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Natural, safe and proven relief from coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, chronic heart failure as well as high cholesterol. Hawthorn (leaf, berry, extract) is one of the oldest known medicinal plants used in European medicine.

Most women aren't aware that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of American women. A recent study indicated that women perceive cancer as more of a health threat than heart disease. Here are the five most important things women need to know.

We're always asking what kinds of "things" promote heart health. Shouldn't we be asking what kind of lifestyle promotes heart health? Well, here's a guide to a lifestyle promoting heart health.

What are some common risk factors associated with heart disease? Is there anything you can do to minimize your risk of heart disease?

Heart disease kills more women each year than breast and ovarian cancer combined. This article summarizes findings from two major studies released this month.

Firefighters are more likely to die from heart disease when they are fighting fires according to new research.

A Japanese Labor Bureau recently decided that long hours may have been a leading reason for a Toyota car engineer's death from heart disease. Maybe all employees could learn a lesson from this - and take a breather more often.

Prevention is key when it comes to women and heart disease.

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. and is also significant cause of disability.There are many different forms of heart disease these forms include Coronary Artery disease also known as CAD, Angina, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Heart Arrhythmia.

People surviving a heart attack, often a portion of the heart muscle will be damaged leading to congestive heart failure. Researchers discovered injecting H2S into mice lab hearts limits muscle damage to the heart, during a heart attack.

New report identifies risks of heart disease, early death associated with even low levels of lead, another demonstrates CT scans may help decide which cases need urgent attention.

What do studies show about the risks of heart disease for menopausal women using hormone replacement therapy? Visit this article about female HRT to find out!

Though the US has enjoyed an overall reduction in the death rate resulting from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the last few decades, the rate of decline has been less for women than it has been for men.

Research and personal experience show that exercise can help heart attack recovery.

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Where are five tips to keep our immune system and our hearts healthy.

Coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease are often the results of arteriosclerosis, an accumulation of athermanous plaques within the walls of the arteries.

My mom passed out one time and got really dizzy twice in a span of 10 minutes. I was ready to give her CPR, I told my family later on. She had five out of the eleven risk factors for Coronary Heart Disease and heart attack.

Coronary artery disease most common type of heart disease. NT-proBNP& RAMP NT-proBNP blood test: Diagnoses for coronary heart disease. High level of hormone the heart releases, presence of heart failure. Medication/treatment can be monitored to achieve low test levels.

Many experts agree that prevention is important in the treatment of heart disease. Untreated high blood pressure is realted to many health compications, including the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and blindness

If you're seeking out different ways to treat this heart condition without using synthetic medications, than these natural remedies will provide you with the relief you, and your heart, deserve.

If you're a postmenopausal woman, you may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than you think.

Many people with chronic high blood pressure develop heart failure, but some don't. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine are working to explain the difference. What they've found will likely change the way high blood pressure is treated.

Each year, thousands of adults are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. For many, the condition began with the development of cardiovascular complications, including high cholesterol, in childhood.

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the cause of approximately 40% of all deaths in the United States. So, how can you avoid becoming a part of this statistic? Well, educating yourself by reading this overview is a start.

A new study from the CDC shows significant differences from state to state in the prevalence of coronary heart disease, heart attack and angina. This report is the first to offer percentages of people with heart disease in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in many countries including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, is caused by our daily habits of what we do and what we do not do.

Heart disease can be prevented though - watching your weight and not smoking are two big steps in prevention.

Researchers report that high insulin levels may be associated with blood vessel blockages and resulting heart disease.

Knowing heart disease symptoms may save your life and possibly someone else's life. There is no way to predict whicht symptoms any one person will experience. The important thing is to know the symptoms and get immediate help.

This article shares information regarding the latest technology available to help physicians in diagnosing coronary heart disease.

A look at the American Heart Association's updated guidelines on the approach and management of cardiovascular disease in women.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is often called the "silent killer"

In 1997, a study showed the link between C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and heart disease. The public began to hear rumblings about testing for CRP a few years later.

