Psychological Benefits Of Exercise by Ciara Carruthers 2007-06-03 22:40:46

But, what IS aerobic exercise?? According to the definition from the Global Healing Centers website, “Aerobic exercise is a type of movement such as running or cycling that gets your heart pumping faster and increases your oxygen intake.” Fine examples of aerobic exercise are; running, dynamic yoga, cycling, fast walking, circuit training, skiing and rollerblading. Ok, so we are all told we need to partake in aerobic exercise to obtain many benefits, such as, weight loss, better skin and muscl ...

Is Your Cardio Routine Doing More Harm Than Good? by Michael Geary 2007-05-20 01:00:01

Before you start wasting hours upon hours on those boring treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines, let's examine if low-moderate intensity, long duration cardio exercise is really doing your body any good, or if it is mostly a waste of time. I hope you will concede upon finishing this article that there is a better way to get in great shape, and it doesn't have to involve endless hours on boring cardio machines. It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescr ...

Why High Blood Cholesterol Is Dangerous by Kim Beardsmore 2007-05-18 21:30:01

Cholesterol, like fat, cannot move around the bloodstream on its own because it does not mix with water. The bloodstream carries cholesterol in particles called lipoproteins that are like blood-borne cargo trucks delivering cholesterol to various body tissues to be used, stored or excreted. But too much of this circulating cholesterol can injure arteries, especially the coronary ones that supply the heart. This leads to accumulation of cholesterol-laden “plaque” in vessel linings, a condition ca ...

What Makes Our Blood Cholesterol High? by Kim Beardsmore 2007-05-17 18:00:01

Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat. People with heart disease or those who are at high risk for developing it typically have too much LDL-cholesterol in their blood. Many factors help determine whether your LDL-cholesterol level is high or low. The fol ...

Congenital Heart Disease – Open Heart Surgery For Babies And Toddlers by Andrew Johnson 2007-05-16 14:30:01

On 1 December 2002 I had little exposure to heart disease however only 10 days later was at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) bedside of our newborn baby who required lifesaving open heart surgery. Whilst many diseases are extremely well known, the following are little known facts: • Heart defects are present in 1 in 100 babies • Heart disease in children is the leading cause of childhood death in Australia accounting for 30% of all child deaths. • Nearly twice as many children die of co ...

Know Your Heart Health by Denton Krypps - 2007-05-15 11:00:02

We all know that keeping up with our heart health is an important thing to do. We all know that there are a wide variety of factors that cause heart problems, and we should know by now that there are some basic ways to help protect the health of our hearts. What many people do not realize, however, is that keys to their heart health may be different than keys to the heart health of others. There are almost as many strategies and tips for having good heart health as there are people with hearts ...

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