Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A healthy lifestyle and annual screenings can help to lower the risk. Eighty percent of heart disease…
Commonly asked questions about your heart’s health
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition that affects about 1 out of every 3 adults. Routine screenings through regular checkups are very important for controlling hypertension and could…
I don’t feel bad, but my doctor told me I have hypertension. Why should I be concerned? People tend to have little or absolutely no symptoms from high blood pressure….
What is the difference between coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease? Coronary artery disease refers to the pathologic process affecting the coronary arteries (the blood vessels of the heart)….
PAD is a process that can affect every artery in the body. Arteries bring nutrient-rich, oxygenated blood to individual organs. The result of PAD is that plaque builds up in…
Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells, which play a major role in one’s ability to…