Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
As we age, our body’s ability to convert CoQ10 into its active form, ubiquinol, decreases. This can increase our chances of having a heart-related issue such as a heart attack. Learn more about the role this nutrient plays in women’s heart health from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
Did you know that people who have already suffered a heart attack are more prone to having a second one? The good news is that there are nutrients that can help promote the strength and health of your heart.
Many people consider stabbing chest pain to be the main heart attack symptom, but the truth is this can vary, especially in women. It’s important to be aware of the different ways heart attacks can present themselves in women that can be vastly different from how they present in men.
Triglycerides are a lipid found in the body that help ensure that your body gets the energy it needs between meals. But if you have too much of this fat, it can impact your heart, liver, pancreas and more. Learn more about how this can affect your health from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
Uric acid is normally found in your blood and in your urine. Higher levels can cause a kidney stone, painful arthritis, kidney damage or can trigger a stroke or a heart attack.
The hs-CRP test can help predict your future risk of a heart attack and heart disease. This is a test that should be added to your regular yearly check up. Hs-CRP is also called Cardiac-CRP and it is a proxy for inflammation.
