Heart Diseases		Nutrition
Cardiac Arrest; Cardiac Diseases; Endocarditis; Heart Disease; Heart Disease and the Mind-Body Constitution; Heart Disea...		Food Additives

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hypertension high blood pressure are two of the most common Fat deposits disrupt the flow of blood to the heart muscle increasing the risk of myocardial infarction heart attack According to the National Cancer Institute men are approximately 1 5 times as likely as women to develop colorectal cancer or heart disease Both diseases may be prevented by eating well

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Physical Activity and Your Heart British Heart Foundation HIS1 This is one of a range of booklets in the BHF s Heart Information Series which explains different conditions affecting the heart and circulation and is

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of fat in the diet Antioxidants are non nutrient compounds in foods that protect the body s cells from damage They are found in fruits and vegetables Soluble fiber such as the fiber Women over the age of 45 are susceptible to a variety of chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes osteoporosis breast cancer and heart disease Proper nutrition and physical activity

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Put your Heart into Walking G26 Put your Heart into Walking provides information on how to keep hearts healthy and happy by walking for fitness It includes details of the health benefits of regular walking

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This scan of the cardiovascular system shows the heart and lungs with major blood vessels radiating from them Cardiovascular diseases which affect the pumping of the heart and the

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Coronary Artery Disease CAD Coronary artery disease CAD refers to any one of the conditions that affect the coronary arteries and reduces blood flow and nutrients to the heart According to the American Heart Association heart disease is the most common cause of cardiac arrest and 95 percent of cardiac arrest patients die before they reach the hospital That high

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The BHFNC have worked in collaboration with Sport Ex Health to produce a series of physical activity advice handouts on several leading medical conditions The handouts are

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in moderation has no adverse effect however excessive intake may make the heart pump faster Increased heart rate stresses the heart and may cause long term damage to blood vessels Chronic stress is a risk factor for heart disease and acute stress can trigger heart attacks Regular yoga or other exercise may help prevent both conditions by releasing stress and

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muscle tissue increase metabolic rate and beta oxidation burn calories increase fat burning improve insulin sensitivity reduce the chances of heart diseases and a whole lot more 3 Though early research told us that we need a bit more LA the Omega 6 fatty acid than LNA the Omega 3 fatty acid in our diet we find in practice that a diet containing higher amounts of

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the heart becomes starved for oxygen causing chest pain angina If a blood clot forms and completely obstructs the artery a heart attack myocardial infarction can occur Source American Heart Association Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in this country More than 90 million American adults or about 50 percent

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adults are at greater risk for a variety of chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes heart disease and high blood pressure The countywide Children and Weight Task Force was established in January 2000 in response to the increasing number of local children who are overweight or at risk for

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for additional resources related to children and weight issues Click here for a list of Internet resources related to general nutrition information Data from the Child Health and Disability Prevention CHDP Program Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System CDCE

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