a family. Other NSAID’s are not recommended during pregnancy, so if you are trying to get pregnant, you might stick to
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Acetaminophen: This should be your go-to pain reliever if you are a woman of childbearing age trying to conceive a family. Other NSAID’s are not recommended during pregnancy, so if you are trying to get pregnant, you might stick to
Anatomy of the Heart
by Dean Heller MD October 19th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I have had a heart murmur for a number of years. I went to a cardiologist, who explained that I will likely not have a problem for years; however, he also said that I will eventually need a valve replaced. They have told me a few times what causes the murmur, but I can never remember all of the medical terms and names of the valves correctly. Can you review that for me?
Medical terminology can be very confusing. Here is a quick overview of the heart anatomy. There are 4 chambers of the heart:Â 2 atria and 2 ventricles,
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Medical terminology can be very confusing. Here is a quick overview of the heart anatomy. There are 4 chambers of the heart:Â 2 atria and 2 ventricles,