More than 1 in 3 Americans have at least one type of cardiovascular disease—including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke.

And yet many of them believe that their heart health is “ideal.” In fact, 4 in 10 Americans surveyed say their heart health is ideal even though they ignore their risk factors for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Read the rest of this entry »

While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease.

There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit blood circulation to the limbs, which can ultimately cause an amputation. Read the rest of this entry »