In the last post , I discussed fish oil vitamins, and what they are.  So why take fish oil as a heart  vitamin if you can simply eat fish?  What follows is some information to consider when deciding how you will get the required omega-3 fatty acids into your body in order to benefit your heart health. Read more »

It is important to recognize the differences between heart attacks and angina episodes.  However, if you are not sure, do not hesitate in seeking medical help immediately. Read more »

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction or MI for short, is a type of heart disease that falls under the category of coronary artery disease.  This is because it is the coronary arteries that become completely blocked during a heart attack.  Read more »

It is a well-known fact that people who regularly consume cold-water fish also have a lower incidence of heart disease in their populations. There is also a decreased mortality rate from heart-related problems in people who include fish in their diets. Read more »

As mentioned in previous posts, heart disease refers to a number of conditions or diseases that can affect the heart and its circulatory system.  In some cases, some people’s hearts become infected by bacteria or viruses and this causes heart disease.  For some others, they have problems with the internal structures of the heart (ex. the valves), and this can lead to heart disease.  But for a lot of us, heart disease is caused by our lifestyles.  What follows are some heart disease causes related to our everyday lifestyles and things that we can control: Read more »

As we already know, men and women are very different.  It’s the same when it comes to heart disease.  In particular, what I want to talk to you about today is how a woman’s chances of developing heart disease is less before menopause.  That is why it can seem like more men have heart disease than women.  Read more »