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Heart Disease Risk Factors Knowledge Base

What disease will these risk factors of heart disease will lead to? ? The risk factors are: 1.)cholesterol 2.)High blood pressure 3.)smoking 4.)diabetes mellitus 5.)obesity Note: My question means that what will be the heart disease that will be the effect of the following risk factors.

What are the modifiable risk factors of heart disease? What should you do if heart disease runs in your family?

What are the risk factors for heart disease? Heart problems run in my family, and i often feel shortness of breath...and my heart will beat fast..then slow. any help would be great,thanks!

What is the difference between primary and secondary risk factors for heart disease? And a reputable source would also be greatly appreciated.

What are the four risk factors of heart disease and could you explain them?

List all non controllable risk factors for heart disease. Eplain the role each of these factors has in? determining a person's overall level of fitness and health.

what is meant by "risk factors" for heart disease? im doing my homework and the 1st question is what is meant my risk factors for heart disease and i have no idea cos our teacher never told us about risk factors so WTF R THEY?

What are the risk factors for heart disease in women?

How can I publish my research work on Ischemic Heart Disease IHD/ Coronary Artery Disease CAD & risk factors?

What are the risk factors for Lung Diseases and Coronary Heart Disease? Ive got an assignment to do, I have been sitting here for half an hour researching the answer and still cant manage to find one that i can put into my own words.. Any help? I will be SO grateful!!! x

risk factors for heart disease? How far should you go back for family history of heart disease because my uncle died when he was in is early fourties.

List all controllable risk factors for heart disease. Explain how each factor can be controlled.?

I have no risk factors for heart disease. My total cholestorol is 184. My bad is 123. Am I okay? My HDL is 45, my LDL is 123 and my triglycerides are 82. I excercise on a treadmill 4-5 times a week for 40 minutes. I am not stressed and I watch my fat intake faithfully. Why is the LDL so high when it is supposed to be under l00?

what are the risk factors of coronary heart disease?

risk factors in heart disease?

Which of the following is not a voluntary risk factor for heart disease?

Is menopause a risk factor for heart disease.? I haven't had my period for a year and a half - had bypass surgery for cad 6 months ago. What should I be doing or should I be concerned.

What are the four major factors that are known to increase the risk of coronory heart disease.? What is coronary heart disease?

Would FDA Regulations of tobacco products help reduce smoking, a major risk factor for heart disease?

How can hypertension be a risk factor for heart disease?

What are three risk factors that increase the chances of developing heart disease? thanku

what are some risk factor from heart disease? and what can i do to prevent each risks?I have a couple family that had it so I want to know more about it

Obesity is one of the risk factors that increases the chance of coronary heart disease (CHD).....? .....explain how poor diet and obesity can affect the health of the heart. This is my biology question for homework and I am struggling to answer this. It is 7 marks and I have only managed to think up a few marks so far. If someone could help me out, it would be much appreciated. Just 5 or 6 bullet points or so would help. Thanks again. :)

heart disease question? Which one of the following is NOT considered a primary coronary heart disease risk factor? a. smoking b. hypertension c. hypercholesterolemia d. obesity e. alcohol consumption

Which is the best heart disease risk calculator online? I know there are quite a few. I want to know which one is the best - I'm assuming it's the one that factors the most variables....Everything from weight to diet and exercise habits? Which is the best free one?

Is there actual PROOF that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease? I know high cholesterol is a risk factor to heart disease...BUT, I always see arguments on here stating that it does not cause heart disease. What proof is there? And if there is why are insurance companies saying that this is a risk.....it's more money for them to shelf out.

type A personality is risk factor for heart disease,is it true? yes/no

6 risks factors of heart disease??????????? Thanks Dimaond :P xxxxxxx

If I have very few heart attack risk factors, should I still be worried? I am a 21 year old caucasian male. I am overweight, however up until a few years ago I was a multi sport athlete. I used to be a smoker, but quit cold turkey 7 months ago. Nobody on either side of my family tree has ever had heart disease or stroke. My normal resting blood pressure is around 112/68. I do not have diabetes, nor does anyone in my family. The only unknown is my cholesterol. I had a cardiac workup done a year and a half ago which involved an echo, a stress echo, and a 24-hour holter, and all three (according to the cardiologist) came back perfectly healthy. I have severe anxiety and have for quite a while, and it is all centered on an obsessive fear of heart attacks. No fewer than 10 different doctors have told me I have a healthy heart and should not be worried, but I still feel symptoms. Occasional severe left elbow pain, tingling in my left ring/middle finger, occasional shortness of breath. I know that these are all possible heart symptoms, so is it my anxiety giving my psychosomatic symptoms, or should I be worried?

Heart disease misconception? Which of the following is false? Ischemic heart disease is a risk factor for heart failure. Patients with angina are always diagnosed as ischemic heart disease.

hereditary heart disease? My grandmother on my father's side dropped dead at 40 while anging clothes from a massive heart attack with no previous signs. My grandfather (also father's side) had bypass surgery after a heart attack when he was fifty and numerous surgeries since then (he's now 70). My father had his first heart attack when he was 32, then has had bypass surgery 4 times since then, twelve years ago (inlcuding quadruple bypass). On my mom's side nobody ever has heart disease (except my aunt who has slow heart rate and a weak heart). I am 22 years old, have already had two children (preeclampsia with both). I am very overweight, weiging 270 lbs. for the last 2 years. My BP is good (avg. 130/73), and so is my cholesterol (total is below 200 level, but my good is a little low and my bad is a little high). I have very fast resting pulse, and occasionally my heart will skip beats (like a record skipping). Also, random sharp stabbing chest pain. Even though I'm young, could I have heart disease, or could it be from my severe panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder? I know I need to lose weight (WORKING ON IT), but what are the chances my heart is "bad" or that I am in danger because of it? Thanks for any help!!! Is this anxiety/panic/PTSD related? Could it be heart disease? Does my age mean anything regarding risk factors for heart disease?

