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Yes mostly. You see, fats can have a big influence to heart diseases due to lipids that are present in the blood. Besides that, there are also other fatty acids that can affect the heart. bad cholesterols also tend to be present in the blood of fat people. The blood vessels also become affected not only the heart if you are fat.
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What sorts of biological predispositions makes people prone to coming down with heart disease?
Genetics are a cause of heart disease; parents with a higher risk of heart disease will give birth to offspring of heart disease. The trait of heart disease is then passed down from generation to generation.
Are papillions prone to overweight?
Yes
How do vitamin or fiber deficiencies contribute to obesity and heart disease?
Not heart disease. Heart disease is generally caused by saturated fat built up in the persons arteries and veins causing the heart to push harder to get the blood circulating. So there is strain on the heart which makes it prone to heart attack and a lot more likely to get heart disease.
What genetic defects is the Saluki prone to?
Eye infections, ear infections, and heart disease. Thanks for asking
What are the most common heart diseases?
Heart disease is common if you do not maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. If your diet is high in processed foods, sodium, fat, and cholesterol, and you do not regularly exercise, you will be more prone to develop heart disease.
How many dogs suffer from heart disease?
Around 15% of all dogs develop or are born with heart disease. Just like with humans their overall healt is a major factor (over weight, age, exercising etc.) but some breeds are also known for being more prone to heart disease.
What connection might there be between heart disease and poverty?
The poor mother may not be able to do the routine ultrasound scan or ultrasonography examination during the pregnancy. So the prenatal diagnosis of the congenital heart disease may be missed. Secondly, the poor child may not get treatment for the strep throat. So the child is prone to get the rheumatic heart disease.
Do American staffordshire terriers have any health implications?
Some are prone to heart murmurs, thyroid problems, skin allergies, tumors, hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts and congenital heart disease.
What kinds of foods should someone possibly prone to heart disease avoid?
Avoid eating salty foods, Foods that have lots of grease, and foods that are thick.
What dieses miniature schnauzers are prone to?
Liver disease, von Willebrand's disease and diabetes.
What is the effect on the heart when you dont get enough sleep?
Increased epinephrine (adrenalline) levels occur, when there is not enough sleep, increasing the resting heart rate and making the heart work harder. For those prone to heart disease, it is very important to get enough sleep (about 8 hrs per night).
What health problem do pit bulls?
A generally healthy breed, although some are prone to hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, allergies to grass and congenital heart disease or mange.
