Hypercholesterolemia Currently, 620,000 familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients with extremely high level of blood cholesterol live in the United States. FH is defined as a set of genetic …
Stroke is Affecting More People Worldwide
With more and better medical facilities available, one would expect that the frequency of conditions like stroke would be falling. However, even with these latest advancements, the diseases are still …
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Simple Physical Activity in Old Age Extend Life
It is common knowledge that physical activity improves health and thus contributes to longevity. It is, however, debatable how intensive these physical activities should be to help in extending the …
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Risk of Stroke is higher in Anxious People
Stroke is supposed to be the number four cause of all deaths and is a leading factor behind mortality in people around the world. It has always been linked with cardiovascular diseases and depression. …
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Stroke to Cost US Healthcare More
According to a statement released this week by the American Heart Association, the number of strokes in the US will rise over the next 17 years and the costs linked with this increase will …
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
A great question from DJ. Cardiovascular disease, or heart and arterial disease, is the most common cause of death through a medical disorder in the United States and most developed countries. Each …