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Ng Peng Hock's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest What To Do If You Have The Metabolic Syndrome? Though it is still not very clear what causes the metabolic syndrome, it seems that overweight does play a very important role. The syndrome is clearly more commonly found in those people who are overweight than in those who are not. Even if one has the metabolic syndrome, he or she should not worry too much. Why? What Is Your Understanding Of Metabolic Syndrome? When metabolic syndrome was revealed in the early 20th century, it was known that high blood pressure, diabetes, being overweight and having abnormal levels of lipids (fats) in the blood were associated with increased risk of heart disease. Hypertension For Pregnant Mothers An increase in blood (plasma) volume and a fall in blood pressure are usually observed in normal pregnancy. So when any pregnant woman’s blood pressure is above the normal range, it is abnormal. Coronary Heart Disease In The Elderly Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. In western countries, it accounts for 80 – 85 percent of all cardiac deaths in older people. How To Get Your Life Back After Heart Disease Strikes? Heart disease often destroys lives, particularly heart attack that can strike suddenly and without warning. It is estimated that half of all people who suffer a heart attack may die even without reaching hospital for treatment. People who survive from heart attacks are often disable both mentally and physically. How Hypertension Is Linked To Diabetes And Kidney Failure? Are you aware that about 40 percent of Asian diabetic patients with hypertension eventually develop kidney disease, 10 percent of these patients will require dialysis within 10 years of diagnosis? What Is The Danger Of Not Aware Of Hypertension? What is hypertension? It may sound very familiar and most of us will simply answer: it means high blood pressure. But, how many of us can really understand its hidden dangers? Drug Coated Stents May Be Harmful To Patients! Drug-coated stents have hailed as a major advance just 3 years ago are now being blamed to cause blood clots and other complications in certain high-risk cases and patients. How To Achieve Long Term Success In Treating Obesity? A group of people has no choice but to get help from surgical treatments that carry certain degree of risk. According to statistics, only surgical treatment has a long-term success rate of 60 to 70 percent. The Importance Of Shaping Good Eating Habits For Children Obesity in schoolchildren has increased in the last decade. The impact of obesity is that more children are now with Type 2 or lifestyle diabetes as a result of their diets and less exercise. This is a worldwide problem that is not to be overlooked because diabetes and obesity are two of the leading risk factors of heart disease. You Can Be Old But Your Heart Must Be Young Heart health needs not deteriorate when you grow older. You must focus on the impact of heart disease and the risk factors in order to help prolong your heart’s youth. ECG Screening Can Really Reduce Sudden Cardiac Deaths! A screening program using 12-lead ECG for young athletes in Italy has reduced the sudden cardiac deaths by almost 90 percent, according to a report from Heartwise. Why All People Are Firing Trans Fats Now? In 1950s and 1960s, trans fat was hailed as a healthy replacement for saturated fat in butter and animal fat. It was also used because of its ability to extend shelf life for products. 30 years later, why it is now crowned as a bad stuff that could shorten life for those who eat it? All You Need To Know About Insulin Whenever we talk about heart disease, we always list diabetes mellitus as one of the risk factors. With the mention of diabetes, it is unlikely that we can ignore the involvement of insulin. The Role Of Physical Activity In The Alternation Of Cholesterol Level More and more people especially working adults do not have sufficient physical activity either due to tight work schedules or unhealthy lifestyles. This increases their risk of getting heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Beware Of Kids That Have Signs Of Heart Disease! Under normal circumstances, we would think that only adults, especially elderly, will have narrowing and hardening of arteries. But, the findings of a study presented at the annual American Heart Association in Chicago last month (Nov 2006) will probably change our views. Blindness Could Be Caused By Diabetes! Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that reduces a person’s immunity. It can lead to heart disease, and it may also affect some organs of the body, such as the eyes. Why Heart Fails? The major causes of heart failure, according to cardiologist, are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease. The Low-Down On The Diagnosis And Therapy Of Coronary Heart Disease In Women It is not easy to diagnose CHD in women who develop chest pain more often than men. The chances for these chest pains to progress to heart attack are rare. Can Vitamins Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease? The interest in Vitamins A, C, and E stems from their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants interfere with the complex process through which LDL cholesterol starts plaque formation. A Healthy Diet Is Still The Key To Weight Loss For whatever reasons to go on diet, one should take note that a healthy diet is the key to weight loss and not the type of diet. An Ancient Herbal Therapy For Diabetics A recent study revealed that an herbal therapy that has been used for thousands of years may help control blood sugar levels in people suffering from Type-2 diabetes. Milk thistle, a flowering herb, contains several chemicals with possible medical effects. The Low-Down On The Risks Of Coronary Heart Disease In Women The risk factors for CHD are more or less similar for both men and women except for some minor differences. The management of these risk factors has generally been either ignored or pursued less vigorously in women than men. What Can A Herbal Wonder Drug Do For Your Heart! Garlic, whether raw or cooked, is famous for its strong characteristic odor. But, are you aware that garlic can be used medically besides its culinary purposes. In fact, garlic has long been considered as a herbal "Wonder Drug". Can High Dose Statin Help Reduce Blood Cholesterol Levels? Persons with heart trouble and high blood cholesterol levels are sometimes put by their doctors on high dosage of statin drugs so as to quickly lower their blood cholesterol levels. High dosage of statin can offer only a marginal benefit compared to the current treatment. Test Blood First To Decide What Diet Is Best Anyone who intends to go on diet will need to go for a blood test. Dr Cohen will personally analyze the blood test results and he will then come up with a specific eating plan which balances proteins and carbohydrates. The diet is not based solely on counting calories, but on food types, quantities and combinations. Are You Aware That Walnuts Can Combat Unhealthy Fats? Research suggests that eating walnuts at the end of a meal may help cut the damage that is done to the arteries by the fatty food. It is believed that the nuts are rich in compounds that reduce hardening of the arteries, and keep them flexible. Are You A Perfectionist? A perfectionist is one who regards anything short of perfect as unacceptable. But in the eyes of experts in psychology, perfectionists are those who hold unrealistically high standards and judge themselves or others as always falling short. How Good Is Good Cholesterol? For years, good cholesterol (HDL) has been considered as being able to counteract bad cholesterol (LDL), or even prevent heart disease. Nonetheless, its goodness has been questioned by some scientists. Soy And Its Healing Power On Heart Disease In reality, soybean is more than just a bean because of its amusing healing power on various diseases. Many researches have been conducted on the health effects of soybeans and soybean constituents. Silent Heart Disease With Some Diabetics Myocardial ischemia, occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood to meet the metabolic needs, usually due to plaque build-up in the coronary arteries. Experts depict this disease as “silent” when there are no symptoms being presented. Dieting of Mothers Can Harm Their Kids! As mother, your dieting habits can have a bad influence on your children, especially when your dieting is based on body image and not health. Some research indicates that youngsters learn attitude about dieting through observation. This means that some youngsters may develop an unhealthy fixation on body image. Second Hand Smoke Can Be More Dangerous Than What You Think If I do not smoke, I do not need to worry about it. This statement is only partially right. People may not aware that each time someone smokes, poisons are released into the air. Blood Test To Predict Risk of Heart Disease For Diabetics Diabetes has long been regarded as a risk factor of heart disease. The specific relationship between the two was unclear although diabetes is known to double the risk of heart disease. Things You May Not Be Aware That Could Trigger Heart Attack When people go for a mid-morning cigarette or coffee break, they are probably not aware that this could be a very dangerous moment for them. Why do I say that? Exercise Before Meal May Keep You Heart Healthy! There is no question that exercise is always part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. But when is the best time to exercise? After reading this article, perhaps you may want to exercise before meal. How Holidays Can Lead To More Cardiac Mortality? Christmas and New Year are two of the holiday seasons that are supposed to fill people with joys and happiness. But, do you know that death rates due to heart disease and other causes are higher around Christmas and New Year's Day than other days of the year. Is Crestor The Magic Treatment For Diabetes? A 26-week study showed that Crestor (rosuvastatin) is more effective than any other in reducing the bad cholesterol level in patients with Type-2 diabetes. Is Fruit Fiber Superior Than Vegetable Fiber For Heart? Not all fiber is created equal, and not all may offer equal protection for heart disease. Only dietary fiber from cereals and fruits, but not vegetables, appeared to reduce the risk of heart disease. Mixing Heart Drugs Can Be Fatal For Some! A standard combination of diuretics and blood-pressure drugs has been prescribed to heart-failure patients by their doctors. Such treatment has widely been used in United States following a research conducted in 1999.. 