Smoking, or being exposed to second-hand smoke, contributes to heart disease by making the heart work harder. It constricts blood vessels and contributes to a buildup of harmful plaque inside of them. When you smoke, you force your heart to pump harder to distribute blood throughout the body. Every drag from a cigarette introduces carbon [...]
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Studies have shown that women of childbearing years are protected from developing heart disease due to the presence of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen helps to protect women from heart disease by increasing the body’s production of HDL, or “good” cholesterol. Levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol decrease as well. Estrogen also helps to guard against [...]
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For women under 35, taking birth control pills is relatively safe. It’s not a recommended form of birth control for smokers at any age, though. Birth control pills and heart disease are a concern for women older than 35 or who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. Here are some signs you should [...]
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Having a good relationship with your significant other not only feels good, but it can help to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Research has found that women with heart disease who said that they felt loved and supported by a partner tend to have less serious blockage of the arteries than those who [...]
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You can still include cheese in your diet if you want to lower your risk of heart disease. Switching to grated cheese instead of eating it in slices can help, according to the Food Standards Agency. The British Agency also suggests using a stronger-flavored cheese in your diet. That way, you can add flavor and [...]
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Your diet is a factor in your risk for developing heart disease. You can lower this risk by making a few simple changes. Don’t worry; eating healthy foods doesn’t mean that the food you eat will be boring or that you need to completely sacrifice taste for your health. If you want to lower your [...]
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When you go to the doctor and your blood pressure is taken, the reading is expressed in the form of two numbers. The purpose of the test is to measure the amount of force produced when your heart pumps blood against the walls of your arteries. This force will be at its highest when your [...]
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Being overweight or obese does increase the likelihood that you will be diagnosed with heart disease during your lifetime. The risk does diminish if you can get to a heart healthy weight, though. Following a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and whole grains is a good place to [...]
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Did you know that the foods you choose to eat have a direct effect on your heart health? They certainly do! While you may be drawn to foods that are high in saturated fat and sugar, since they tend to be appealing, a better choice is to load up your plate with a variety of [...]
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Welcome to the HeartMart blog. The Heartmart website is chock full of information about heart health, heart conditions, heart-healthy diets, and much more. Our goal here at HeartMart is to keep you informed about new medications being used to treat heart conditions, as well as the latest advances in surgical procedures. If it’s in the [...]
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