Anxiety/panic disorder or heart disease? My grandmother on my father's side dropped dead at 40 while anging clothes from a massive heart attack with no previous signs. My grandfather (also father's side) had bypass surgery after a heart attack when he was fifty and numerous surgeries since then (he's now 70). My father had his first heart attack when he was 32, then has had bypass surgery 4 times since then, twelve years ago (inlcuding quadruple bypass). On my mom's side nobody ever has heart disease (except my aunt who has slow heart rate and a weak heart). I am 22 years old, have already had two children (preeclampsia with both). I am very overweight, weiging 270 lbs. for the last 2 years. My BP is good (avg. 130/73), and so is my cholesterol (total is below 200 level, but my good is a little low and my bad is a little high). I have very fast resting pulse, and occasionally my heart will skip beats (like a record skipping). Also, random sharp stabbing chest pain. Even though I'm young, could I have heart disease, or could it be from my severe panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder? I know I need to lose weight (WORKING ON IT), but what are the chances my heart is "bad" or that I am in danger because of it? Thanks for any help!!! Is this anxiety/panic/PTSD related? Could it be heart disease? Does my age mean anything regarding risk factors for heart disease?

early symptoms of heart disease? i'm 36 and over the last year i have been getting chest pains followed by a shooting pain down my left arm and sometimes in my back. it makes me want to itch its such a sharp pain. i also get very breathless lately and get tired easily. i get the occassional palpatations and the doc said it was anxiety so i started taking st johns wort. i have no family history of heart disease...although my grandad died of a heart attack when he was mid 70's...but that was because he had anunderlying problem and he hated going to the doctors! i am slim and i used to be fairly active until a year ago when i have become more housebound due to moving to the country and no car! my blood presure has always been normal. i had the latest check done at asda pharamacy and the diastolic was high but i was told if its usually normal it could be due to the strong coffee i had just drunk or the jog i did into the pharamcy lol i have had a constant heavy feeling in my chest for the last year too..like i have a contstant cold/congestion. i permanently have a blocked nose. when i do excercise and i try taking my pulse it's all over the place and often i can't feel it in my wrist and have to use my neck do you think the pains are due to my heart or my chest/lungs i have no risk factors for heart disease??? but i am very worried. i have kids to care for and i have seen friends lost already to heart attacks and it scares me. the doc said is was anxiety and packed me off with wacky pills and refered me for counselling. also asked how i'm coping with the kids. not once did she bother even consider my heart...obviously its easier to say i've got anxiety and stress! i walked out feeling like a nutter! i was born with a hole in my heart also had had to have ecg's when i was a baby. but i was discharged in the end

Tackling heart disease and poverty? Hi everyone, i am doing some research about the relationship of heart disease and poor population. There are a lot of risk factors trigger heart diseases. Poverty is one of the most that can affect the life style, diet and etc...if you have any thought or opinions, let me know! I want to do a detatil research. If you have any website or resources that are related to this, can you let me know? Thank you very much for your time.

I'm high risk for heart disease any suggestions for good food low in salt? Do you have to cut out fat and salt I just found out that I'm at high risk for a heart attack. No big surprise to me actually because I knew it was coming. But I was told to stay off the salt eat foods with no sodium. What about other factors like high in sugar or fat. What if it is low in salt but high in another area how do I know what is good? I heart garlic is good for your heart but doesn't it have salt in it.

angina-ischaemic heart disease? Which of the following is false? Heart failure is characterized by an impaired ability of the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Ischemic heart disease is a risk factor for heart failure. Angina is a symptom commonly described by patients as “chest pain” Patients with angina are always diagnosed as ischemic heart disease.

How can I fight my at-risk-for-heart-disease genes? I'll be 18 in a few months, and my dad recently had a 5 bypass open-heart surgery. He's in his upper 40s, so he's pretty young for all this. My sister and I had a Berkley done to see if we were at risk, and guess who has the bad gene? Me. My trigs were in the 300s and insulin (maybe?) was 72. I am a pretty healthy eater most of the time (no red meat, hardly any fried foods, and only water), but I do eat a lot of sweets. They're my downfall. Anyway, I was wondering if my results were purely genetic, or if my diet has that heavy of an influence on my risk factor. I'm currently taking Niasan (?) and have a cardiologist appt. soon. And I'm 5'7 at 117 pounds if that matters. Just wanting any similar stories/tips/etc. Thanks.

What are some recommended ways to protect yourself against heart disease? What are the best preventive measures one can take to avoid Cardiovascular Disease? Which of the contributing, major risk factors can be controlled, and hopefully changed?

Coronary Heart Disease? How can the term "risk factor" be explained? What are some behavioral risk factors for coronary heart disease? I understand that the first symptom of coronary heart disease may be a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. This is why medical professionals use screening tests to detect the presence and severity of coronary disease before it causes problems or sends an individual to an emergency department with severe symptoms. Thanks in advance :)

Risk Factors? What are my risk factors of getting heart disease that was on my mom's side and breast cancer that was on my dad's side?

How much does Type 1 Diabetes increase the risk of CHD and other cardiovascular health issues? Hello people. I see diabetes listed as a risk factor for heart diseases and I wonder how bad it really is to have diabetes. Is it as bad as smoking? I suppose it depends on how well diabetes is controlled but I just want to get an idea of what damage high blood sugar does to you body. Cheers.

Coronary heart disease, LDL/HDL ratio or smoking? are there any good primary sources that mention this issue? Which one is the most important risk factor for coronary heart disease? is it the ratio of LDL/HDL or is it smoking? Thanks

heart disease really need help? what factors increase the risk of heart disease.

risk factors that you can and cannot control? HI, Home sick from school writing a report for health. Fun right? ha anyways uhm i need to know the four risk factors you can and cannot control for heart disease. I know some that you cannot control are: age, gender, and genetics, but I can't think of the fourth one. as for the ones that you can control: I think it's diet, exercise, sleep, and whether or not you do drugs and alchohol? help is appreciated. thanks

Pathophyiology of coronary heart disease? if you had to write an overview of the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease, what things wud u put in? i've been told that the risk factors aren't really specific to pathophysiology. any advice appreciated.

