1. Nuts are very good for you, with heart-healthy fats (mostly unsaturated), plant sterols and fibre that can help reduce bad cholesterol levels. 2. Walnuts are some of the best plant-based sources of helpful omega 3 fatty acids. These fats are also found in fish, such as salmon. 3. Nuts can be a better snack for you than cheese or fatty meats and better than crackers, pretzels and chips. ... read more »

Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, usually after your eyes. If you have a nice and welcoming smile, it is the best way to break the ice and establish a rapport or relationship. But some individuals are ashamed or embarrassed about their smiles, so you rarely see them smile. This makes them seem distant or off-putting. People who rarely smile are most likely ... read more »

Heartworm disease is one of the common and most dangerous diseases seen in dogs. Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofloria immitis, this worm is spread from one canine to the other via mosquitoes. Though this parasite is seen in a number of hosts like cats, human beings etc, it is potentially more dangerous to dogs than other animals. And outdoor pets are most likely to get this... read more »

Living in a healthy environment is important as is having enough income to spend on food, housing and other essentials. Here are just some key ways of keeping healthy. Heart disease is one of the most common killers in the western world. Having a heart attack is like getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. "It brings a lot of things to attention that one never thought about before. O... read more »

This is advice that could save your life. It is about "matters of the heart," but it is in terms of keeping your heart healthy so you can live a long and productive life. No matter what your age, once you reach adulthood, you need to keep a check on things like blood cholesterol and triglycerides. The only problem is that you need to have a doctor order the tests for you. The te... read more »

What happens in Cardiac murmur and what are its symptoms. Cardiac murmur happens when the heart makes an extra noise as it pumps blood.This is over an above the normal sound of a beating heart that doctors can hear while using a stethoscope.Murmurs are heard in upto 40% children particularly at 3 to 4 years of age. A murmur does not necessarily mean your child has a heart malformation. In most cas... read more »

What is so special about wine? What is it that makes it potentially more protective against coronary heart disease, and perhaps other diseases, that other forms of alcohol? What is so special about wine? What is it that makes it potentially more protective against coronary heart disease, and perhaps other diseases, that other forms of alcohol? In recent years, scientists have concluded without ... read more »

You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do today can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect of heart disease or worsen it. The key is to control risk factors. Granted that you cannot control every risk factor for heart disease such as family history but you can definitely do something about your behavior. Age and gender also influence your risk of heart disease. Y... read more »