Understanding your Cholesterol Results
Checking on your blood cholesterol levels can play a vital role in identifying possible health concerns in their early stages, allowing you to take proactive measures to manage them before they worsen.
Article Category: Cardiology
How to read your blood pressure at home
Our blood pressure is one of the most fundamental vital signs which can provide a snapshot of possible underlying health problems.
Man Up, Guys! Your life could depend on it
Here are three things men can do to maximise their health, according to the experts.
Hypertension and You
Why is it important to take note of one’s blood pressure? How does blood pressure support healthy bodily function, and in what areas?
Try Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes for Blocked Arteries
The blood vessels of the heart are known as coronary arteries and they can get blocked due to atherosclerotic plaque build-up inside. Blocked arteries may reduce the flow of blood to the heart muscle, leading to a weak heart or, in serious cases, heart attacks or sudden cardiac death.
Heart Murmurs and Heart Valve Disease
Heart murmurs are abnormal sounds that the heart makes that are usually picked up by the doctor when listening with a stethoscope. Heart murmurs can be harmless or they may be due to health valve disease. Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart valves fail to work properly.
Exercising with Valvular Heart Disease: Prescription for Health
Exercise is an important component in the prevention and rehabilitation of many forms of cardiovascular disease, including valvular heart disease. It has many beneficial effects including lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and aiding in weight management.
What Happens During a Heart Screening?
Heart disease is one of the top killers in Singapore and the world. Quite often it presents suddenly and catastrophically with a heart attack or sudden death.