7 Things To Do For Suspected Heart Attack BY Positivemed Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Call 911 The first and most important step is to call 911 or your local ambulance number. You should ensure that as soon as you see symptoms of a heart attack you immediately call so that the ambulance can […]
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A healthy diet can provide all a growing body needs, but the reality of our busy lifestyles and sometimes finicky eating habits can lead to vitamin deficiency. Knowing what to look for is part of the battle. In this article, we’ll try to help you detecting nutritional deficiencies. Also, note that symptoms are actually better
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Now this is some muscle therapy I can get behind! I wish I was in hot tub right now, would be lovely, I even love outdoor ones with gentle snow falling, so gorgeous. Turns out besides helping your muscles and joints relax some hot tub time can also improve your sleep, reduce your stress level,
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With February being traditionally a gray and dreary month quite often we have to eat our sunshine! Tangerines are a delicious and healthy way to get some sunshine into your body, the very smell evokes images of sun drenched beaches and lazy warm days. Studies also show they can help prevent obesity and prevent heart
15 Miraculous Things Onions Could Do to Your Health [nextpage title=”…”] Onions contain the powerful antioxidant known as quercetin. In fact, studies at Wageningen Agricultural University in the Netherlands have proven that the absorption of quercetin from onions is more effective than in other foods. Here are some uses for onions: 1. Prevent Allergies The
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This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
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This video is one of the most comprehensive and informative videos about sugar. I personally enjoyed every second of Dr. Lustig’s speech and as a medical doctor and researcher I do agree with every single sentence of his speech. Although the video is 90 minutes, in every part of the video, you’d find surprising facts
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Extended periods of sitting causes major health problems, from increased risk of obesity and diabetes to cardiovascular disease and cancer. The fact is most of our jobs require extended sitting (behind the desk or the wheel), but we have to leave our seat and take a walk for couple of minutes. When we talk with
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Flossing is one of the most important components of oral health and you need to floss at least once a day for better results. Even a bad flossing is much better than no flossing. Flossing fights against gingivitis and prevents cavities and lessens bad breath. More importantly, flossing prevents some bacteria that may eventually cause
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Broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol that reduces the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer. It also contains beta-carotene and other protective agents that can fight heart disease. More fruits with amazing antioxidants, click here.
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Consuming 1.5 ounces of unseasoned nuts daily as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many varieties improve artery linings and lower LDL cholesterol and are loaded with healthy facts and other beneficial nutrients. Advertisement:
A new Taiwanese study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, suggests that adults who have good dental hygiene have lower risk of heart disease. Most of the gum diseases are caused by bacterial infection. These infections may cause inflammation in blood vessels and eventually increase the risk of heart disease. So take
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Here’s an infographic for those who want to know more about heart disease and effective ways to avoid it:
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Spicy foods, such as those foods you may have tried in Indian, Mexican or Korean restaurants, infused with curry and different peppers, have been shown to fight heart disease — the number one cause of death in the western world. Capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the hot taste of spicy foods has been
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Various studies suggest there is a link between drinking soda and heart disease. The latest study from Harvard School of Public Health suggest that sodas are associated with 20% increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) as well as some adverse changes in lipids, inflammatory factors, and leptin. “Even a moderate amount of sugary beverage
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