Omacor: Is it available in Canada? Omacor® is a new medication that consists of a high concentration of highly purified omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in November 2004, this new drug is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia and is meant to serve as an adjunctive therapy in addition to healthy eating habits, and the control of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels. Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition in which triglyceride levels exceed 500 mg/dL and could be a precursor to serious heart disease if not properly addressed. This medication, which is manufactured by Pronova Biocare and Reliant Pharmaceuticals, was released on the US market in the fall of 2005.

How does gender affect coronary heart disease (CHD)? I've got a school project where I need to find research on CHD and all the risk factors, but I can't find anything regarding how being male or female affects your chances of suffering from this disease... Please help!

People who know about the heart? ( 5 questions? )? -name 4 risk factors for heart disease. -describe the left ventricle and its function - describe the right ventricle and its function. - where is the tricuspid valve? - What is the function os the superior and inferior vena cava?

What is meant by ischemic heart disease? Can someone give me 3 examples, the pathogenesis, the risk factors, and possible complications

How much of an impact do cholesterol levels have on coronary heart disease? And also, what are the most effective potential public health approaches that can be taken to reduce cholesterol as a risk factor?

heart and depression? hello, i have heard recently that even though a persons heart is good, it can be damaged eventually if someone is depressed all the time or things negative thoughts...is this true? also, even if someone does not do any risk factors for heart disease, can we still get it genetically? is there a way to supress that if its true? thanks

Could severe anxiety/panic disorder, PTSD affect your heart rate and rhythm? My grandmother on my father's side dropped dead at 40 while anging clothes from a massive heart attack with no previous signs. My grandfather (also father's side) had bypass surgery after a heart attack when he was fifty and numerous surgeries since then (he's now 70). My father had his first heart attack when he was 32, then has had bypass surgery 4 times since then, twelve years ago (inlcuding quadruple bypass). On my mom's side nobody ever has heart disease (except my aunt who has slow heart rate and a weak heart). I am 22 years old, have already had two children (preeclampsia with both). I am very overweight, weiging 270 lbs. for the last 2 years. My BP is good (avg. 130/73), and so is my cholesterol (total is below 200 level, but my good is a little low and my bad is a little high). I have very fast resting pulse, and occasionally my heart will skip beats (like a record skipping). Also, random sharp stabbing chest pain. Even though I'm young, could I have heart disease, or could it be from my severe panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder? I know I need to lose weight (WORKING ON IT), but what are the chances my heart is "bad" or that I am in danger because of it? Thanks for any help!!! Is this anxiety/panic/PTSD related? Could it be heart disease? Does my age mean anything regarding risk factors for heart disease?

web site for nutrition and how americans eat? Consider the following dietary risk factor for heart disease: a diet high in saturated fats and low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Also consider the fact that billions of dollars are spent each year on food advertisements exhorting Americans to eat more junk foods. Taking the above mentioned factors into account, respond to the following: What types of foods do you think Americans are eating in place of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains? What nutrients and food substances are they getting from these foods? How are these foods linked to diseases? Do you think there is place for junk foods in a diet plan?

Various heart questions? 1) what is the size of the human heart? 2) describe the fetal heart's developmental stages. 3) describe the pericardium and its function. 4) what is the function of the Adora and what are the sections of the aorta? 5)describe the pulmonary arteries and its function. 6)name 4 risk factors for heart disease. 7)describe the left ventricle and its function 8) describe the right ventricle and its function. 9) where is the tricuspid valve? 10) What is the function os the superior and inferior vena cava? 11) describe the right atrium and its function 12)What is the purpose of the cardiovascular system? 13) what is arteriosclerosis? 14) Describe what happens in a myocardial infarction. 15) what three types of excersice are needed for a healthy heart ? describe each. 16) Name 4 differences ebtween an angina and a heart attack. 17) Describe a heart healthy diet. 18) what three major waves of electrical signals appear on the ECG/EKG? describe each wave. 19) what regulates the rhythm of the heartbeat? 20) Describe ventricular systole. ((NO , you are not doing my hw for me)) Thank you to ANYONE who answers :D

Can you have a heart attack without a pre-existing heart condition? Can a perfectly healthy individual without any underlying heart condition and without any typical risk factors suffer a sudden, random heart attack? A person with no family history of heart disease, perfect cholesterol, perfect blood pressure, etc. and absolutely NO previous heart condition. Can it happen? Or is there always an official cause of a heart attack? JB, but what you're saying is that even in the event that there was an undiagnosed problem, there still IS a pre-existing problem that eventually lead to the heart attack, correct?

How does my paragraph sound (research paper)and thesis? Treatment for Heart Disease Heart disease is a general term that refers to any disease or condition of the heart. The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood to the arteries and creates pressure in them. Today coronary heart disease accounts for about 45 percent of all deaths (Dr. Judson Colley). It is frightening to realize that a large percentage of the cause of deaths in society is attributed to heart disease. The lack of awareness and emphasis further contribute to this percentage. Although a lot of people have some knowledge or awareness of heart disease and its risk factors, many people, sadly, do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease or are not motivated to take preventative measures.

Is meat eating a major cause of disease? • Meat and Diabetes: A high consumption of saturated fatty acids can lead to an insulin resistance and encourages the development of diabetes mellitus. Animal products generally contain a lot of saturated fatty acids. • Meat and Obesity: Saturated fatty acids further the development of being overweight. Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and circulatory disorders. • Meat and Bones: On the average, meat products contain more phosphorus then calcium. A raised phosphorus/calcium ratio results in an increased release of calcium from the bones. As some studies have shown, there is a close relationship between a high dietary consumption of phosphates and a raised risk of osteoporosis and broken bones. • Meat and Cancer: The National Institute of Health, the largest medical research institution in the world, determined in 2001 an increased risk of cancer with the consumption of red meat. Argentina and Uruguay are some of the world’s largest consumers of beef and also belong to the countries with the highest rates of breast and colon cancer. A study by the University of Minnesota published in September 2002 shows that the consumption of barbecued red meat promotes the development of pancreatic cancer. Taken from this site: http://www.universal-life.cc/english/animals/what_has_eyes_s443_layout2.htm What do you think?

