Heart attack: Recognizing and acting immediately is vital for survivalRecognizing a heart attack is not always easy. And so, on average, it still takes well over 60 minutes before the emergency services are called. This massively reduces the chances of survival for pati...
The 4 best foods to strengthen the heartCardiovascular diseases are typical diseases of civilization. However, there are a number of things we can actively do to strengthen our hearts. In addition to sufficient exercise, it is above all nut...
Watch out for fructose: how much fruit is healthy?Household sugar consists of half fructose (fruit sugar) and half glucose (grape sugar). Fructose was long considered healthy because it does not increase blood sugar levels. It was particularly recomm...
Omega-3 fatty acids: how they work and what they are important forOmega-3 fatty acids keep the blood vessels supple, lower cholesterol levels and thus prevent heart attacks. They are also said to protect against cancer. The body needs them to build and repair cells....
Heart failure: causes, symptoms and treatmentThe symptoms of heart failure sound harmless at first - but unfortunately the disease is not. The heart muscle is no longer able to pump blood through the body to its full extent - the cells are no lo...
What to do in an emergency: how to provide first aidWhether in the supermarket, on the bus or while hiking - we can find ourselves in a situation where we need to administer first aid at any time. Many people shy away from first aid measures out of fea...
At 40, 50 or 60: The best heart healersThe philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach (1804 -1872) already knew that a perfect human being requires not only the power of thought and the power of will, but also the power of the heart. And strengthening o...
