The Franco Factor: A French Canadian genetic disorder can cause killer cholesterol levels in even the healthiest person

Carl Ouellette had just turned 34 when he had a heart attack. Looking back, he believes he actually had a series of them: when his arms went numb as he clenched his hockey stick during a game with the guys.

French Canadian genetic disorder can cause killer cholesterol levels in even the healthiest person

Posted Feb. 05, 2012, at 10:31 a.m. Last modified Feb. 05, 2012, at 3:48 p.m. Carl Ouellette had just turned 34 when he had a heart attack. Looking back, he believes he actually had a series of them: when his arms went numb as he clenched his hockey stick during a game with the guys.

Fitness and "fatness" both matter to the heart

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests. U.S. researchers found that of more than 3,100 healthy adults they followed, those who improved -- or simply maintained -- their fitness levels were less likely to develop high blood pressure, high ...

Health Notes: Riverside offering free screenings for heart disease

"Heart disease can be a pain in the leg" --- peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, can be an indicator of a life-threatening heart condition. It develops when blocked vessels reduce blood flow to the arms and legs.

Cold Feet, Warm Heart

Consistency is the key to attaining wellness. The health benefits from exercise can only be maintained with a regular routine of physical activity.