Hi i have some homework about heart disease please help? 1. Most peopleno when they are going to have a heart attack. true or false 2.how many people die a minute from a heart attack? 3.Because the body doesn't make cholesterol, it is wise to consume a diet that contains a modest amount of cholesterol. true or false 4.What has been fighting heart disease for over ? yrs. 5.Does heart disease have a cure? 6.Do men and women have the same heart attack signs? 7.Low blood pressure can reduce the risk of a heart attack? 8.Most people who unknowingly suffer from heart disease will die of a heart attack true or false 9.Most people know that they have heart disease before they have a heart attack? 10. What is the number one killer in women? 11. HDL is a major contributing factor for heart disease? true or false 12.Statin drugs were shown not to be beneficial for people with high cholesterol? true or false

Will medicine endorse surgical removal of visceral fat? Excessive visceral fat is known to be a risk factor for heart disease. Will medicine ever endorse removal of visceral fat by surgery ( as in a tummy tuck ) as a preventative measure against heart disease?

How high are my risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest? I don't exercise. I eat what ever I want (I skip veggies, but eat bananas and grapes) I eat spaghetti with red sauce. I eat meats, I drink sodas I have a family history of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes on both sides on my family. I sometimes have chest pain I sometimes feel palpitations of my heart I am 23 years old I weight 111 pounds I have 3 kids (I don't know if this matters or not) My normal blood pressure is 96/64 (not sure if that matters to much in women because most doctors can't even recognize heart attack risks in women.) I am a non-smoker I do not drink alchohol I drink milk I drink soda I drink water I can call my ob's office tomorrow and find that out my cholesterol levels

Pathophysiology of coronary heart disease...help!? For part of my essay, i have to write about a page and a half on the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease. This has to be just an overview. What types of things would i write about? Risk factors? Athersclerosis? What else? Would you go into detail about the changes that occur in the arteries etc?

Please Tell me What You Think Of My Essay Answer? The question is: Justify the reason why cardiovascular disease is one of the major national health priority areas in Australia. Cardiovascular Disease is the number one killer disease, it also causes sever chronic conditions which is treated over a long period of time. With preventative medicine or treatment within a time frame, a patient probably, Could have been prevented, or problems be minimized. This is also one of the highest expenses medically for insurances/government. Unlike many other chronic medical conditions, Cardiovascular disease is treatable and reversible, even after a long history of disease. Treatment is primarily focused on diet and stress reduction. The heart needs a steady supply of blood to function effectively. Cardiovascular disease is a general term that describes conditions caused by an interrupted or diminished blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle. The main cardiovascular diseases are heart attack, angina, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). As a group, these diseases are the leading cause of death in Australia. In 2001, an estimated 3.2 million Australians, or 17 per cent of the population, suffered from cardiovascular conditions. Tobacco smoking is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and nearly 40% of all the people who die from smoking die from heart, stroke or blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Research shows that both directly inhaled tobacco smoke and passively inhaled tobacco smoke increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Smoking increases the artery clogging process called atherosclerosis. The narrowing of the arteries limits blood-flow and means that less oxygen is supplied to the body. If atherosclerosis narrows any of the heart's coronary blood vessels, this can lead to angina or a heart attack. Stroke occurs when an artery supplying blood to a part of the brain suddenly becomes blocked. There is no 'low-risk' level of smoking; both 'social' smoking (less than five grams of tobacco per day) and smoking without inhaling increase the risk of heart disease. Smokers are more likely to develop a cerebral thrombosis (stroke) than non-smokers. About 11% of all stroke deaths are estimated to be smoking related, with the overall relative risk of stroke in smokers being about 1.5 times that of non-smokers. Heavy smokers (consuming 20 or more cigarettes a day) have 2-4 times greater risk of stroke than non-smokers. A recent study showed that passive smoking, as well as active smoking, significantly increased the risk of stroke in men and women. It's never too late to quit smoking, even if you already have some form of cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking is the best investment you can make in your health. The sooner you quit the better. Even if you have already experienced some health damage caused by smoking it is still possible to reverse some of the effects. Quitting can reduce the chance of having a repeat heart attack or stroke and other forms of heart disease. After quitting, the risk of stroke may return to the level of someone who has never smoked within five years. Fifteen years after quitting, the risk of heart disease is similar to that of a person who has never smoked. Ok Do you think thats right, tell me what I need to fix 20% of this goes towards my HSC mark so its important for me that I pass thank you:)

