In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February as American Heart Month – a national observance for Americans to raise awareness about heart disease and to promote heart health. Consider protecting your heart all month long by following a few key steps: 1. Schedule a Check-Up Schedule a check-up with your healthcare provider this month […]
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Learn more about Blood Clots with Marlboro Drug Company More commonly known as a blood clot, a thrombus is a medical emergency and a life-threatening event. Blood clotting is a natural part of the healing process when bleeding injuries occur. After the injury heals, the body naturally breaks down the blood clot that is no
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Almost one out of every four people in North America has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure can lead to a number of medical conditions including heart/kidney disease and stroke. Some risk factors include being overweight, smoking, drinking alcohol and comsuming caffeine. Regular exercise can reduce your risk by 20-50% and
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The risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) may be increased by a history of gallstone disease, researchers at Tulane University have concluded. Gallstone disease, one of the most common and costly gastrointestinal disorders in the United States, has similar risk factors as coronary heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor
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Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is necessary for every cell in your body. There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL), often referred to as “good cholesterol,” and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad cholesterol.” LDL is called “bad cholesterol” because it can build up in your artery walls and lead to a
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