carotid artery
Hi, my tumor cut off my carotid artery on the left side. I am woriied that it could cause a stroke or heart attack. What do you guys think? I also have a history of strokes and heart attacks
New study: Mediterranean diet may reduce lung cancer
Mediterranean foods may reduce the risk of developing the lung disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, according to a new study published in the journal Thorax. The range of antioxidants found
Study: Lung cancer screening doesn't save lives
A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
But it's not the final wo ...
Cut the Cold Cuts
arteries, you may also be upping your risk for emphysema and other illnesses related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A study by Columbia University says that nitrates are to blame. These nasty additives
Quadruple bypass questions
My Mother [age 78] had quad bypass and repair to left anterior descending artery on April 1st
she is home being cared for by myself and six loving siblings.
She was prescribed coumadin and a friend
A Single Fatty Snack Can Affect Heart Health
? The ability of the arteries to expand and increases blood flow was greatly diminished, and the boost in saturated fat apparently affected the ability of good cholesterol to protect the arterie's inner lining from
Pot Belly = Bad Indicator of Cardiovascular Health
, apple body shape among young people and the build-up of plaque in the arteries. Apparently, ten... much coronary artery calcium was found in the study participants. Those with the largest waist-to-hip
Mediterranean diet helps heart
in legumes, fruit and vegetables, could reduce the fatty build up in arteries, so decreasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Atherosclerosis is a progressive condition in which an artery wall thickens
Superfoods for a Long, Healthy Life
arterial plaque buildup.
2) Fatty fish: Why? It's all in the omega-3s, baby. Omega-3 acids are known... the coronary arteries from damage from free radicals.
