Crusade against the coronary

Article Abstract:

Corony thrombosis is the most common agent of heart attacks brought about by the full blockage of a single coronary artery. Obstructions of arteries are caused by atheroma, normally composed of platelets, fibrin and cholesterol. Sugar and smoking promote the formation of atheroma while aspirin and the female hormone oestrogen prevent it. Thus, a male diabetic who smokes and has a high level of cholesterol is susceptible to heart attacks. People with high blood pressure and are obese are also easy targets. However, the greatest risk factor is genetic predisposition. Other risk factors, although having minimal hazard, include life stresses, Type A behaviors, high alcohol intake and racial factors. Preventive measures can be taken by drinking hard water and small doses of alcohol, through 20-minute exercises thrice weekly, by quitting smoking and by lowering blood pressure.

Prevention, Coronary heart disease

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Tried and tested

Article Abstract:

Patients who are asked to volunteer themselves for use in medical research tests should be fully informed of any risks they may be exposing themselves to before signing agreements with medical staff.

Ethical aspects, Medical research, Human experimentation in medicine, Human medical experimentation

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Climatotherapy

Article Abstract:

The health benefits of vacations are discussed.

World, Vacations, Physiological aspects

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