The overall complexity of the heart beat process in women is higher than in men, and this leads to a higher average resting heart rate in women. The average resting heart rate in women is in the mid-70s, while it's about 70 in men.

Getting enough sleep is not a luxury, but an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Although fibrates are effective in lowering cholesterol, they can also be the source of some drug interactions.

VTE risk is higher for women who use oral contraceptives containing both estrogen and progestogen. What are the safest options for this group?

Kombucha is a fermented tea made by using a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast) also known as a mushroom. The SCOBY, which looks much like a white pancake, is placed in sugary green or black tea. Fermentation then takes place and the by-products are beneficial acids and beneficial bacteri

High doses of the popular supplement coenzyme Q10 helps slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in some patients by as much as half, researchers report.

You may not be a cardiologist, but you can glean a certain amount of information from the lines on an electrocardiogram (EKG). Still, it's important to leave the true reading and diagnosis to trained healthcare providers whose profession it is to detect abnormal sinus rhythms.

When the portable defibrillator was invented, it became a very important part of cardiac resuscitation. This made it possible to correct ventricular fibrillation outside of the hospital setting in any environment where an EMT could take this device. It was then introduced to the crash cart which mad

Strokes and hip fractures are two of the most common maladies affecting the elderly, and they are among the most debilitating.

Hemorrhoids can be painful, irritating, itchy and cause bleeding. Hemorrhoids are veins around the lower rectum or in the anus that become inflamed. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external. An external hemorrhoid can protrude from the body, making it very uncomfortable and painful to sit or even mov

What's the effect of atrial support pacing in advanced heart failure patients with CRT defibrillators?

Definition of the term "vascular neurosurgery," a particular type of brain surgery.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious problem in the United States, affecting 73 million people, according to the American Heart Association. The disease is known as the "silent killer" because many people do not experience any warning signs, but may have dangerously high blood pressure

Farming, country living could play a role, researchers say

Taking your heart rate can tell you a lot about how healthy you and your cardiovascular system are. Normal heart rates vary depending on your age and what you're doing (your heart beats faster when you're exercising and slower when you're resting.) There is a wide range of normal heart rates, but a

Like many dietary considerations, it's often more important what foods one avoids than what foods he eats. Cholesterol levels are no exception. A diet low in saturated and trans fats is the first defense against high cholesterol. However, certain foods work considerably well--with a healthy routine

Pesticides up Parkinson's disease risk -- but only in men, a new study suggests.

This article will provide you with some tips on how to consume South American cooking if you are following a diet to lower your cholesterol.

If you have had surgery to repair or replace one of your heart valves, you will want to be cautious when resuming physical activity and exercise at home. However, under the guidance of your doctor, you will be able to exercise moderately and resume many normal daily activities. Expect to take 4 to 6