A new study from the U.K published online in the British Medical Journal's website, provides evidence that a mathematical approach can be useful when evaluating heart disease and identifying individuals at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

Wondering if all that dieting and exercise is worth it? A scan of your heart may be able to tell you --- and the results will probably be visible long before you have a heart attack or experience other severe health problems.

Men do have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease than women do, but women are more likely then men to have fatal heart attacks.

You can read what factors and symptoms play a role in detecting an onset of a heart attack.

Keeping your beloved pets healthy should be of great concern to an owner. Not many people realize that, like humans, dogs can acquire or be born with heart disease. This can lead to an early death for your dog if it results in heart failure.

Heart Disease is the number 1 threat to women. Do you know the warning signs? Understanding the symptoms can help save your life.

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Are you at risk?

February is American Heart month. Women need to know the facts of heart disease. Knowing the difference between fact and rumors about this deadly disease could save your life and lower your risk of getting heart disease.

Heart disease is preventable. For this reason, we need to know the simple steps we should be taking to avoid developing it.

Until recently physicians have been unable to definitively diagnose Congestive Heart Failure before the most common visible symptoms occur. At that point it is often too late for the patient to benefit from the most effective therapies.

Heart disease in women doesn't get the attention it should. Women have the same heart disease problems as men. Yet, heart disease is considered by many to be a man's disease. Five hundred thousand women a year in America die from heart diseases. We need prevention knowledge.

More than half of all heart failure occur in the African American population, related to a higher deficiency of nitric oxide. In 2005, FDA granted approval NitroMed to manufacture drug BiDil: Treating heart failure in African Americans.

While no diet can eliminate the risk of heart attack, changing what you eat can significant reduce that risk.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious form of heart disease, but how do you know if you have it? Are there telltale signs? Is surgery the only option?

A recent study found that obese children showed similar signs of heart disease as obese adults.

Congestive heart failure is a condition affecting over five million people in the U.S. Though there is no cure patients are living longer with proper care. These are the signs and symptoms of heart failure.

American women are 4 to 6 times more likely to die from heart disease than of breast cancer. Females develop heart disease later in life, but it's deadlier for them. Stop smoking reduces your risk by one third in 2 years.

Heart disease in catas is hard to detce and hard to treat.

Diseases of the heart claim the lives of nearly 500,000 women every year. More than 60 percent of the women who die from sudden heart failure had no previous symptoms. As women age and undergo physiological changes, their risk of heart attack increases.

Weight training and weight bearing exercise has proven beneficial for prevention, treatment and recovery of diabetes, heart attacks, osteoporosis and more.

A guide to what mitral valve regurgitation is, what symptoms you should look for, the different treatments available, and prognosis.

Coronary heat disease is the number one killer in America. It's important to know the risk factors and warming signs. When warning signs appear, a fast response can literally mean the difference between life and death.

pollution from motor vehicles may be driving up rates of heart disease

Millions of women suffer from complications of heart disease. This is an overview of the implication The Pill and stress may have on the heart and the progression of heart disease later in life.

The high cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused many senior citizens on a limited budget to not be able to afford their heart disease medication. Affordable prescription medication from Canada could solve their problem.

Known as PDA, severe leg pain can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about this dangerous and hidden condition.

Learn how those who suffer from migraines may be more at risk for heart attacks.

The hospital that you choose may mean life and death in some cases, so it is important to know what the best hospitals are for Heart Disease or Heart Attacks in your area. Here is a guide to the best three hospitals for Heart Attacks in Nassau County, LI.

New echocardiography testing methods developed at the St. Louis University School of Medicine showed promise in detecting life-threatening heart problems in women between the ages of 49 and 75.

For optimum heart health, your body needs the correct balance of these 30 nutrients. In the context of a wholesome diet and healthy lifestyle, supplementation is the easiest, most effective way to promote maximum heart health.

It's possible that one of the easiest and most economical ways to protect your heart health is with floss and a toothbrush.

Researchers at the Children's Hopsital, Boston, have found discovered a substance that may assist healing following heart attacks and congenital heart disease.

With proper care congestive heart failure is not an instant death sentence. Many people live for years with their disease with proper treatment and by following their doctor's orders. These are some of the possible treatments a doctor may recommend.

