Getting six to eight hours of sleep has been shown to be optimal for greater health. There are other factors, however, that make sleep absolutely key to life. Sleep is important for concentration, repair of damage to your body’s cells during the day and memory formation. Chronic lack of sleep increases the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
We all know that there are controllable risk factors that cause high blood pressure, including sodium (salt) sensitivity, obesity and overweight, heavy alcohol consumption, use of oral contraceptives and some other medications, and sedentary or inactive lifestyle. But what about those people who practice heart healthy lifestyles and still have heart conditions? Can you inherit high blood pressure and heart disease?
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Cholesterol can be difficult to deal with; however, if you monitor your diet and exercise, it is controllable. In beginning an exercise routine, you may lose weight and reduce your cholesterol levels.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Cholesterol is a substance found in all of your body cells. It is only a problem if it becomes too high. With high cholesterol, you can experience serious health problems including heart attacks and death.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
High cholesterol has been called the silent killer because may people don’t even know they have high cholesterol and then suddenly, they are a victim to a heart attack or stroke. Risk factors are indicators or conditions that increase your chances of developing illnesses or disease. This article will discuss what factors put someone at risk for high cholesterol and consequently developing attendant diseases.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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