Japanese maple tree leaves have a vibrant red color in the spring that slowly morphs into a brilliant purple throughout the summer and back to beautiful yellow and orange in the fall. Different types of Japanese trees are often used in one yard to create a multicolored environment. Bloodgood Japanese maples produce stunning dark purple and maroon leaves that can be a great contrast to red or yellow foliage. Other Japanese varieties include the crimson king and queen species.
Vitamin supplements to prevent diseases. Vitamin supplements are used to prevent deficiencies and also to prevent diseases. Certain vitamin supplements (such as folic acid, vitamin B6, and B12) have been used to lower blood levels of homocysteine, which may help prevent heart attacks. Folic acid fortification in cereals and vitamin supplements has been found to decrease the risk of birth defects in the developing fetus in pregnant women.
This content requires Flash Player. After a blocked artery is treated with angioplasty to restore blood flow, the artery may become blocked again. This is called restenosis. One way to prevent restenosis is to place a stent inside the artery at the spot where the blockage was cleared by angioplasty. A stent is a tiny, metal mesh tube that is placed with a catheter and permanently embedded within the artery wall to prop open and prevent it from collapsing.