Heart flutter is a nonspecific term often used by people when describing an abnormal sensation in their chest that may refer to one of several conditions which may be benign or may be concerning, including premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), premature atrial contractions (PACs), heart block, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, POTS, or muscle spasms in…
Coronary Artery Disease Overview
According to the World Health Organization, coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Check out some interesting statistics about this killer and causes in the info-graphic below.
Science of Exercise: Basal Metabolic Rate
By Philip Johnson, MD, PhD The science of exercise will be a series of articles meant for those of you who like to dig a little bit deeper, yet remain practical when it comes to exercise. Prior to my career in medicine I was an engineer, which has served me well when thinking about the science of…
Heart Disease by the Numbers
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. To find out more facts and statistics about heart disease and how to prevent it, check out our info-graphic from Healthline.
How To Start Exercising And Succeed
"How to get off the couch and start training" You've had it. You're tired of watching the info-mercials of the guy or girl who is slim and trim, tired of looking at yourself in the mirror, and most of all, tired of telling yourself that you'll start tomorrow, or Monday, or the beginning of next month. So…
