http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html The Heart Health Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Coronary-Heart-Health.com Web site. Subscribe free today! en-us heart health Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:47:10 GMT Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:47:10 GMT coronary-heart-health.com http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#Vitamin-C-Levels-and-Heart-Disease Heart failure patients with low vitamin C intake are more likely to have higher levels of high sensitivity C-Reactive protein (hsCRP), shows study. hsCRP protein acts as a marker for inflammation and a risk factor for heart disease. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:18 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#New-Stent-Design-May-Put-Patients-At-Risk Some stents that keep blood vessels open to treat heart disease are poorly designed to resist shortening, according to publications in the Journal of Interventional Cardiology. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:18 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#Eating-certain-foods-alters-expression-of-heart-disease-genes Did your mother or father have a heart attack? Did your grandfather and a couple of aunts and uncles or maybe a brother or cousin die from heart disease? Do you feel doomed that having a bad ticker "runs" in your family? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:18 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#REALLY?;-Grape-juice-has-the-same-benefits-as-red-wine. Grape juice may not provide much buzz, but you can still toast to good health when it comes to its ability to avert heart disease. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:18 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#Cardiologists-Debate-Expensive-Heart-Scans Cardiologists have opened another front in the debate over expensive medical technologies, questioning the conclusions of a new study finding that high-resolution computer scans of the heart are almost as effective as conventional angiograms. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:18 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/obesity-gene.html Is it possible that you've inherited an obesity gene? Could this be the reason why you can't control your weight gain? Find out more now! Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:47:00 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/glyconutrients.html If you had to pick a cornerstone that underpins all your daily nutritional choices, what would that be? Have you considered the part Glyconutrients play? Why are they so important? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:38:21 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/glyconutrient-health-stories.html Share your experiences of improved health and wellness at Glyconutrient Health Stories. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:37:12 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/glycemic-index.html Help control cardiovascular disease risk factors, manage weight gain and enhance fat loss by understanding the glycemic index. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:36:04 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/foods-that-lower-cholesterol.html Are you worried about your cholesterol level? Would you like to lower your cholesterol naturally? Foods that lower cholesterol are plentiful. You just need to know which ones to choose. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:34:44 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/fitness-tips.html Try including essential key fitness tips into your daily routine to help keep you in shape through out your lifetime. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:33:09 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/exercise-and-high-blood-pressure.html Should you exercise with high blood pressure? Can exercise help to lower your high blood pressure or help to keep your normal BP that way? Exercise and high blood pressure discussed. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:31:33 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/diet-and-blood-pressure.html High blood pressure can be aggravated by poor daily dietary habits. Your diet and blood pressure have a close association. Learn about foods that can help or hinder your blood pressure. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:30:17 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/coronary-angiography.html What is Coronary Angiography? Get a simple and straight forward definition, some background and history along with additional easy to understand information right here. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:28:51 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/CoQ10.html What is CoQ10 or Coenzyme Q10? Much has been made of its health benefits. Could it help you? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:27:56 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/cholesterol-results.html Confused by your cholesterol lab results? Not sure what all the numbers mean? Being able to understand your cholesterol results can help you better manage your cholesterol level. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:26:55 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/cholesterol-level.html Do you know what your ideal cholesterol level is? Do you have a safe level or is it out of control? Are you unsure whether it really matters? Find out about your safe cholesterol range. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:25:50 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/causes-of-coronary-heart-disease.html What is fueling this modern society epidemic that can affect young and old alike? Learn about common causes of coronary heart disease along with some you may not have considered. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:24:49 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/cardiac-catheterization.html If you've been told you require a Cardiac Catheterization, also known as a Coronary Angiogram what can you expect? Find out what the procedure entails with clear and simple patient focused info. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:23:23 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/cardiac-catheterization-stories.html Have you had a Cardiac Catheterization? Why not share your experiences about the procedure. This is the place for you to tell your story. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:22:11 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/boosting-your-immune-system.html Boosting your immune system is vitally important as modern lifestyle factors expose you to dangerous levels of toxicity and disease. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:20:45 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/blue-zones.html Living a long healthy life is not all about the genes you inherit from your parents and grandparents. Learn from the Blue Zones. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:18:49 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/blood-pressure-results.html Do you know what your average healthy blood pressure should be for your age? How about those numbers? Can you understand your blood pressure results? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:17:35 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/benefits-of-omega-3.html Have you heard that you should be getting more Omega 3 in your diet? There are many benefits of omega 3, particularly in the area of heart health Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:16:20 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/beating-heart-bypass.html Beating heart bypass...heart surgery performed on a moving heart is an innovative procedure. How is it possible to operate effectively on a beating heart? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:14:49 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/atherosclerosis.html Atherosclerosis plays a significant role in the development of coronary heart disease but there is more going on than the accumulation of fatty deposits that leads to blocked arteries Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:13:38 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/atherosclerosis-2.html Can someone with apparently normal heart arteries suffer a heart attack? What causes Atherosclerosis to develop regardless of age? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:12:32 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/aspirin.html Have you ever suffered from a headache or back pain? What about your risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease? Chances are you have used or are using Aspirin. Learn more, including alternatives Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:11:32 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/arteriosclerosis.html Arteriosclerosis is characterized by a loss of flexibility and hardening in the wall of an arterial blood vessel Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:10:31 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/antiplatelet-therapy.html Antiplatelet Therapy can be as simple as taking Aspirin. In more complex situations advanced drugs can be used to interfere with the Blood clotting process. This could save your life. Find out more. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:09:23 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/antioxidants.html Not sure about antioxidants? You've heard the term but you're not 100% certain what antioxidants are all about or even if you need them? Follow this simple to understand explanation. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:08:13 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/anticoagulants.html Anticoagulants help to protect you against blood clotting and may have been prescribed to you because you have had an operation or you are at risk of developing a dangerous blood clot. Learn more Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:06:45 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/angina-drugs.html What are some common Angina Drugs and how can they help you manage your angina symptoms? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:05:28 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/ace-inhibitors.html Has your Doctor prescribed ACE Inhibitors or an alternative drug called an ARB to you? Quickly understand what they do plus a few side affects you should watch out for. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:04:09 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/index.html Don't leave Your Heart Health to chance. learn what you should be doing to avoid or improve Your management of this modern day lifestyle plague Coronary Heart Disease. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:02:36 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/abdominal-fat.html All accumulated excess body fat is unhealthy but abdominal fat is particulary dangerous Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:43:03 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-store.html Visit the Heart Health Store and get the best deals on blood pressure, pulse, ecg and cholesterol monitoring devices along with the best health books to help you stay in the best physical condition. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:55:13 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/healthy-heart-special-offers.html Having a healthy heart and a healthy body is possible if you take action with these four key steps... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:46:24 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/controlling-hunger.html Is it a struggle for you to make it to the next meal with out eating several times on the way? Controlling hunger will help you achieve your weight and fat loss goals and help to keep you healthy. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:44:11 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/high-blood-pressure.html Thirty percent of adults have high blood pressure! Left unchecked, high blood pressure is dangerous. Invest in your future simply by understanding hypertension then acting on that knowledge. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:55:32 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/fat-loss.html Being overweight or obese puts you at greatly increased risk of developing Heart Disease. Understanding the issues relating to weight gain and fat loss are essential for you to claim Optimal Health. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:07:54 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#Eskimo-study-supports-omega-3-for-heart-health New findings from a study with Alaskan Eskimos relates high intakes of omega-3 fatty acids from fish with reduction in obesity related chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease. Wed, 11 May 2011 02:42:28 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>Japanese-Sweet-Potato-may-Cure-Diabetes<B> Recent research with the sweet potato extract from the Ipomoea batatas plant has shown promise in stabilizing blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Study participants who consumed 4 grams a day of extract showed at least a 13 percent reduction in fasting blood sugar, as well as a 30 percent drop in cholesterol and a 13 percent drop in LDL cholesterol. It is thought the extract has an effect on decreasing insulin resistance, an important physiological marker who's end point is type 2 Diabetes. Thu, 05 May 2011 03:09:19 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>Tai-Chi-is-Good-for-Your-Heart-<B> In the April 2011 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, which is associated with the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the results of a clinical study was published concerning the Chinese practice of Tai Chi. The findings have been summarised as "may improve quality of life, mood, and exercise self-efficacy" in patients with systolic heart disease. Thu, 05 May 2011 02:55:00 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>Do's-and-Don'ts-for-Heart-Health<B> Is heart disease a largely preventable condition? Yes it is! If you'd like to know what you should and shouldn't do to improve your heart health then find out here what some medical experts have to say about important lifestyle choices...then go do it! Tue, 03 May 2011 03:08:48 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>Help-Avoid-Heart-Disease-With-Fiber<B> A recent study has found adults between the ages of 20 and 59 years old who have the highest fiber intake also have a significantly lower estimated lifetime risk for the development of cardiovascular disease compared to those with the lowest fiber intake. Tue, 03 May 2011 01:33:25 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>CoQ10-may-benefit-cholesterol-via-gene-expression:-Study<B> Potential benefits of co-enzyme Q10 or CoQ10 on your LDL cholesterol level could be linked to changes in the expression of certain genes, suggests a new study from Germany. A growing body of scientific data shows substantial health benefits of CoQ10 supplementation for people suffering from particular heart disease conditions; angina, heart attack and hypertension. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:50:24 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>26-million-Americans-now-have-diabetes<B> More Americans than ever have type 2 diabetes, according to recently released statistics by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC. A staggering twenty-six million Americans now have the disease, an increase of 10% from 2008. Also very concerning is the 79 million other US citizens that have a condition called pre-diabetes, which is marked by elevated blood sugar levels, indicating pending insulin-production failure. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:48:43 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>Vitamin-D-Levels-Linked-With-Health-of-Blood-Vessels<B> A lack of vitamin D regardless whether you are healthy or not is linked with stiffer, less flexible arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax according to Ibhar Al Mheid, MD, a cardiovascular researcher at Emory University School of Medicine. The data was presented at the annual American College of Cardiology meeting in New Orleans 2011. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:48:43 GMT http://www.coronary-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html#<B>CoQ10-Improves-Hypertension-and-Congestive-Heart-Failure<B> Researchers have found that congestive heart failure and hypertension can be significantly improved by supplementing with the active form of coenzyme Q10 known as ubiquinol. In the case of congestive heart failure, left ventricular ejection fraction (a measure of how well your heart works as a pump) was shown to improve from 22% EF to 39% EF in a study group of congestive heart failure sufferers. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:01:40 GMT