2 Heart-Healthy Snacks Using Colored Fruits Two recipes show how you can make use of purple-colored and orange-colored fruits to bake two heart-healthy snacks: Blueberry and Strawberry Muffins, and Peach Melba. The Importance Of Selecting The Right Fish Oil Pills Despite the possibility of presence of contaminants in fish, benefits of eating fish cannot be denied as supported by numerous researches and studies. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acid that helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Arteries Can Be Damaged In Obese Children! Millions of children could end up with diabetes, heart disease, and other problems linked to being overweight and their parents are not even aware of it. 2 Things That Cannot Be Skipped For Diabetics Diabetes can raise the risk of leading to heart disease. One should not treat this lightly if he or she has confirmed to be diabetic. Besides medications, urine test and exercise are the two things that cannot be skipped. How To Achieve Target Blood Pressure? If people with high blood pressure can achieve their target level at all time, chances that they will develop any kind of heart disease will be greatly reduced. Is There Any Heart Healty Alternative To Your Favorite Spread? Mayonnaise, cream cheese, and any other tasty spread that are favored by people in the past are quickly replaced by nut butters that share the stellar nutritional profile of peanut butter. Low-fat Or Low-carb Diet? Which Is Better? People tend to eat more refined carbohydrates when fats are reduced. This could be a reason why reduction of fat in American diets has not led to decrease in heart-related illnesses. Healthy Foods In Orange Can Prevent Heart Disease Too! Fruit and vegetables in bright orange can in fact help to boost our immune system as they contain beta carotene and bioflavonoids, which are essential in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. They also help maintain good eyesight and glowing skin. How To Prevent Heart Disease For Women After Menopause? Part II Following from my previous article, here are the 7 tips that can help women prevent heart disease after menopause... Risk of Overweight For Youngsters Who Skimp On Milk Youngsters who skimp on milk and other dairy food to avoid calories actually appear to substantially increase their risk of becoming overweight. Can Stress Be Measured? Can stress be measured? Yes, of course. The correlation between stress and health of your heart can always be measured by taking a stress test. Can Risk Of Diabetes Be Reduced By Drinking More Coffee? Numerous studies were conducted on effect of drinking coffee on heart disease, diabetes and other disease but no definite conclusion has been arrived so far. Fit Is Simply Not Enough If You Are Fat Being fit but fat is simply not good enough. Excess weight can take years off your life, even if you get plenty of exercise. Can Heart Attacks Be Prevented? Prevention of most premature heart attacks should be possible. Previous conventional wisdom had however suggested that only half of the risks of premature heart attack could be forecasted. Healthy Foods In Purple Can Prevent Heart Disease Purple vegetables or fruit can add color to a dish. They are beneficial to health as they are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phyto-chemicals. How To Prevent Heart Disease For Women After Menopause? Part I Risk of coronary heart disease is much lower for women than for men of comparable age. Women’s risk, however, increases significantly after menopause. A Long Hard Road To Weight Loss Part II Janet was not really afraid of dying but she was concerned about her inability of taking care of her grandmother who was diagnosed with dementia. What Can Fizzy Drinks Contribute To Heart Disease? Very few of us will consider these drinks to be healthy. But, how bad they are? Why are they bad for our health? Not too many of us can answer such questions. Do Not Overlook Stress That Can Raise Risk Of Heart Disease! A stressful life does seem to raise the odds of heart disease and stroke. Interestingly, strong link was found only among men. Women's Choice In Comfort Foods Can Be Unhealthy For Heart People who are told to adopt a healthy diet will probably adhere to this advice. But, when they are in negative emotions, they will tend to change their choices. How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol? Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes. However, only a small amount of cholesterol is needed by the body. A Large-scale Heart Epidemic Is Coming Its Way In Asia! Cardiovascular disease is set to pose a major threat to health and wealth in Asia, with smoking, increasing obesity, and rising levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. Can Exercising Hard Help You Lose Weight More Quickly? If we exercise hard enough, we can lose weight faster. In reality, exercising intensely may not necessarily be effective in losing weight. The Two-Side Story Of Fish Oil Fish is a high-protein low-fat food containing omega-3 fatty acids that play an important role in reducing the risk of heart disease. What Ginkgo Can Help To Prevent Heart Disease? Ginkgo has become one of the well-researched herbs in the world, and can also be used to prevent and overcome problems related to heart disease. A Long Hard Road To Weight Loss Part I When Janet recalled her journey of weight losing, she could still feel the pain, malnourishment, dehydration and vomiting that she had experienced. Be Active Towards Fitness! We always associate weight with health. But when it comes to heart disease, being fit is as important as being thin. Can You Resist Eating What You See? If you eat too much fattening food one day, can you be good and eat less the next day? The answer is probably no for most people. The Danger Of Hidden Blood Pressure With Diabetes Most people are aware of the risks posed by diabetes and high blood pressure, but few may realize the relationship between the two. What Barley Can Do For Your Heart? Diet high in soluble fiber had greatest effect on reducing LDL. Products containing whole or milled barley grain can reduce the risk of heart disease. What Are The Symptoms And Preventive Measures Of Atherothrombosis? Atherothrombosis is commonly a disease of older adults mainly because of the eventual buildup of deposits and the wear and tear on the blood vessels. Life After Heart Attack! A neighbor of mine was home after a massive heart attack, caused by a very large, evil blood clot. She was only 33 years old.. No Magic Method For Weight Loss! Lifestyle is difficult to change. Specialists do realize this fact but they still prefer patients to lose weight in this manner rather than taking weight-loss medicines. Why Salt Is Good For You Now? Sodium has always been accused as the culprit responsible for high blood pressure. Recently, this “bad gut” has become a star when research shows that it may reduce risk of heart disease. Diabetes Is Not Just A Matter Of Sugar Diabetes is not just a sugar problem, it is an incurable condition! Diabetics can still stay healthy if their blood sugar levels are well controlled. Exercises That Can Be Done Anytime Anywhere Tips to help you create an exercise regimen that is fun, easy and achievable in your daily life. Does this make exercising sound more appealing? Go Low And Eat More For Good Health A low-energy-dense eating plan not only reduce the total energy intake but also maintain a high-quality diet, without having to decrease the amount of food consumed each day. Can Cinnamon Help Diabetes And Cholesterol Type-2 diabetes who had taken cinnamon daily after meals reduced their blood sugar levels by almost 30 percent. A Cheap And Effective Way To Kill Cholesterol Berberine, traditionally used as an over-the-counter remedy for diarrhea caused by bacterial infection, can lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) significantly and works in a different way from statin drugs like Lipitor or Zocor. Coffee May Help To Keep Diabetes At Bay Coffee has been a drink that people consume everyday, especially during breakfast. There are many negative reports on consuming coffee mainly due to its caffeine. A study reported in the Archives of Internal medicine that there is a link between drinking coffee and a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Confusion Between Fat And Cholesterol It appears that many people still confuse with fat and cholesterol in diet. Many have confusingly argued that a low-fat diet is also low in cholesterol, which can be considered only half right. Are You AT Aware? What is AT? You may ask. AT stands for Atherothrombosis that is largely unrecognized by the people on the street. AT is a global disease that can lead to heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which requires amputation. Eat Fish To Stay Away From Heart Disease Eat more fish to help prevent heart disease because omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of or who have cardiovascular disease. It seems that fish oil for health is a non-controversial issue among all health experts, from traditional to alternative. Child Of A Smoking Mother Can Have High Blood Pressure It is evident that chemicals embedded in cigarette (tobacco) can pass from pregnant mothers through the blood stream to the fetus. These chemicals are toxic materials that will present serious risks to the unborn child, as well as the mother. PCOS And Infection Can Also Cause Heart Disease Heart disease can be caused by a number of risk factors, for example, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy diet and habits, laziness, obesity as well as some uncontrollable factors like family history of heart disease. Nevertheless, there are at least two other risk factors, namely PCOS and infection, that could also trigger heart disease or even heart attack. 