Salt and Heart Disease

Image is from Live Science Do you know how much salt you consume on a daily basis? If not, you are not alone. Most people erroneously believe that their salt consumption is under control because they don’t pick up the salt shaker at home very often and when they...

How to Prevent Heart Disease

Image is from Born to Style the World Heart disease is caused by problems with your blood flow through the arteries and chambers of your heart. One major cause of heart disease is the buildup of plaque in the walls of your arteries which is called atherosclerosis....

Chocolate Protects Against Heart Attacks

Chocolate: Even More Positives! Everybody likes chocolate, and they should–it’s more than just delicious and tempting. It actually does have some nutrients. Certainly, the way in which it is regularly eaten often involves many “fats” which...

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

The symptoms of heart and cardiovascular diseases can vary widely from no perceptible symptoms to intense pains or a racing heartbeat. A review of the most common heart and cardiovascular diseases according to the Mayo Clinic and their symptoms is provided in the...