November 17 2017Olive oil. Oats. And of course, salmon galore. Most of us know full well that these are the foods healthy hearts are made of. But they’re not the only ones that can help keep your ticker in tip-top shape. Recent research shows that plenty of other clean eating staples can do good things for your...
Read more October 18 2017The mention of chest pain is often related to images of a heart attack, but there are plenty of other diseases and conditions that can trigger this symptom. These chest pain-causing conditions range from benign to dangerous. Here are 8 conditions that can cause chest pain. Heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when a person’s stomach contents—including the...
Read more September 4 2017September 3-10 is Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week. So what is this heart disease all about? Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a disease of the heart muscle. The name means CARDIO – heart, MYO – muscle, PATHY – disease. It is unknown how many people in Australia have this condition currently, but a general estimate suggests...
Read more March 20 2017 7 Tips for a Healthy, Heart-Friendly Diet Diet, for someone with heart disease, is quite a big deal! Together with other healthy habits, it can slow or potentially reverse the narrowing of the heart’s arteries thus helping prevent further complications. The ideal diet for someone with heart disease is one that curbs bad...
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