9 Yummy Foods That Can Harm Your Heart Yummy foods are usually tasty and loved by people of all ages. Though not all, majority of these yummy foods may actually pose some threats to our health. Here are 9 so called 'junk foods' that are yummy yet high in calories and low in nutritional content; they do contain fats, especially trans fats. Meditation Can Also Make Your Heart Happy Drugs cannot effectively reduce stress levels and should not be considered as the primary approach. A happy, spiritual or emotional heart is basically good medicine. Meditation is good for your heart. Eat Mediterranean To Save The Heart There was a total cholesterol drop of 7.5 percent among the participants who were on the Mediterranean diet, while the total cholesterol had experienced a fall of 4.5 percent for those on low-fat diet. Based on this reduction, the overall cardiovascular risk fell 15 percent with the Mediterranean diet and 9 percent with the low-fat diet. A Meal Without Salt Is Not A Meal A meal without salt is not a meal. Do you agree with this proverb? 10 Tips To Drive Away Stress If you do have a healthy diet with moderate exercise, but you are constantly under stress, there is still a possibility that you will become a candidate of heart disease. But one may tell you this: in the present competitive world, how can you live without stress? Is Eating The Only Way To Gain Weight Heart disease could be developed as a result of over-weight or obesity, which is usually due to unhealthy diet, excessive eating, and lack of exercises. If I tell you that inadequate sleep for a long period of time, you will actually gain weight. Do you believe it? A New Look Of Egg We are frequently advised by our doctors that if you have high cholesterol level, you should avoid taking any egg especially the egg yolk. So, most of us will equate taking egg yolk to having heart disease because a high cholesterol level will possibly raise the risk of heart disease. Such fear has been instilled in our mind for the last thirty years. Traditional Therapies Can Prevent Heart Disease Too It seems that these so called medicines (mainly from the West) could not either treat the diseases effectively or have side effects that have brought patients into another level of frustration. A Simple Way To Understand Fats "Don't take too much fats!" This is a piece of advice we used to get from people around us. Are all fats bad for us? Of course no! Nevertheless, before we can decide which fats we should take and which fats we should not take, it is better to understand the nature of fats and where they can be found in the foods we consumed. Coffee - To Drink Or Not To Drink? Is coffee really bad for our heart? This is a question that coffee lovers keep asking their doctors hoping to get an answer that can allow them to drink as much coffee as possible. It is also an issue that is continuously subject to debate over many years. Unfortunately, there is still no conclusive evidence on the connection between coffee (caffeine) and heart disease. From time to time, contradicting reports were released. Can Needles Really Manage Your Weight? Recently, a new way of weight loss solution has become popular using needles. What is this? Another sales gimmick? Not really! It is a technique used by TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioners known as "Acupuncture". 8 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor About Your Heart You must have many questions to ask your doctors on how to maintain a healthy heart. This article highlights eight most commonly asked questions and typical answers from one of the many cardiologists. Are You Stressed? Watch Your Cholesterol Level! Stress can lead to increased heart rate and weakened immune systems, and it can even raise cholesterol level. This is what recent research has found out. Eat For a Healthy Heart - Fill Up On Fibre! Food that is bad for our body is usually tasty and vice versa. But if you wish to have a healthy heart, you probably have no choice but to follow some suggestions made by doctors and dietitians. 8 Tips to Lower Risks of Heart Disease Starting From Young Unhealthy foods and lifestyle have brought overweight or obesity to many children around the world. This will increase their chance of getting heart disease later on. However, research showed that coronary heart disease can be prevented from an early age... [1] [2]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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