Why Australians should lose weight
People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Many of the deaths attributable to excess weight are due to chronic diseases. In 1996 (the most recent ... [... more]
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta. People have enjoyed ... [... more]
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Heart disease and food
Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and other foods may protect against the condition. Uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to coronary heart disease. Oily fish, fruit and ... [... more]
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Congestive heart failure - Better Health Channel.
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to satisfy the needs of the body. The most common cause of congestive heart failure is coronary heart disease. Symptoms include breathlessness during activity and at rest, ... [... more]
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Nuts - Better Health Channel.
Research suggests that eating nuts can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Nuts contain mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels. Nut consumption has decreased in Australia ... [... more]
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Heart explained
The functions of the heart are to pump oxygenated blood around the body, and to deliver deoxygenated blood and waste products (carbon dioxide) to the lungs. Disorders of the heart include coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack and heart ... [... more]
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Heart disease - enlarged heart
An enlarged heart is a symptom of an underlying disorder that is causing the heart to work harder than normal. Possible causes include coronary heart disease, cardiac ischaemia, high blood pressure, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, ... [... more]
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Heart disease - risk factors explained
Coronary heart disease leads to heart attacks. Common risk factors include raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age. Some risks can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle and not ... [... more]
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Dr. Dean Ornish
For the past 30 years, Dr. Ornish has directed clinical research demonstrating, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse even severe coronary heart disease... A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, ... [... more]
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Soybeans - Better Health Channel.
Eating soybeans can reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including coronary heart disease. Soybeans contain hormone-like substances called phytoestrogens that mimic the action of the hormone oestrogen. Soybeans are members of the pea ... [... more]
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