Interesting article "Thin people might be fat on the inside" no question here...? Internal fat around organs can increase diabetes and heart risks The Associated Press Updated: 12:03 p.m. PT May 11, 2007 LONDON - If it really is what’s on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble. Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding vital organs like the heart, liver or pancreas — invisible to the naked eye — could be as dangerous as the more obvious external fat that bulges underneath the skin. “Being thin doesn’t automatically mean you’re not fat,” said Dr. Jimmy Bell, a professor of molecular imaging at Imperial College, London. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showing where people store fat. According to the data, people who maintain their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat, even if they are otherwise slim. “The whole concept of being fat needs to be redefined,” said Bell, whose research is funded by Britain’s Medical Research Council. Without a clear warning signal — like a rounder middle — doctors worry that thin people may be lulled into falsely assuming that because they’re not overweight, they’re healthy. “Just because someone is lean doesn’t make them immune to diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease,” said Dr. Louis Teichholz, chief of cardiology at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, who was not involved in Bell’s research. Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores — a standard obesity measure that divides your weight by the square of your height — can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside. Of the women scanned by Bell and his colleagues, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had excessive levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent. Relating the news to what Bell calls “TOFIs” — people who are “thin outside, fat inside” — is rarely uneventful. “The thinner people are, the bigger the surprise,” he said, adding the researchers even found TOFIs among people who are professional models. According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are essentially on the threshold of being obese. They eat too many fatty, sugary foods — and exercise too little to work it off — but they are not eating enough to actually be fat. Scientists believe we naturally accumulate fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere. Still, most experts believe that being of normal weight is an indicator of good health, and that BMI is a reliable measurement. “BMI won’t give you the exact indication of where fat is, but it’s a useful clinical tool,” said Dr. Toni Steer, a nutritionist at Britain’s Medical Research Council. Unhealthy skinny people Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some suspect it contributes to the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They theorize that internal fat disrupts the body’s communication systems. The fat enveloping internal organs might be sending the body mistaken chemical signals to store fat inside organs like the liver or pancreas. This could ultimately lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease. Experts have long known that fat, active people can be healthier than their skinny, inactive counterparts. “Normal-weight persons who are sedentary and unfit are at much higher risk for mortality than obese persons who are active and fit,” said Dr. Steven Blair, an obesity expert at the University of South Carolina. For example, despite their ripples of fat, super-sized Sumo wrestlers probably have a better metabolic profile than some of their slim, sedentary spectators, Bell said. That’s because the wrestlers’ fat is primarily stored under the skin, not streaking throughout their vital organs and muscles. The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. “Even if you don’t see it on your bathroom scale, caloric restriction and physical exercise have an aggressive effect on visceral fat,” said Dr. Bob Ross, an obesity expert at Queen’s University in Canada. Because many factors contribute to heart disease, Teichholz says it’s difficult to determine the precise danger of internal fat — though it certainly doesn’t help. “Obesity is a risk factor, but it’s lower down on the totem pole of risk factors,” he said, explaining that whether or not people smoke, their family histories and blood pressure and cholesterol rates are more important determinants than both external and internal fat. When it comes to being fit, experts say there is no short-cut. “If you just want to look thin, then maybe dieting is enough,” Bell said. “But if you want to actually be healthy, then exercise has to be an important component of your lifestyle.”

What causes heart disease? I know the risk factors; genetic; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, poor diet/overweight, lack of exercise. I am from a family of 7 children; 3 of my brothers developed diabetes/heart disease aged 40-45; 3 of my grandparents lived into late 80's and 90's disease free. My parents and my other grandparent all died young from heart disease - they all smoked. I - in common with all my siblings have high LDL cholerserol. I have normal blood pressure, a reasonable diet, am of normal weight. I gave up cigarettes 20 years ago. However, I am being investigated for heart disease now due to chest pain. If I am genetically disposed, how much can I influence the outcome by not smoking, eating healthily and exercising. I already walk at least 5 miles per day. If I can only have minimal influence, then I wish the research would tell me that and stop wasting my time! I would like specific statistics only.......i don't believe the PR anymore!

Why is the rate of myocardial infarction (or CAD, CHD) in young indians high? 1. What are the genetic risk factors for myocardial infarction? 2. Are genetic risk factors solely responsible for myocardial infarction ? If so, which ones? 3. How is diet linked with heart disease? 4. The relation between diet and genetic risk factors for heart disease.

what do you mean by DIFFUSE DISEASE OF LAD NORMAL LEFT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION OF THE HEART? Angiogram does not suggest that the LAD is suitable for intervention of any kind , requires aggressive managment of his risk factors.

Prior to the twentieth century, what were the leading causes of death? A. Unhealthy behaviors B. Infectious diseases C. Controllable risk factors D. Age, race, and gender 2. Controllable risk factors for heart disease include A. age, race, and gender. B. heredity, weight, and physical activity. C. high blood pressure, smoking, and age. D. physical activity, weight, and smoking. 3. The knowledge of health information needed to make good health decisions is called A. health literacy. B. physical health. C. emotional health. D. wellness. 4. What is the cause of most health problems today? A. Lifestyle B. Infectious diseases C. Risk factors D. Heredity

Does this new study suggest that being a speaking-up, acting-out, demonstrative beeotch can kill you? ...And that suffering silently is actually good for your health? This upsets a lot of stereotypes about the expression of anger being good, the suppression of anger being bad for you... http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070122/hl_nm/anger_heart_dc in part: "NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some women who make a habit of venting their anger may be more likely to develop blockages in the heart arteries, new research suggests. Past studies have linked anger and hostility to a greater risk of heart disease, but most of those have focused on men. These latest findings, published in the Journal of Women's Health, suggest that there is a relationship between anger and heart health in women, but it's complex. Researchers found that women who tended to outwardly express their anger had a higher risk of artery blockages if they also had one of several other heart risk factors: older age, diabetes or high cholesterol. Other measures of hostility, like suppressed anger and hostile temperament..." Go Schmoo. I was raised to suppress all expressions of anger. I was told it was a personal breakthrough when I got to the point where I could let it out. Bad move, apparently. It should have stayed internalized.

I need 12 people to feel out my anatomy survey...? It is a survey on risk factors for heart disease. I need your gender and if you don't mind your initials but they aren't necessary. Here are the questions "yes" or "no" answers are preferred. 1. Do you smoke? 2. Does your job cause you a lot of stress? 3. Are you over 40? 4. Are you overweight? 5. Do you exercise on a regular basis?

Can you take a survey for my science homework? answer yes or no to each and if your male or female. you have to be an adult. 1. do you smoke? 2. does your job cause you alot of stress? 3. are you over 40 years old? 4. are you overweight? 5. do you exercise on a regular basis? these are questions for risk factors of heart and artery disease.

