Oct
28
Are electronic cigarettes safe for someone with heart disease?
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MeanKitty asked:
I know someone with heart disease that quit smoking and wants to try the e cigarettes. Are these safe?
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I know someone with heart disease that quit smoking and wants to try the e cigarettes. Are these safe?
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Oct
27
How to lower your risk of heart disease?
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Rob asked:
What can cause heart disease or high blood pressure and how can you lower your risk of heart disease?
What can cause heart disease or high blood pressure and how can you lower your risk of heart disease?
What are the symptom of heart disease is pericarditis or aortic dissection it.
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Oct
26
Plans to Prevent Heart Disease
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Chris Marshall asked:
New plans have been unveiled to try and prevent heart disease which in turn could save over 7,000 lives over the next five years. Health professionals in Scotland also hope to prevent 27,000 heart attacks and other “cardiac events” by adopting a new approach.
The plan will provide preventative treatment for around 500,000 people, including risk assessments for all over-40s, in an attempt to stop those most at risk from developing heart disease. It also recommends that more people should be given statin drugs to reduce cholesterol. The plan has been drawn up by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign), which draws up guidelines for the NHS. The guidelines also recommend that, for the first time, doctors should take into account social status when deciding whether people need treatment to prevent heart disease.
It is expected that 50% of men in Scotland and 20% of women over the age of 40 could be prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins. As well as being provided with risk assessment and treatment, those with the highest risk of developing heart disease would be given lifestyle advice.
Patients with the most serious type of heart attack should be admitted to regional centres to have the blood clots and narrowed arteries removed and replaced with a device to keep the arteries open. If this is not possible within 90 minutes of diagnosis, they should rapidly receive the most effective clot-busting drugs. For those that are at risk of less severe heart attacks should receive early heart X-rays and be assessed for possible surgery. The guidelines also say that more patients with heart problems should be given implantable defibrillators to reduce the risk of sudden death and discharge arrangements for hospital patients with heart failure should be improved.
Speaking to the BBC, Professor Keith Fox of Sign said: “These guidelines bring together the most robust and up-to-date scientific evidence and the very best clinical expertise to detail how we can save thousands of people from developing and suffering the complications of heart disease.
“The result will be thousands of deaths avoided and tens of thousands of people whose lives will not be blighted by heart attacks, angina, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders and other complications that impair quality of life.”
Last year coronary heart disease (CHD) killed more than 10,000 people in Scotland alone. Deaths have fallen by 30% in the last 10 years due to previous Sign guidelines and it is hoped that these new guidelines will go some way to saving even more lives.
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New plans have been unveiled to try and prevent heart disease which in turn could save over 7,000 lives over the next five years. Health professionals in Scotland also hope to prevent 27,000 heart attacks and other “cardiac events” by adopting a new approach.
The plan will provide preventative treatment for around 500,000 people, including risk assessments for all over-40s, in an attempt to stop those most at risk from developing heart disease. It also recommends that more people should be given statin drugs to reduce cholesterol. The plan has been drawn up by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign), which draws up guidelines for the NHS. The guidelines also recommend that, for the first time, doctors should take into account social status when deciding whether people need treatment to prevent heart disease.
It is expected that 50% of men in Scotland and 20% of women over the age of 40 could be prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins. As well as being provided with risk assessment and treatment, those with the highest risk of developing heart disease would be given lifestyle advice.
Patients with the most serious type of heart attack should be admitted to regional centres to have the blood clots and narrowed arteries removed and replaced with a device to keep the arteries open. If this is not possible within 90 minutes of diagnosis, they should rapidly receive the most effective clot-busting drugs. For those that are at risk of less severe heart attacks should receive early heart X-rays and be assessed for possible surgery. The guidelines also say that more patients with heart problems should be given implantable defibrillators to reduce the risk of sudden death and discharge arrangements for hospital patients with heart failure should be improved.
Speaking to the BBC, Professor Keith Fox of Sign said: “These guidelines bring together the most robust and up-to-date scientific evidence and the very best clinical expertise to detail how we can save thousands of people from developing and suffering the complications of heart disease.
“The result will be thousands of deaths avoided and tens of thousands of people whose lives will not be blighted by heart attacks, angina, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders and other complications that impair quality of life.”
Last year coronary heart disease (CHD) killed more than 10,000 people in Scotland alone. Deaths have fallen by 30% in the last 10 years due to previous Sign guidelines and it is hoped that these new guidelines will go some way to saving even more lives.
