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Most of us carry around a water bottle, which is a good thing. But did you know some water bottles are better than others? And the water that goes in those bottles should also be an important consideration, too. Especially with the heat of the summer right around the corner. [...]
Allergy Medicine for High Blood Pressure: How to Choose Safely Finding a safe allergy medicine for high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that a product is safe for everyone just because it’s [...]
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United Statesdrink more water. A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that adults who drank five or more glasses of water every day had a substantially lower chance of having a fatal heart attack compared to adults [...]
Maintaining heart health is more important than ever because heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. Fight back by taking steps to beat the odds and stay healthy! 1. Eat right The foods you eat can have an enormous impact by helping you to [...]
May is Water Safety Month and because over 100,000 people drown each year worldwide, it’s best to make sure you are doing everything you can so that your family and loved ones stay safe around water. Keeping an eye on kids who are around water is always advised, but remember [...]
Author: Dr. Drory S. Tendler Answer: Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common abnormal heart rhythm, similar to atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormal heart rhythm. In AFL, the upper chambers (atria) of the heartbeat too fast, which results in atrial muscle contractions that are faster than and out of sync [...]
Author: Dr. Jagwinder S. Sraow Answer: The simple answer is: Yes – always. Chest pain is an important symptom of heart attack, but not the only symptom. The other symptoms include chest pressure or discomfort, pain or discomfort in other parts of the body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw, [...]
Author: Dr. Estela Apolinar Answer: Pulmonary HTN is high blood pressure involving the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. These vessels can become scarred and constricted, thereby making it difficult for the heart to pump blood through them. The pressure the heart must exert to pump [...]
Author: Dr. Robert Dappen Answer: Heart disease is caused by fatty deposition on the insides of arteries that supply blood flow to the heart muscle. The medical term for this is atherosclerosis and it builds up slowly over an adult’s lifespan. This can lead to choking off the blood supply [...]