The heart is the most vital organ in the body, so why wouldn't you treat it that way? Make sure you're taking your heart health into consideration everyday and watching things like blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent any major heart health issues.
Often referred to as "hardening of the arteries," atherosclerosis occurs when your arteries narrow and become less flexible. This happens when cholesterol, fatty substances, cell waste products, calcium and fibrin—collectively called plaque—collect on the inner walls.
Click here to continue reading this article ...Cholesterol is found in cells or membranes throughout the body and is used to produce hormones, vitamin D and the bile acids that help digest fat. The body is able to meet all these needs by producing cholesterol in the liver.
Click here to continue reading this article ...Blood pressure is variable—it rises and falls during the day. When blood pressure stays elevated over time, however, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. Read on to learn more.
Click here to continue reading this article ...A stroke—also referred to as a brain attack or apoplexy—occurs when a part of the brain is injured by a disturbance to its blood supply. There are two types of stroke. You may read on to find more information.
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