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Oct
19
Understanding Congenital Heart Disease
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David Cowley asked:
Arguable the heart is the most important organ in the human body. Without the heart life would not be possible, it is responsible for getting neturients and oxygen throught the body by way of the circulatory system. Modern medicine has advanced greatly within the last 30 years and almost all heart diseases can be treated successfully if detected in time.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a malformation of the large blood vessel near the heart. Congenital heart disease is one of the most common forms of major birth defects in newborns, affecting approximately 8 percent of infants and is normally diagnosed within one week from birth.
Prior to birth the fetus is not effected by this birth defect. The blood circulates differently prior to birth and the fetus derives oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta. The fetal circulation has important communications between the upper heart chambers and the great blood vessels near the heart. Most types of congenital heart disease are well tolerated during fetal life and only present a problem after birth.
This disease can have different causes such as:
Environmental factors such as chemicals or drugs are sometimes to blame. If the mother develops measles or rubella, or consumes alcohol during pregnancy, the disease can impair the development of the fetus heart or other organs.
About 50 percent of children with Down’s syndrome also have CHD. Down’s Syndrome is caused by the presence of a single extra chromosome when the sperm cell and ovum join together. The general scientific option is that the extra chromosome produces extra enzymes in excessive quantity. It is believed that the excessive enzymes somehow cause them to interfere with each other and that the developing cells are inefficiently nourished and the bloodstream becomes clogged with the unused nutrients. As a result the organs and tissues do not mature properly. At birth the heart, lungs and brain are malformed and function poorly.
Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with Heart Disease such as Boron, Vitamin E, Ginkgo, Vitamin B, Amino Acid, Oat Bran , and Vitamin C.
Boron is known as the calcium helper and assists calcium absorption and utilization in the body.
Vitamin E supplies Oxygen to the heart and the other muscles in the body. Accelerates wound healing and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
Ginkgo Plus supplies a comprehensive range of important nutrients needed for the proper functioning of the vascular system and for improving blood circulation to the brain.
Vitamin B taken together as a team perform vital biological processes including aiding in the healing process for congestive heart failure and reduces fluid retention. It is required for the development of red blood cells.
Amino Acid helps regulate growth, digestion and maintaining the body’s immune system.
Oat Bran helps to regulate blood glucose levels, aids in lowering cholesterol, and helps in the removal of toxins.
Vitamin C is nature’s protective nutrient, essential for defending the body against pollution and infection and enhances the bodies’ immune system. Take 1,000 to 5,000 mg daily.
If you are at risk from Congenital Heart Disease then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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Arguable the heart is the most important organ in the human body. Without the heart life would not be possible, it is responsible for getting neturients and oxygen throught the body by way of the circulatory system. Modern medicine has advanced greatly within the last 30 years and almost all heart diseases can be treated successfully if detected in time.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a malformation of the large blood vessel near the heart. Congenital heart disease is one of the most common forms of major birth defects in newborns, affecting approximately 8 percent of infants and is normally diagnosed within one week from birth.
Prior to birth the fetus is not effected by this birth defect. The blood circulates differently prior to birth and the fetus derives oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta. The fetal circulation has important communications between the upper heart chambers and the great blood vessels near the heart. Most types of congenital heart disease are well tolerated during fetal life and only present a problem after birth.
This disease can have different causes such as:
Environmental factors such as chemicals or drugs are sometimes to blame. If the mother develops measles or rubella, or consumes alcohol during pregnancy, the disease can impair the development of the fetus heart or other organs.
About 50 percent of children with Down’s syndrome also have CHD. Down’s Syndrome is caused by the presence of a single extra chromosome when the sperm cell and ovum join together. The general scientific option is that the extra chromosome produces extra enzymes in excessive quantity. It is believed that the excessive enzymes somehow cause them to interfere with each other and that the developing cells are inefficiently nourished and the bloodstream becomes clogged with the unused nutrients. As a result the organs and tissues do not mature properly. At birth the heart, lungs and brain are malformed and function poorly.
Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with Heart Disease such as Boron, Vitamin E, Ginkgo, Vitamin B, Amino Acid, Oat Bran , and Vitamin C.
Boron is known as the calcium helper and assists calcium absorption and utilization in the body.
Vitamin E supplies Oxygen to the heart and the other muscles in the body. Accelerates wound healing and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
Ginkgo Plus supplies a comprehensive range of important nutrients needed for the proper functioning of the vascular system and for improving blood circulation to the brain.
Vitamin B taken together as a team perform vital biological processes including aiding in the healing process for congestive heart failure and reduces fluid retention. It is required for the development of red blood cells.
