University of Queensland psychologist Maggie O'Haire has found that having pets may reduce the overall risk of an individual developing heart disease and will also reduce high blood pressure.
''Research shows pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol, are less depressed and have lower risk of heart disease. They feel less lonely than non-pet owners and actually find it easer to get to know people,'' O'Haire told the Courier Mail, adding that billions of dollars could be saved by pet ownership.
What is a heart attack / How to prevent heart attacks
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
"What's interesting to note about such interventions is the little amount of research that has actually been done to understand the benefits," O'Haire concluded.
Congenital Heart Disease – Septal Defects
Heart diseases that are present at birth are called “ Congenital heart diseases”.
Heart diseases that are present at birth are called “ Congenital heart diseases”.
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Diet, Lifestyle and Heart Disease
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
Cholesterol - Lipoproteins - Functions - Normal Blood Cholesterol Levels - Causes - Treatment - FAQs
Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
Cholesterol is produced by the body (liver) and is essential for normal body functioning.
