Nutrition
Good sources of fiber that are commonly found in brown rice, oatmeal and even cereal.
What are whole grains?
The #1 killer in the US of both men and women of all ages.
What is Heart Disease?
The force of blood as it pushes against arterial walls.
What is Blood Pressure?
A naturally occurring, waxy, fat-like substance required for the body to function normally. Too much of this substance can contribute to cardiovascular disease
What is Cholesterol?
This animals heart weighs about 640 times as much as a human heart
What is a blue whale?
Known as Na+ on the periodic table, this is commonly known for making your feet swell if you eat too much of it.
What is salt?
Reducing this number by 20 points can cut the risk of heart disease in half.
What is Systolic Pressure?
Known as the "Silent Killer" an increase in this vital sign can go unnoticed but can be deadly
What is Hypertension?
Low saturated fat, low cholesterol, therapeutic lifestyle changes, eating regimen.
What is the TLC diet?
Most heart attacks happen on this day of the week,
What is Monday?
Lean meat, skinless poultry and fish, low-fat dairy products, and eggs are some of your best sources of this nutrient.
What is protein?
Left untreated can increase the odds of having high BP, heart attack, stroke, or CHF.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, and kidney failures are all examples of this
What are complications associate with cardiovascular disease?
Statins, Bile acid sequestrates, Niacin, Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and Fish oils serve as a treat for the build up of this substance
What is (are) clinical treatments for cholesterol?
This commonly known sound comes from the valves of the heart opening and closing.
What is "Lub-Dub"?
These two forms of fat contribute to heart disease, high cholesterol, and the build up of plaque in the arteries.
What are saturated and trans fat?
Approximately 1/3 of American adults are affected by this vital sign increase
What is High Blood Pressure?
Diet, physical activity, stress reduction, and smoking cessation are all factors that contribute to this
What are controllable factors to reduce blood pressure?
Less than 200 mg a day.
What is the recommended daily intake of dietary cholesterol?
Despite its small size this animals heart beats 1,260 beats per minute.
What is a humming bird?
What are fruits and vegetables?
This type of fat in the diet can raise LDL levels in your diet.
What is saturated fat?
Daily approaches to stop hypertension.
What is the DASH diet?
To maintain good heart health you should consume no more than 200mg of this a day
What is cholesterol?
The first of this kind of surgery occurred in 1893 and was performed by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.
What is open heart surgery?