Amino Acid helps regulate growth, digestion and maintaining the body’s immune system.
Oat Bran helps to regulate blood glucose levels, aids in lowering cholesterol, and helps in the removal of toxins.
Vitamin C is nature’s protective nutrient, essential for defending the body against pollution and infection and enhances the bodies’ immune system. Take 1,000 to 5,000 mg daily.
If you are at risk from Congenital Heart Disease then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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Oct
17
How To Prevent Heart Disease - Try These 4 Natural Substances And Enjoy A Healthy Heart
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Jody Leadbitter asked:
Let’s face it, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the number 1 killer in America. Men have a greater tendency to develop heart-related diseases, but each year, more and more women are experiencing this condition.
For the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, several natural substances have been studied and found to be effective. Before you start on any natural form of treatment, though, make sure you first consult with your physician and obtain approval and constant supervision.
Natural Ways to prevent heart disease
Vitamin C improves the dilation of blood vessels in atherosclerotic patients and those affected by congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.
Vitamin B Complex breaks down homocysteine for improved heart performance.
CoQ10, when taken in combination with Vitamin E, has been found to help treat heart disease.
Fish oils have been found to reduce the risk of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, and heart palpitations.
Why Omega-3 fatty acids are so popular?
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils and mussels have earned the nod of hundreds of health professionals in recent years because of their role in the management and prevention of heart diseases.
Since the 1970s, there has been significant interest in the role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) due to the convincing results of several lab studies. One such study was made by Dyerberg and Bang on Greenland Eskimos. They found that these people had a lower incidence of death resulting from coronary heart disease, as compared to the Danes who lived on a “western” diet.
This, despite the fact that their diet was rich in fat (seal fat, mainly). After studying the results, they concluded that it was mainly the Eskimos’ diet, which was rich in Omega-3 PUFAs, that caused reduced thrombosis tendencies and increased vessel dilation.
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Let’s face it, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the number 1 killer in America. Men have a greater tendency to develop heart-related diseases, but each year, more and more women are experiencing this condition.
For the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, several natural substances have been studied and found to be effective. Before you start on any natural form of treatment, though, make sure you first consult with your physician and obtain approval and constant supervision.
Natural Ways to prevent heart disease
Vitamin C improves the dilation of blood vessels in atherosclerotic patients and those affected by congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.
Vitamin B Complex breaks down homocysteine for improved heart performance.
CoQ10, when taken in combination with Vitamin E, has been found to help treat heart disease.
Fish oils have been found to reduce the risk of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, and heart palpitations.
Why Omega-3 fatty acids are so popular?
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils and mussels have earned the nod of hundreds of health professionals in recent years because of their role in the management and prevention of heart diseases.
Since the 1970s, there has been significant interest in the role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) due to the convincing results of several lab studies. One such study was made by Dyerberg and Bang on Greenland Eskimos. They found that these people had a lower incidence of death resulting from coronary heart disease, as compared to the Danes who lived on a “western” diet.
This, despite the fact that their diet was rich in fat (seal fat, mainly). After studying the results, they concluded that it was mainly the Eskimos’ diet, which was rich in Omega-3 PUFAs, that caused reduced thrombosis tendencies and increased vessel dilation.
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Oct
11
Reversing the Effects of Heart Disease
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Andrew Bicknell asked:
For many people who are suffering from the effects of heart disease making some simple lifestyle changes is all it takes to reverse what can become a deadly condition if left untreated. The sad fact is that many who do suffer this disease fail to take the necessary steps to reverse it effects, which for the most part are relatively easy compared to the complications it can cause. Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system is key to preventing and/or reversing the effects of heart disease and the way to do that is through healthy lifestyle choices.
There are two changes that everyone with heart disease needs to make if they are to successfully mitigate its potential impact: a healthy diet and an exercise program.
Diet - The health and medical community have been telling people for years that eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to reverse the effects of heart disease. The first step is to avoid fatty foods, particularly saturated fat. Saturated fat leads to high levels of LDL Cholesterol, known as the bad cholesterol. This type of cholesterol forms plaque in the artery walls which narrows and hardens the arteries. This can cause a blood clot which can block the artery stopping blood flow or it can break free and cause a heart attack or stroke.
The best diet is a low fat diet that includes a good amount of foods high in fiber such as fruits and vegetables. Eat only lean cuts of meat and stick with low fat dairy products to avoid rising cholesterol levels. Even with information such as this the rate of heart disease in the United States remains high because many people simply do not follow this simple dietary advice.
