Category Archives: Cardio & Blood-Cholesterol

General strategies for successful smoking cessation 1. Stay away from opportunities to smoke. Do not go where you are likely to be tempted. 2. Analyze when you smoke and what cues you to smoke, and then identify activities you can … Continue reading →

Ever since medicine began, people have been trying – vainly, until recent times – to give effective treatment for serious heart complaints. The modern assault on the heart began at about the time that Hitler was undertaking his assault on … Continue reading →

Here are a few things to consider when having your blood pressure taken in your doctor’s office to ensure the most accurate readings. – Don’t drink coffee or other caffeine-containing beverages or foods for a couple of hours before your … Continue reading →

Practice positive thinking and positive “self-talk”. Avoid confusing day-to-day problems with full-blown crises. Try  to practice old adages such as “Look for the silver lining in every cloud,” and “Don’t make mountains out of molehills.” Organize. Keep a written schedule … Continue reading →