This is an overview of the FDA approved drug, Zocor, used to treat high cholesterol.

One of the common heart disease is nonetheless, coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease results from a restricted suupply of blood to the heart muscle.

High blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disease among adults. Stress has notable effects on the cardiovascular system. Research is unlocking a complex relationship between stress, high blood pressure and the cardiovascular system.

Though there are many disadvantages to being short in stature, a recent study indicates that tall people have a much greater incidence of coronary heart disease.

Heart palpitations, chest pain, anxiety/panic attacks, extreme fatigue, migraines-symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome (MVPS)-can be alleviated with easy-to-make lifestyle changes.

Before my recent introduction to the wonderful world of angioplasty, I used salt too much, even by regular standards. Now I have to change my ways. No choice.

Studies have shown that people who eat dry beans regularly have a lower risk of suffering from heart disease than the ones who barely eat them. One main reason is because they lower cholesterol.

Being fat is not as critical as where you are fat, researcher find, when looking at the risk of developing heart disease.

A sedentary lifestyle coupled with a high stress level has increased Coronary and Ischemic heart disease. Although congenital heart defects are created before birth, everyday life will determine how the flaws will influence the quality of life.

A new study has found that even small abnormalities in electrocardiogram (EKG) test results may indicate whether an apparently healthy postmenopausal woman is at risk for heart disease.

Even though it is important for all of us to do all we can to lower the major risk factors for heart disease, once you have done so try to keep a sense of proportion. Remember that heart disease is a disease not a punishment.

High blood pressure can be controlled by adopting a healthy lifestyle and taking nutrients.

In a new study reported in the journal Circulation, it was found that auto-transplantation of purified stem cells in patients with angina (chest pain due to artery blockage), resulted in better blood flow to the heart and an overall improvement in the quality of life.

A patient who suffers from a combination of depression, diabetes, and heart disease has a 30 percent higher-than-average death risk, a new study indicates.

Mitral valve prolapse is a mild risk, but sometimes scary, disorder to live with. Sometimes it's caught at birth, but many times, a person will find out they have it in various scary scenarios. I found out I had it when I had a bout of serious heart palpitations, accompanied

Mitral valve prolapse or MVP as it is called is a common heart condition where the valve that separates the upper left valve and the lower left chambers of the heart, don't close properly.

Fifteen million women in America are suffering from a little known disease called mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVPS). And what's worse is that it is often misdiagnosed as something else, causing frustration and confusion to the women it antagonizes.

Mitral valve prolapse is usually harmless, but on occasion the patient has symptoms and needs treatment or surgery. Most people with MVP lead normal active lives.

Genetic risk factors for heart disease may not be a statistically significant method for diagnosing patients with the disease, a research group reports.

Mitral Valve Prolapse is a heart disorder. As someone who has lived with the diagnosis of this disease for years, as well as studied it immensely over the years, I have quite a bit of knowledge about it. First, I will start with the definition. Then, signs, symptoms, manage

People with periodontal disease have a greater risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, etc. This emphasizes the role that regular dental care plays on our overall health.

Mitral Valve Prolapse is the most common cardiac condition in America today. It is considered harmless in most cases, with no symptoms. However, in a small number of those diagnosed, Mitral Valve Prolapse can have life altering effects.

Many people have and live with mitral valve prolapse. The condition can be somewhat painful and maybe a little scary - but not life threatening.

This is a brief description of Mitral Valve Prolapse, and some facts about it.

Heart disease is the number one killer in this country. Here are six simple tests that can determine your risk of developing it.

When asked what their greatest health risk might be, many women believe breast cancer ranks highest. However, given recent research and documentation, heart disease remains the number one killer of American women.

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that use of beta blocker medications may actually slow down progression of heart disease.

Become informed of the risks and statistics on Cardiovascular Disease

Think a heart attack automatically means chest pain? Think again-especially if you're a woman. Decades of research show that women often show different signs of a heart attack or other type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

According to U.S. General Surgeon, heart attacks and strokes are highly preventable. Thus, if more people die from heart disease than from any other