For health..? I am doing a project on the heart and we are making a pamplet of heart disease and risk factors. Any ideas for a good title?? Creative please. (ex of NOT creative...The Heart)

How to write a conclusion paragraph? Increasing deaths due to Cardiovascular Diseases in America We live in this changing world of 21s and number of deaths has been touched the sky. Have you ever counted how many ambulances you see every week? A person in the ambulance is hanging between life and death and we just say, “It’s just an ambulance going in hurry with loud and awaking sirens and big flashing lights with causing traffic on the road”. How many of them might be dying because of a disease, a heart disease? Every person in America knows at least one person in his life who has Cardiovascular Disease. You may know how it feels when your friend or relative is in that big ambulance and wanting treatment as fast as possible in hospital. When those circumstances arrive than we cannot see anything except the friend who is in dying position and needs good treatment in hospital. Sadly, millions of people in America face a death of their family members somehow, because of the heart disease. The Cardiovascular Disease is increasing in this world causing huge amounts of deaths and it can be reduced by controlling on overweight or obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes, higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, gender, heredity, and age. One and may be the first of the major reasons that causes those diseases is smoking. Everyone wants to breathe in clean air but do they even know how much they smoke. Is there any day in your life in which you haven’t seen anybody smoking? Whenever people go somewhere, they are in hurry or just chilling, but, about half of them are smoking and driving at the same time. An estimated 26.2 million men and 20.9 women are smokers and age of 18 and older than 18 in the United States by 2005. And this number mainly leads to having heart disease in those people and turns into deaths. Today, people buy cigarette box first even though they don’t even have enough money to have one healthy meal during lunch. And this finally makes them addicted and causes heart disease. What if they think that if they use one less cigarette every day, than they use right now? What if the government would pass the law against smoking? To make that happen we might can write letter to the government about it. What if smokers would join the health club to reduce their smoking? Would these make difference? Yes, it would defiantly bring change. Another reason for people to have heart disease is obesity or overweight. Everyone wants to be slim and thin to look good, but every 10 out of 25 people in America are overweight. You can see millions of fat and over weighted people in the world around you. Lots of them are suffering lots diseases like high blood pressure level, high cholesterol level, diabetes and so on. About 280,000 adults die in United States and you might know few of them. It also increases risk of coronary artery disease. Physical inactivity, over eating, carelessness might be able to cause the obesity, but only one of these factors cannot cause obesity. Today, people eat because they feel like it, they were bored, it’s a time to eat and their friends are eating and so many other excuses. Have you ever focused on what you are eating and asked a question to yourself that weather you are really hungry or not. Have you ever noticed how much physical activity do you do over the day? Is walking, driving and other housework really good workout for your 190 lbs of body? What if we care, start training and think about our body with having healthy balanced meal every day? Most importantly, heredity and gender also cause people to have Cardiovascular Diseases. Men have very higher risks to have heart disease than women, but after women reach the age of 65 they have about same risks as men do. You have gotten lots of traits from your parents. Due to that, there are more chances to get a heart disease from your parents if your parents have heart disease than someone who doesn’t have anybody with heart disease in his family history. Older age also leads having heart disease. About 4 of every 5 deaths are caused by heart disease in people older than 65. We cannot have any control over heredity, gender or an age, but we can have control over risk factors that increase the chances to get more likely heart disease. Stress, alcohol, birth control pills and sex hormones increases the chances to get heart disease more likely. The way you live, emotional stress, behavior habits, socioeconomic status and other family problems might be able to have stress and stress is not good for the health. Why would people drink alcohol and is there any real acceptable reason for it? Lots of people start drinking at their teenage lives. But, you can avoid it by joining health club or controlling on yourselves. ******NOW****** I don't understand how to complete the fifth paragraph... pls help me out... Thank You!!! :)

Sodium Deficiency Questions!!!? I have a sodium def. and often passout and my heart flutters and races for no reason. What are some heart diseases or risk factors that are related to or result from a sodium def.?

How is my thesis? Although a lot of people have some knowledge or awareness of heart disease and its risk factors, many people, sadly, do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease or are not motivated to take preventative measures. Are my commas in the right place?

Intelligent children are more likely to become vegetarians later in life? Agree or disagree?? I just read an article on it. I'm not vegetarian but my beautiful daughter is! http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/1215-05.htm Bright children are more likely to reject meat and opt to become vegetarians when they grow up, a study has shown. Clever veggies are born not made. Researchers from the University of Southampton who conducted the study agree. They suggest that vegetarians are more thoughtful about what they eat. But they say it is unclear whether bright children choose to become vegetarians for the health benefits or for other reasons, such as a concern for animals, or as a lifestyle choice. The scientists began investigating the link between IQ and vegetarianism because people with higher intelligence have a lower risk of heart disease, which has long puzzled doctors. A vegetarian diet is associated with a lower cholesterol level, lower blood pressure and less obesity - all risk factors for heart disease. The researchers wondered if this could expl explain the health advantage of having a high IQ. They cite Benjamin Franklin, the 18th-century statesman and scientist, who said that a vegetarian diet results in a "greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension". He may not have realised that this was because of whom was eating rather than what was eaten.

what else should I add to my paper?? its' about cardiovascular activity this is what i have so far->> There are many reasons why cardiovascular activity is important. About 871,000 adults in the United States died of CVD, accounting for about 36 percent of all deaths. You need to exercise because it’s very important. Not exercising is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. There are many things you could benefit from exercising such as, lower blood pressure, decrease total cholesterol, decrease of stress reaction, increase cardiac output, and reduce glucose-stimulated insulin. Vigorous exercise helps make the heart stronger while it’s pumping becoming a much stronger muscle. Even light cardiovascular activity can help boost the “good” cholesterol and help the circulatory system and begin to lower blood pressure and blood fats. Exercising just a little reduces the risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and also strokes.

I need help with my research! please help!? I have a research that is due next week. I want to know which is the easiest to do , also where I can find the information. Here is what I have to do: Research one of the following lifestyle diseases: - Heart Disease - Cancer - Asthma - Injury/ poisoning Research the lifestyle diseases risk factors/causes, prevention and support services as a brochure. _____________________ Please help, I am not cheating or anything I just need to know where i can find the information, I am not good at researching.

