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Archive for April, 2009

• How is vulnerable plaque detected?

  Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

  Patients with this kind of plaque may not feel any symptoms. In the early stages of the process, the change in blood flow may not be detected with standard testing. Researchers are looking at unique scanning techniques that might highlight the presence of vulnerable plaque.
  Cardiologists have found that by measuring the level of a substance [...]

• Heart disease in Asia

  Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

  Until recently, heart disease was uncommon in Asian populations. Results from a new study of more than half a million Asians indicate that a large epidemic of heart disease is poised to affect China and many other countries in the region.
  The study, conducted by professional through China to Australasia, has provided important new evidence. The [...]

• Heart Diseases starting with A

  Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

  Cardiovascular disease is not a single ailment, as it is a disorder/s that relates to all of the heart and circulatory system. Heart disease can refer to damage in the heart’s lining, valves, muscle, arteries, or electrical system. A person can often suffer from several types of cardiovascular (heart) disorders at the same time. Or [...]

• Heart Defects in Children

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  A Congenital heart is when a heart develops a problem from before birth. Often this is such things as a hole in the heart. These problems usually develop before anyone is aware that they exist. Heart defects can have a wide degree of severity. There are simple problems such as holes between the chambers of [...]

• The North Face for clothing and camping equipment

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  Camping, hiking and other outdoor activities require the correct outfits and gear, such as bags and hiking backpacks. Good quality garments from a reputable manufacturer are a must.  Fit, function and form are the most important things to look for.  You don’t want to ruin your outdoor adventure with badly fitting or damaged clothing, [...]

• Supplements for seniors

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  If you are over 55, vitamin supplements will help prevent disease even though it may take at least six months to a year to register the improvement. That’s not an excuse to put it off, because the sooner you begin, the better the results.

  Let’s take a look at weight for instance. If you take in [...]

• Lignans may prevent breast cancer.

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  Lignans. Little is known about lignans as it is a newer area for research. What is known, however, is that lignans seem to prevent breast cancer at lest in the laboratory. As antioxidants they may help prevent damage from LDL cholesterol which, as we know, lays the groundwork for heart disease.

  Add lignans to your diet [...]

• Facts and Fiction about Laser Treatment to Quit Smoking

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  Health care management is about people, and each individual is unique. Not everyone benefits from any procedure or drug to exactly the same extent, but one can determine probabilities on the basis of experience. The vast majority of people, who have tried laser treatment to quit smoking, have been entirely satisfied because they perceive that [...]

• Medical Alarms keep the elderly safe from intruders and falls.

  Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

  My ageing parents live a considerable distance away from both myself and my siblings. I  worry about their safety and wellbeing. Accidents are a constant worry to me – anything from a fall to a heart attack. A Medical Alarm gives peace of mind and provides the wearer with instant help in the event of [...]

• Find a special someone on Talk121 today.

  Friday, April 3rd, 2009

  Back in the days before the internet, people interested in dating used to actually speak to each other, not type to each other through internet based dating services. Hard to believe, I know.
  Fortunately we can use technology to turn back time and actually start speaking to real people again. Talk121 is a new free chat [...]