A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a PVC feels like your heart is skipping a beat but it’s really not. A PVC is an early heartbeat, meaning there is a longer pause till the next heartbeat. It is a pause, not a … Read More
CoQ10, or coenzyme Q10, is a naturally produced enzyme found in the mitochondria in every cell of your body. CoQ10 benefits include the making of ATP—the major energy source needed for cell growth and maintenance in powering several of the body’s biological processes. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, which … Read More
BPH is known by a number of names, among them enlarged prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. But, what is hypertrophy? Hypertrophy is the process by which a cell grows beyond its normal size and causes tissue growth. Some forms of hypertrophy are positive–as when your muscles grow … Read More
You lost a loved one, suffered through a divorce, or sent your eldest to college. Now, your heart is aching, your blood pressure is rising, and you’re feeling breathless. If you’re fit and healthy with no history of heart disease, you’re probably suffering from broken heart syndrome, a condition that … Read More
We hear the term frequently but may not fully understand it: What is heart disease? Yet there is no simple way to define it, however, because it’s actually a broad term that refers to many conditions that affect the heart or your blood vessels. Among the types of cardiovascular diseases … Read More
You feel fatigued, and you tire out more easily, unable to do some of the things you used to do. You might attribute your symptoms to any number of health problems, but then you notice a fluttering sensation in your chest. You have atrial fibrillation. Fatigue, heart palpitations, progressive weakness, … Read More
CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q 10, is a naturally-produced enzyme found in the mitochondria in every cell of your body. CoQ10 is needed to make ATP, the major energy source needed for cell growth, maintenance and to power several of the body’s biological processes. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, which … Read More
You've no doubt heard the phrase “heart murmur” and automatically assumed the worst: a serious heart problem. But does it actually whisper something serious about our heart health? In some cases, yes. A heart murmur may be the first indication that there is something wrong with a valves or some … Read More
Cardiomyopathy is sometimes referred to as an "enlarged heart," because the main sign is a heart muscle that has become thicker and more rigid. Bigger muscles might be what athletes want in their arms and legs. But a bigger heart isn’t a good thing, as it actually becomes weaker rather … Read More
Nearly half of all heart failure cases are caused by diseases that primarily affect the heart muscle. Together, these are known as cardiomyopathies. What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that often occurs without a known reason, but can be caused by various medical conditions, including infections (usually viral), … Read More