How long is nicotine detectable in the human body through blood tests. Urgently need to know ! Help me?? THNX I've recently changed doctors and he says I have to quit smoking or he will not treat me. My next appointment is scheduled for Oct., with orders for blood work to check for nicotine, one week prior. The other day, I had a Heart Saver Scan done (detects and gives a calcium score...high, signifies an increased chance, when included with risk factors, of significant heart disease). My score was above 1000, and they have now ordered lab work, AND a cardiac catherization next week. I have stopped smoking, but JUST. I think I'm about to be busted big time!!! He has given me permission to use "the gum" and I know it shows up in tests, but will it be really obvious that I did, in fact smoke ( not very heavily) for up to a couple of weeks after he gave me his ultimatum. I know it is out of my hands, and I probably deserve whatever he decides to "dish out" but I'd really like to know what to expect. Thanks for everyones help in advance.

Medicine advertisement propaganda? You know how medicine advertisements have those huge lists of precautions you should take? Well, what kind of propaganda is that? An example is this ad that I'm looking at right now: "If you have certain types of heart disease, a history of stroke, TIA, or uncontrolled blood pressure, you should not take Relpax. Very rarely, certain people, even some without heart disease, have had serious heart-related problems. Talk to your doctor if you have risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, high blood pressure or cholesterol, or if you're pregnant or nursing." Oh yeah, the precautions are probably not propaganda themselves, but on an advertisement, they probably are, since the companies try to hide them the best they can. Hank, I'm pretty sure this can be some type of propaganda, but relating to the whole advertisement. The ad talks about all these nice things about the product, but they fail to mention the side effects and precautions and such in the ad; they don't really want you to consider the precautions as part of the advertisement. I just don't know what to call this. It may be card stacking.. or faulty logic... or something else.

Were these symptoms of a heart attack? This past Sunday I suffered what seemed to be a heart attack. During an argument with my teenager I felt a heavy tight feeling on my chest which radiated up towards my neck til my jaw. My head felt full and I was a little dizzy. My fingers were bluish from the tips down to a little past the 2nd knuckle. The bluish fingers came back to normal after about half an hour but the tightness of my chest, neck and jaw, dizziness, and feeling of a "full head" continued for a little over 3 hours. I was in complete denial that I was having any sort of heart related incident. I'm only 29! After speaking with my best friend who is an R.N. and my doctor, I was finally convinced to visit the ER. I was admitted immediately after an EKG. An x-ray was then done. The ER dr then said he wanted to keep me in observation overnight because of risk factors (overweight, family history of heart disease in young adults), an abnormal EKG, and that I had an enlarged heart (x-ray). During observation they drew blood numerous times. Later on that very early morning during observation they said my enzymes were negative but that they wanted to keep me to do a stress test in the morning. Prior to doing that they then said they wanted to admit me. During my 3 day stay at the hospital I did a stress test, a nuclear ractive test (?), and an echocardiogram. I was in the hospital for three days, was discharged by the nurse via doctor's orders. I was astonished that I was being released from the hospital without any of my test results or a conversation with the doctor. The nurse called the doctor who refused to speak with me on the phone because he was in his private office. What could this have been? Was it a heart attack? Could I have had a minor heart attack previously, and already damaged heart and that's why the enzymes were negative? Would a coronary artery spasm, prinzmetals, vasospasm, variant angina all come up positive enzymes? If it wasn't a heart attack what would explain the tight heavy feeling? What would explain the blue fingers? If it was indeed nothing serious why did they keep me for 3 days? That's the part that scares me most. Some more info: No my fingers were not tingling. I'm latin so I talk with my hands. I stopped at mid sentence when I saw my fingers were blue.

stress test? I go into tachacardia just looking at the heart monitor equipment and can't complete my stress test. Is there an other way of testing to see what might be going on with me? I have 4 out of 7 risk factors for heart disease. Would it make any sense to say forget it, and just assume I might have heart disease and do everything in my power to get rid of it and can you and if so how?

Can you do my homework plz? These are the questions i need answered -List the lifestyle changes a person could make to avoid or reduce the risk of stress and comment on how hard it would be to make the changes -Osteoporosis is only a concern for females. do you agree, and what are your reasons -Which diseases involve some type of drugs treatment? Are any of the drugs derived from natural substances -What things in nature or the enviroment we live in are risk factors for heart disease, obesity, Cancer(lung+skin), Diabetes, Osteophorisis, and stress - Compare the symptoms of heart disease and aldut onset diabetes. Are their any similarities have fun :)

Can someone explain this to me? I am reading a research paper on the risk of congestive heart failure in rheumatoid arthritis and there conclusion is: "Compared with persons without RA, patients with RA have twice the risk of developing CHF. This excess risk is not explained by traditional CV (cardiovascular) risk factors and/or clinical ischemic heart disease." Can someone explain that to me please if it is possible. Thank you so much.

how do I get over this? I have generalized anxiety disorder, I've been told there's nothing wrong w/ me physically I have meds I take for when my anxiety acts up, regardless of being cleared medically I just can't accept for some reason that there is something wrong w/ my heart. B/c I'm always worried I think it's making my anxiety worse, and so my chest tightens up and I get muscle pains from being tense and I think it's due to some undiagnosed heart problem. I have no risk factors for heart disease except that I don't exercise very much at all. I'm doing better than I used to, but still when I start feeling this way there is always something nawing at the back of my head saying "what if it's your heart this time" How do I get over this and stop my obsessing, what should I tell myself to make it stop? I have been to the dr already and was told both times I was fine, I believe it for awhile, but then as time goes on I start doubting him

why do I do this? I have generalized anxiety disorder and I have a prescription of Xanax to take as needed. Before I saw my dr, I was convinced I had a serious heart problem, even though I had a "perfect" ekg a few months prior, and have no risk factors for heart disease, except I'm not really active, but not overweight at all. I felt soooo relieved to be reassured that I'm healthy by the dr when I was there last month, but recently I'm slipping back into my old habits, meaning I keep checking my pulse and putting my hand over my heart, and if I feel like it's beating a little fast I start freaking out that I'm about to die, will I ever get over this? Can someone please tell me how to, I'm sooo sick of worrying over something I know logically is improbable. btw, my bp is always right around 120/70 which I know is perfect and I eat very healthy too and there is no family history of heart disease except my grandpa who had a heart attack when he was in his 70's I do have panic attacks, but that's not what this is, it's just this constant obsession that there is something wrong w/ my heart even though I have been cleared medically.

aneurysm of atrium septum? i had alot of chest pains the doctors said it was just anxiety um but i got an echocardiagram anyway just to be sure it appears i have "aneurysm of the atrium spetum" the doctor said i've probably had this since before i was born and its nothing to worry about but i could look into it further if i so choose it's also called "bulging" something something of the membrane? i cant remember but its not where you have a hole in your heart its like a bulge anyway should i worry or should i just get on with my life i'm 18 female no risk factors for heart disease he said this unlikely what has been causing chest pains i guess i'm just asking if theres anyone on here who knows anything about this and could tell me more

Which thesis sounds better? Although most of our society knows the basics of heart disease, they do not completley understand it and don't have the right attitude in dealing with it. or Although a lot of people have some knowledge or awareness of heart disease and its risk factors, sadly many people do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease or are not motivated to take preventative mesaures. or Although most of our society knows the basics of heart disease, they partially understand it and have a negative attitude towards it.

Is this a good thesis? Although a lot of people have some knowledge or awareness of heart disease and its risk factors, sadly many people do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease or are not motivated to take preventative mesaures.

What are the major risk factors for heart disease?

Can someone review my essay, my professor says it does not flow.?

nutrition now? answer if u know the answer only plz 1.Food allergies are the same as food intolerances.True or False 2.Hydrogenated vegetable oils contain more saturated fat than the original oil.Tor F 3.On the average, Americans currently consume 34% of their calories in the form of fat.Tor F 4.African Americans are less likely to die from heart disease than are Caucasian Americans.T or F 5.In some climates, it is possible to self-synthesize all the vitamin D one needs by exposing yourself to sunlight.T or F 6.Essential amino acids in foods are not stroed, so the body needs to consume protein daily.Tor F 7. Anaphylactic shock is mild allergic reaction. Tor F 8. The idea that dietary fat may be related to heart disease began in the last 20 years. Tor F 9.Eating fish appears to e protective against heart disease. Tor F 10.It is clearly established that diets high in saturated fat are the numger one risk factor for heart disease. T or F

Is this a thesis? Although alot of people have some knowledge or awareness of heart disease and its risk factors, many people, sadly, do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease or are not motivated to take preventative measures. my point is that people do not know the basics of prevention and care of heart disease, and are not motivated to take preventative measures

On March 31, 2007, our Govt. axed funding 4 the 1st Nations Inuit & Metis Tobacco Control Strategy-is it fair? Did you know! More First Nations Inuit & Metis people die each year from smoking tobacco than car accident, alcohol,drugs, aids,suicides and murders combined.smoking rate for First Nations people across Canada is almost 4 time higher than the National average. The farther you go up north the more people smoke. Commercial tobacco is known to have 4000 identified chemicals, 51 one of them are known to cauase cancer. Did you know that 60% percent of Canadian smokeless tobacco users are residing in Alberta. Did you know that each pinch of smokeless tobacco can equal 3-4 cigarettes, Did you know that each can of smokeless tobacco can equal 60 cigarettes. Tobacco abuse is a risk factor for heart disease, cancer, and stroke-all leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. An average of 2 out of every 5 Native Americans Smokers die of tobaccoabuse. Tobacco was given to Native people by the creator for spiritual and medicinal purposes. Lets keep tobacco sacred.

What are some risk factors of heart diseases?

alg 2 help? One of many factors for heart disease is high blood cholesterol. A person's risk for coronary artery disease is logarithmic function of that person's risk factor 'x', which can be calculated using the ratio x = total cholesterol / HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol The risk for men 'M' and women 'W' can be modeled by M=1.357 ln x - 1.1875 and W= 2.069 ln x - 2.042 The risk calculated from these formulas is expressed as a multiple of 'average" risk. (a person with a risk equal to 0.2 means that he or she has 20% of the average risk for coronary artery disease. The normal or average risk for Americans is a 75% chance of a heart attack in one's lifetime.) Find each patient's risk for coronary artery disease. Round to 2 decimal places. Patient A: Male w/ a total cholesterol of 180 and HDL cholesterol of 60 Patient B: Female w/ a total chol of 184 and HDL of 46 Patient C: Male w/ a total chol of 210 and HDL of 38

What are the best tips you can give for lowering my cholesterol.? Okay, I am young (26), I have a family history of heart disease, I smoke, only drink alcohol on occasion and eat a lot of fast food because I work third. I do realize that there are alot of risk factors there ...ie. I should quit smoking and eat healthier, as well as exercise more than I do, but can anyone give me some really good, SPECIFIC tips on what kinds of foods are good for lowering cholesterol, what types of exercise, etc. Thank you all for your help.

Can an MRSA (DRUG RESISTANT STAPH INFECTION) increase your chances of having a heart attack? I am a 41 year old female. I suffered a STEMI heart attack on August 29, 2007 @ the age of 40 which required an agressive cardiac intervention (angiogram & angioplasty w/ a DES)Almost 2 years to the day of when I was diagnosed with an MRSA (drug resistant staph infection), as a result of my caesarean section (i had a baby girl 8/22/05) wound getting infected. I had no indication of heart disease prior to my heart attack, cholesterol level 184. However, I did have several of the risk factors: lack of regular exercise , 30 lbs overweight & light smoker (I started smoking again when I was in so much pain with the staph infection) . Today, I have quit smoking & I am aggressively working to improve my diet & excercise regimen. I just feel that somehow my near death experience with the staph infection also had a lot to do with my heart attack.