Heart Disease - Treatment & Advice

Cholesterol has vital jobs in our bodies. Excess LDL cholesterol is bad, but the HDL type is good. Our diet helps to control the ratio between the two forms.

This article defines systolic and diastolic pressure, ranges of normal readings, and conditions like prehypertension and hypertension. Includes labeled photos and a video tutorial.

This article briefly summarizes the causes and implications of coronary heart disease and explains major risk factors for the disease.

Although certain signs of heart attack are the same between women and men, there are some important differences, as well. Learn about the differences. It may save a life!

In this article, common causes of high LDL cholesterol are discussed, and suggestions for improving cholesterol levels are given in the conclusion.