Since heart disease is a term that encompasses a wide range of heart conditions, treatment depends entirely upon what condition you have. In general, you will need to change your lifestyle to help prevent or control coronary heart disease and so reduce the risk of a first or repeat heart attack. Sometimes, though, you may need medicines.
Everyone needs to know about heart disease and about the kinds of habits and conditions that can raise risk. It’s your heart, and you’re in charge. Below is a basic guide to the most important risk factors for heart disease and how each of them affects a person's health.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women across the globe. New research suggests that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can increase breast cancer risk, while exercise and a healthful diet lowers the risk.
Here are 10 foods that you can eat to boost prostate health.
1) Brazilian Nuts
Brazilian nuts are an especially rich source of the mineral selenium, which is important for prostate health. In fact, just one ounce of Brazil nuts can contain as much as ten times the RDA for selenium.
Researchers from the University of Rochester's Center for RNA Biology have identified a new way to potentially slow the fast-growing cells that characterize all types of cancer. The findings, reported in the journal Science, are a long way from being applied in people but they could be the basis of a treatment option in the future.
Choosing from all the food groups will not guarantee a balanced diet. Here are six tips to help you eat your way to better health.
The contents of holiday meals aren't usually part of a low-cal diet, but you can still savor your Christmas dinner and desert without falling off the weight loss wagon. Here are some tips:
