http://blog.infraredx.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:58:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recent studies have found the giving people with chronic heart failure injections of their own bone-marrow stem cells appears to improve their heart function and lead to a longer life. The benefits of the stem cell treatment were apparent within three months and persisted for the five years the patients were ... http://blog.infraredx.com/can-stem-cells-help-individuals-with-heart-conditions/ A woman's resting pulse rate is a good predictor of her heart attack risk regardless of other risk factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, researchers say. A team of scientists analyzed records of 129,135 postmenopausal women who had no history of heart problems. Their pulse rates were measured at the ... http://blog.infraredx.com/resting-pulse-rate-can-predict-heart-attack-risk/ A new analysis out in the British Medical Journal says calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack by 30 percent. The study points out that while this number may not be considered a drastic increase, the amount of women taking calcium supplements today is. Patients with the bone-eroding ... http://blog.infraredx.com/calcium-supplements-may-increase-heart-attack-risk/ Understanding different heart attack symptoms or warning signs can help to save your life or the life of someone you love, Below is a list of common list of symptoms that you should be aware of: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than ... http://blog.infraredx.com/heart-attack-symptoms-10/ A recent study conducted by Japanese researchers found that foods rich in B vitamins such as folate and B-6 may reduce the risk of death from stroke and heart problems. The study looked at the effects of B vitamins on men and women separately, but findings suggest that foods containing ... http://blog.infraredx.com/can-vitamin-b-prevent-stroke-and-heart-problems/ According to a recent report, diabetes has the potential to double the risk of developing serious blood vessel diseases and life-threatening conditions such as strokes and heart attacks. If you have a family history of diabetes it is crucial to inform your doctor so they can provide you with regular ... http://blog.infraredx.com/diabetes-increases-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/ A recent study has helped prove that individuals who drink tea and coffee in moderation have a lower risk for heart disease than individuals who do not.  The research did however find that even though tea and coffee may help prevent heart disease it had no impact on preventing a ... http://blog.infraredx.com/do-tea-and-coffe-help-prevent-heart-disease/ Heart Disease is a one of the leading causes of death in men and women throughout the United States and various parts of the world. If you have a family history of heart disease it is important to contact your doctor to make sure that you are doing everything possible ... http://blog.infraredx.com/heart-attack-information/ Understanding and being able to properly interpret different heart attack symptoms can help to save your life or the life or someone you care about. If you have a family history of heart disease it is important to consult your doctor to see what you can do to work towards ... http://blog.infraredx.com/heart-attack-symptoms-9/ A new study focusing on the health impact of eating processed vs. unprocessed red meat has found that processed red meat including hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and cold cuts is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. The study did however find that there was no link ... http://blog.infraredx.com/processed-red-meat-linked-to-heart-disease-and-diabetes/