There are normal headaches caused by stress, eyestrain or allergies this type of headache will fade. If the headaches persist you should see your health care provider. If you experience a headache that feels as if your head will explode and it persists you need to see your health care provider immediately, this could be the sign of bleeding in the brain.

Patients going to an emergency room that are aware of what is going on within their body, can actually help the doctor to diagnose their problem more efficiently.

I found an article that has six serious medical symptoms listed, that would be great to copy and place somewhere so that you could have easy access to it.

To find the article click here Six Serious Medical Symptoms.

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Warnings Of Serious Problems

There are ongoing lawsuits due to the side effects of the contraceptive which include risks of blood clots, stroke.

You should always research any medications before having them prescribed for you.

Here are a few more side effects of the NuvaRing birth control.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Pulmonary Embolysm
• Heart Attack
• Death

To find more information on this type of birth control click here NuvaRing

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NuvaRing Birth Control

Doctors Christoph Westphl and David Sinclair a biochemist at Harvard, studying the genetic components on aging for the past five years have discovered some exciting news about resveratrol.

The doctors focus their study on a gene (Sirtuin) found in almost all life forms.  This gene is normally inactive but when activated the doctors believe that it will trigger several mechanisms that will extend life.

Doctors Westphl and Sinclair have randomly tested thousands of compounds that might do more than protect the heart. These compounds could also be effective in preventing a number of age related illnesses as well.

Dr. Sinclair stated that he was shocked when he Goggled resveratrol and found that red wine hit the top of the list for this component.

The doctors feel that in short span of time a simple pill containing resveratrol could change the aging process and age related illnesses that go with it.

The giant pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline has purchased Dr. Westphl and Sinclair’s small start-up company for 3/4 of a billion dollars.

To find more information go to this site, 60 minutes.

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Red Wine Resveratrol On 60 Minutes

The scientists identified a way in which pollutant particles may promote hardening of the arteries — by inactivating the protective qualities of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, known as “good” cholesterol.

We are talking really tiny particles, nanoparticles that are the size of a virus or molecule — less than 0.18 micrometers, or about one-thousandth the size of a human hair. For now these particles are too small to be captured in a filter, thus enter new technology!

via Science Daily

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Very small particles in the air can cause heart disease

1. Orgasms boost your circulation, helping the body rid itself of harmful toxins. Regular sex can even keep your heart healthy and lower your risk of heart attack.

2. Sex uses every muscle group, gets the heart and lungs working hard, and burns about 300 calories an hour.

3. It’s fun!

Okay, that last one isn’t clinical but it is true! Now go get that heart pumping, haha.

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Sexy Sunday… it is heart healthy!

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Smoke free: yes or no?

While it is only a depiction of what open heart surgery really consists of, it is fairly accurate. I have scrubbed open heart before and the simulation follows the same basic steps just without the complications, risks and unforeseen circumstances of real surgery. Give it a try and let me know how you do. You know you want to!

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Open heart surgery take two- you be the surgeon

…significantly benefit from the treatment with the anti-hypertensive agent Valsartan, found to pharmacologically prevent beta-amyloid production in the brain even when delivered to Alzheimer’s disease mice at doses 3-4 fold lower than the minimal equivalent dose prescribed for the treatment of hypertension in humans. Other anti-hypertension drugs with beneficial results included Propranolol HCI, Carvedilol, Losartan, Nicardipine HCI, Amiloride HCI and Hydralazine HCI.

At this stage in the game this research is highly experimental but could help in the recent push into Alzheimer’s awareness and research. If you have an interest in Alzheimer’s disease please go see Mary Emma at our own Alzheimers Notes. To read more about this research..

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Anti hypertensives help in Alzheimer’s disease

This will take the place of open heart surgery for those that are too old and frail to undergo surgery. This will also help with cost and recovery time.

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Heart valve received through groin- wow!

A cardiac arrest can hit you when you least expect it, with no warning whatsoever, and at times, the first attack itself is fatal. If your family has a history of heart diseases, if you’re beset by diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol, or if you’re overweight and a regular smoker, then your risk factor is much higher than the average human being. The only way you can protect your heart and thereby your health is to ensure that you follow a disciplined diet and a sensible exercise program. You don’t have to wait for the first signs of a problem before you start to effect a change in your diet and lifestyle; after all, prevention is better than cure.
There’s a general consensus on the amount of calorific sustenance you need to receive from each component (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) of the food we eat –experts recommend that fat must comprise only 30 percent or less of your total daily intake, with only 7 percent of this amount contributed by saturated fat and 1 percent from trans fat. You’re also asked to limit the sodium (salt) you eat to between 2400 and 3000 milligrams and cholesterol to 300 milligrams a day.

It’s not easy to keep track of the numbers or measure the food you eat, especially when you’re hungry or in a hurry. The best thing to do is to fill up on vegetables and fruits that are not too sweet. While protein is good in any form, most dieticians recommend that you limit yourself to the complex carbohydrates that are more filling, take a longer time to digest, and release sugar gradually into your blood stream. Simple carbohydrates like colas, sugar, chocolates, sweets, honey, treacle, and similar items give your body an instant sugar boost which means your liver goes to work overtime producing enough insulin to keep your blood sugar at normal levels.
Avoid foods that are processed, contain preservatives and artificial agents or fried. Stay away from fast food joints – the food there is filled with calories that end up clogging your arteries and accumulating fat deposits on your body. Stick to meals made with whole grain cereal, fish, lean meat like chicken, legumes like beans and chick peas, and low fat dairy products. Egg whites are good if consumed in moderation as are nuts like almonds that are healthy for your heart.

While cigarettes and other tobacco products are a definite no-no if you’re prone to heart diseases, alcohol and caffeine products can be consumed in moderation. A mild to moderate exercise routine depending on your age and health conditions keeps cardiac arrest at bay. In addition to this, experts recommend a relatively stress free life to keep your heart healthy and pumping till you reach a ripe old age.

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Have a Heart – Treat your Heart with Care… Guest post by Heather Johnson