heart disease
EXCLUSIVE: Rosie O’Donnell Speaks About Heart Attack And Wife’s Recent Diagnosis
Rosie and her wife, Michelle Rounds, were in Philadelphia during the weekend of October 20th, using their celebrity and money to raise awareness not for heart disease, but for a rare, desmoid tumor that Michelle battled in May and June.
Questioning The Use Of Beta Blockers
Beta blockers are a class of medications that have been used in the treatment of heart disease for decades and for good reason. They are effective. But a new study suggests they may be outdated.
Another Benefit Of The Mediterranean Diet
A new study from Columbia University finds people who follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
The Miracle Drug
They call aspirin the miracle drug. Think about just a few of the benefits, for example, aspirin therapy can reduce heart attacks or strokes.
Steroid Dangers
Athletes who use steroids may pay a steep price. Side-effects, short term, include premature balding and problems sleeping. Long-term risks include heart and liver damage.
Heart Healthy Labor Day Food
Chef Walter stopped by Talk Philly to share a heart-healthy Labor Day recipe.
The Benefits Of Blueberries
Blueberries appear to have some significant advantages. This is because of naturally occurring antioxidants.
Study Finds People With Certain Blood Types Are More Prone To Heart Disease
Most people don’t often think about their blood type unless they are going to give blood or get blood. But it may become more important than ever.
Atypical Symptoms Of A Heart Attack
A squeezing sensation on the chest. Pain that can radiate to the arm or up into the jaw. Complaints of nausea and sweating. These are the typical signs of a heart attack, but there are other signs and symptoms as well.
The Risk Of Long Term High Blood Pressure
There are many reasons to be concerned about uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Get Chest Pain Checked Out
What should you do if you have chest pain and feel otherwise fine? There is no radiation to the jaw or any of those classic signs and there is no shortness of breath. Get it checked out no matter what.
Many people are faced with this decision every day and I consistently say the same thing which is to go to the doctor and have it checked out.
Health: Eat Your Way To A Flat Belly
Belly fat plagues millions of men and women, but some say you can minimize your middle by eating certain foods.
Coffee In Moderation May Be A Healthy Choice
If you like that cup of coffee there may be another great reason to enjoy it. Researchers have found that daily moderate coffee drinking may be linked with a lower risk of heart failure.
Relax Your Way To Better Health
How often do you relax? If you are like many of us the answer is not all that often and you could pay a steep price as a result.
Salt Is A Killer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world and salt can play a key role.
