Several celebrities have come forward to make a brave statement about their health. There are several who have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. With over 73.6 million Americans affected by high blood pressure, it stands to reason that some celebrities would be affected. By sharing their experiences they can help others to take [...]

Heart disease is a very serious problem for people due to their poor lifestyles and by not taking care of themselves. In fact, it’s as serious as being the leading cause of death for both men and women, but this by no means it will be your fate too–there are many steps to take to [...]

Food and lifestyle play a major role in getting heart disease, or cardiovascular disease. In fact, one hundred years ago, heart disease was very rare. People ate a lot healthier and got more exercise than people do today. Now that we are in the 21st century, cardiovascular disease is at epidemic proportions. In [...]

Just how do you know if you are having a heart attack? Not everyone will have the same symptoms and, sometimes, there are no symptoms at all. If you think that you could be experiencing a heart attack, do not wait any longer than 5 or 10 minutes to call for help; it [...]

Having successful heart surgery in this day and age is a very common occurance thanks to the breakthroughs in medical science over the past several years. However, there are still risks that can occur after having the heart surgery.
Just as with any type of surgery, there is always the risk of developing an infection [...]

The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body. It is the main source of blood flow and also provides oxygen into the organs. It beats rhythmically and has continuous movement, however in some cases the heart may not perform the way it should.
One of the most [...]

Heart attacks affect millions of people every year. Celebrities and famous people are not immune to heart attacks and plenty have endured them. Some have been able to recover and continue with their careers. Others have not been so lucky and have died as a result of a heart attack. Famous people may be able [...]

There are many different types of heart disease including; Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction/MI), Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Disease, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Defects, Congenital Heart Defects in Infants/Children, Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy), and Pericarditis. These are the top 10 heart problems and each have different but similar symptoms.
The symptoms for [...]