Exercise - Your heart is a muscle and the only way to strengthen it is with exercise. Your heart becomes more efficient and doesn’t have to work as hard when it is strong. The best type of exercise is some form of cardiovascular or aerobic exercise such as walking. In fact walking is a good way to get started as it allows your heart and the rest of your cardiovascular system get used to your body’s new activity level. As you get stronger you can add more strenuous exercises like jogging, biking, swimming and weight lifting, or whatever form of exercise you may enjoy.
There is one other thing you can accomplish if you follow this type of plan. You can lose weight, which is a large risk for heart disease. Not only will your overall health be better but you will feel better about how you look and how you feel.
Reversing the effects of heart disease is relatively easy if you make the effort. Take little steps and before you know it you will be living a healthier lifestyle that will stick with you for the rest of your long life.
Oh, one other thing, if you smoke, stop! It’s that simple!
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For many people who are suffering from the effects of heart disease making some simple lifestyle changes is all it takes to reverse what can become a deadly condition if left untreated. The sad fact is that many who do suffer this disease fail to take the necessary steps to reverse it effects, which for the most part are relatively easy compared to the complications it can cause. Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system is key to preventing and/or reversing the effects of heart disease and the way to do that is through healthy lifestyle choices.
There are two changes that everyone with heart disease needs to make if they are to successfully mitigate its potential impact: a healthy diet and an exercise program.
Diet - The health and medical community have been telling people for years that eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to reverse the effects of heart disease. The first step is to avoid fatty foods, particularly saturated fat. Saturated fat leads to high levels of LDL Cholesterol, known as the bad cholesterol. This type of cholesterol forms plaque in the artery walls which narrows and hardens the arteries. This can cause a blood clot which can block the artery stopping blood flow or it can break free and cause a heart attack or stroke.
The best diet is a low fat diet that includes a good amount of foods high in fiber such as fruits and vegetables. Eat only lean cuts of meat and stick with low fat dairy products to avoid rising cholesterol levels. Even with information such as this the rate of heart disease in the United States remains high because many people simply do not follow this simple dietary advice.
Exercise - Your heart is a muscle and the only way to strengthen it is with exercise. Your heart becomes more efficient and doesn’t have to work as hard when it is strong. The best type of exercise is some form of cardiovascular or aerobic exercise such as walking. In fact walking is a good way to get started as it allows your heart and the rest of your cardiovascular system get used to your body’s new activity level. As you get stronger you can add more strenuous exercises like jogging, biking, swimming and weight lifting, or whatever form of exercise you may enjoy.
There is one other thing you can accomplish if you follow this type of plan. You can lose weight, which is a large risk for heart disease. Not only will your overall health be better but you will feel better about how you look and how you feel.
Reversing the effects of heart disease is relatively easy if you make the effort. Take little steps and before you know it you will be living a healthier lifestyle that will stick with you for the rest of your long life.
Oh, one other thing, if you smoke, stop! It’s that simple!
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Oct
11
if statins are taken regularly what effect do that have on crononary heart disease?
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Im doing my science hwk and i cant find anything to help me so i was wondering if the people of the world wide wed could
Im doing my science hwk and i cant find anything to help me so i was wondering if the people of the world wide wed could
if statins are taken regularly what effect do they have on heart disease??
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Oct
4
Losing Weight to Avoid Heart Disease
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Christina asked:
There is a great benefit acquired from losing weight, it can greatly help to avoid heart disease, diabetes and many other weight related illnesses. Though losing weight is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds.
The following are a few of the remarkable advantages from losing those excess weight.
Weight loss prevents high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
That is a three in one benefit from losing weight. It is a fact that heart disease and stroke are one of the primary reasons for disability and death in both men and women in the US. People who are overweight have a higher risk to have high levels of cholesterol in their blood stream as well as triglycerides (also known as blood fat).
Angina, one type of heart disease, could cause chest pains as well as a decrease in the oxygen pumped to the heart.
Sudden death also occurs from heart disease and stroke, and usually this strikes with very little warning, signs and symptoms.
It is a fact that by decreasing your weight by a mere five to ten percent, this could positively decrease the chances and help you avoid heart disease or a stroke. Plus, how your heart functions would also improve as well as your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride count will decrease.
Weight loss prevents type 2 diabetes
Diabetes puts in jeopardy one’s life as well as how one leads his or her life because of the complications that result from having it. Both types of diabetes, type one and type two are linked with being overweight. To those who already have diabetes, regular exercise and losing weight could help in controlling your blood sugar levels as well as the medication you may be currently taking. Increase your physical activity. You could simply walk, jog or dance. It helps get those blood streams moving as well as lose those unnecessary pounds.
