- 41. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can ...
- 42. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including: High cholesterol and triglycerides Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Metabolic syndrome — a combination of ...
- 43. Myocardial ischemia
- (Myocardial ischemia)
- ... cause myocardial ischemia include: Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis occurs when plaques made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products build up on your artery ...
- 44. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... supplying your heart with oxygen-rich blood (coronary arteries) become blocked. Over time, a coronary artery can become narrowed from the buildup of cholesterol. This buildup — collectively known as plaques ...
- 45. Facts For Fathers About Breastfeeding
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes. A mother’s perception of her partner’s attitude toward breastfeeding is one of the greatest factors influencing her decision to breastfeed. Exclusive ...
- 46. Mitral valve regurgitation
- (Mitral valve regurgitation)
- ... disease — blockages of arteries that feed your heart muscle — may lead to heart attacks with further weakening of the heart muscle. To follow a heart-healthy diet, eat low-fat foods and check your cholesterol ...
- 47. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- (Mild cognitive impairment (MCI))
- ... is less clear-cut. These risk factors include: Diabetes Current smoking Depression High blood pressure Elevated cholesterol Lack of physical exercise Infrequent participation in mentally ...
- 48. Small vessel disease
- (Small vessel disease)
- ... symptoms similar to those you'd have if you were having angina or a heart attack. Risk factors for small vessel disease include: Tobacco smoking Total blood cholesterol over 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) ...
- 49. Metabolic syndrome
- (Metabolic syndrome)
- Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol levels — that occur together, increasing ...
- 50. Intestinal ischemia
- (Intestinal ischemia)
- ... including a blockage in an artery caused by a blood clot, or a narrowing of an artery due to buildup of deposits, such as cholesterol. Whatever the cause, diminished blood flow within your digestive ...
