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Thursday February 9, 2012 10:55 am
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The Heart |
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From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, without ever pausing to rest. We discuss in detail the heart in detail including its development, the blood, heart structure, the blood vessels, how to take care of your heart, how heart conditions are diagnosed, and how heart conditions are treated. |
Articles In This Section:
A Balanced Diet for the Heart
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
A balanced diet is important for all of us. "We are what we eat", as the saying goes. Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups helps to assure that we are getting the proper mix of vitamins, minerals, and protective dietary compounds needed for a healthy heart.
Blood Pressure & Pulse
by Dr. Gary Farr 6/23/2004
There are two important vital statistics that doctors use to assess the immediate health of your heart: blood pressure and pulse. These "numbers" fluctuate as your heart's condition changes.
Development of the Heart
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
A human being's heart is about the size of that human being's fist. As the body develops, the heart grows at the same rate as the fist. So an infant's heart and fist are about the same size at birth. In the womb, however, that similarity was not always true.
Free Newsletter
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/22/2003
Sign up for our FREE health newsletter from BecomeHealthyNow.com. The Healthy newsletter brings the latest research, news and ideas you can use, fun mini-quizzes and a listing of the live events and happenings on the BecomeHealthyNow sites and communities. You'll always be up to date on current health topics as the BecomeHealthyNow.com web site is continually updated.
Health Survey
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/22/2003
The health survey finds out about the state of your health. You may discover things about your health you didn't know before. This increased awareness of your health can help you take the appropriate action to improve the state of your body's function.
Monitoring Your Heart's Health
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
Because the heart is so well protected from outside danger, monitoring the heart can be a challenge. Medical scientists have several ways of "seeing" the heart without actually having to open the chest. Typically, open heart surgery is performed only as the last resort.
Nutritional Support for Cardiovascular Health
by Dr. Gary Farr 9/6/2004
There is one very important nutritional factor concerning the heart and nutrition. The heart is a muscle that never stops working. We discuss which supplements you should take if you have heart disease or, if you want to keep your heart healthy.
Structure of the Heart
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
The heart is a muscular organ located just to the left of the breast bone (sternum). It is about the size of your fist, and this amazing muscle pumps 4300 gallons of blood a day. The heart has four chambers, two atria and two ventricles. We discuss the structure of the heart in detail.
Taking Care of Your Heart
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
If you want your heart to be healthy for the rest of your life, use the following prescription.
The Heart - Introduction
by Dr. Gary Farr 7/6/2003
From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, without ever pausing to rest. Like a pumping machine, the heart provides the power needed for life.
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