Weight loss helps reduce your risk for cancer
Being overweight is linked with a number of kinds of cancer. Specially for women, the common types of cancer that is associated with being overweight include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, ovary, breast, and colon. This is not meant to scare you, this is only to keep you informed. Men are at risk too from developing cancer if they are overweight. These include cancer of the colon, prostate and rectum. Extra weight, a diet high in fat and cholesterol should as much as possible be avoided.
Weight loss reduces sleep apnea
Or it could eliminate it all together. Sleep apnea is a condition wherein one could temporarily stop breathing for a brief period and then would continue to snore heavily. Sleep apnea could cause drowsiness or sleepiness during the day and – because of being overweight – could result in heart failure. Shedding those excess pounds could help in eliminating this problem.
Weight loss reduces the pain of osteoarthritis
When one weighs heavily, the joints of his or her knees, hips and lower back would have to exert double – if not triple – effort to carry him or her through out his / her waking, walking and moving life. This could cause tension and stress on these joints. Weight loss decreases the load these joints carry thus decreasing – if not eliminating – the pain of one who has osteoarthritis.
Losing weight besides the fact of trying to avoid heart disease will carry many other health benefits as well.
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There is a great benefit acquired from losing weight, it can greatly help to avoid heart disease, diabetes and many other weight related illnesses. Though losing weight is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds.
The following are a few of the remarkable advantages from losing those excess weight.
Weight loss prevents high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
That is a three in one benefit from losing weight. It is a fact that heart disease and stroke are one of the primary reasons for disability and death in both men and women in the US. People who are overweight have a higher risk to have high levels of cholesterol in their blood stream as well as triglycerides (also known as blood fat).
Angina, one type of heart disease, could cause chest pains as well as a decrease in the oxygen pumped to the heart.
Sudden death also occurs from heart disease and stroke, and usually this strikes with very little warning, signs and symptoms.
It is a fact that by decreasing your weight by a mere five to ten percent, this could positively decrease the chances and help you avoid heart disease or a stroke. Plus, how your heart functions would also improve as well as your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride count will decrease.
Weight loss prevents type 2 diabetes
Diabetes puts in jeopardy one’s life as well as how one leads his or her life because of the complications that result from having it. Both types of diabetes, type one and type two are linked with being overweight. To those who already have diabetes, regular exercise and losing weight could help in controlling your blood sugar levels as well as the medication you may be currently taking. Increase your physical activity. You could simply walk, jog or dance. It helps get those blood streams moving as well as lose those unnecessary pounds.
Weight loss helps reduce your risk for cancer
Being overweight is linked with a number of kinds of cancer. Specially for women, the common types of cancer that is associated with being overweight include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, ovary, breast, and colon. This is not meant to scare you, this is only to keep you informed. Men are at risk too from developing cancer if they are overweight. These include cancer of the colon, prostate and rectum. Extra weight, a diet high in fat and cholesterol should as much as possible be avoided.
Weight loss reduces sleep apnea
Or it could eliminate it all together. Sleep apnea is a condition wherein one could temporarily stop breathing for a brief period and then would continue to snore heavily. Sleep apnea could cause drowsiness or sleepiness during the day and – because of being overweight – could result in heart failure. Shedding those excess pounds could help in eliminating this problem.
Weight loss reduces the pain of osteoarthritis
When one weighs heavily, the joints of his or her knees, hips and lower back would have to exert double – if not triple – effort to carry him or her through out his / her waking, walking and moving life. This could cause tension and stress on these joints. Weight loss decreases the load these joints carry thus decreasing – if not eliminating – the pain of one who has osteoarthritis.
Losing weight besides the fact of trying to avoid heart disease will carry many other health benefits as well.
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Oct
1
Is it possible to completely eliminate chance of heart disease?
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Dylan asked:
Is there a way to completely, 100% prevent heart disease? Or is there a way that just hasn’t been found yet? Or is it impossible by nature?
Thanks for the answers! I find it curious, though, that heart disease is only present in developed countries. It is a “Western disease”, and hasn’t been around for all that long. I don’t know exactly how long, but if you go a certain amount of years back in history there was no such thing as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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Is there a way to completely, 100% prevent heart disease? Or is there a way that just hasn’t been found yet? Or is it impossible by nature?
Thanks for the answers! I find it curious, though, that heart disease is only present in developed countries. It is a “Western disease”, and hasn’t been around for all that long. I don’t know exactly how long, but if you go a certain amount of years back in history there was no such thing as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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