Archive for the ‘Heart Disease’ Category

When we think of heart health and heart disease, managing cholesterol is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but did you know that your blood pressure is also important? Cholesterol and heart disease can go hand in hand and they both can be managed in the same way. How Your Heat Pumps Blood [...]

Butter or margarine, which is the better choice for lowering cholesterol? Well, it seems that many people are buying into the theory that butter is better because it is natural, or a whole-type of food. That may not be the case though. Butter is 65% saturated fat with one tablespoon (and that is not a [...]

Many people believe that the connection between cholesterol and heart disease begins with low-density lipoproteins (LDL). This is not all together true. You may have acceptable blood level lipids and still be at risk for heart disease. Here are a few other things to consider. High blood pressure: Causes major stress on the heart which [...]

A. Decreasing blood pressure B. Contributing to platelet adhesives, associated with blood clots C. Increasing oxygen levels supplied to the heart D. Increasing blood levels of high-density lipoproteins

Dr. Dahlman’s video explains the symptoms of heart disease which can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Heart disease symptoms may develop if you smoke, are obese or inactive, have a family member with symptoms of heart disease or have a poor diet. Symptoms of heart disease can be eliminated with a healthier [...]