heart disease and women

High Carb Intake Linked to Heart Disease in Women

by Jodee

in Heart Diets

If you are a lady who likes her carbs, you may want to think about how much white bread, pizza and rice you are eating. Foods with a high sugar content can also increase your risk of heart disease, according to the results of a new study. The good news is that eating pasta doesn’t [...]

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Having Hot Flashes? You May Be at Increased Risk of Heart Disease

by Jodee

in Women

Hot flashes are common for women who are going through menopause. The sensation of feeling warm, flushing, and sweating can be a mild nuisance or enough of a problem to need medical treatment. They may also be an indication that you need to be concerned about heart disease. At the annual meeting of the North [...]

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Social Stress and Heart Disease Linked

by Jodee

in Heart Disease, Women

People who have fewer resources available to them to deal with the stresses of everyday life are at a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has found. The research was conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the results were published in the latest issue of Obesity. People who [...]

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Migraines Linked to Heart Disease in Women

by Jodee

in Heart Disease, Women

If you are a middle-aged or a senior woman who experiences migraines with auras (flashing lights or an aroma that indicates an episode is imminent), your risk of heart disease or stroke is higher than for women who don’t get migraines. A new study indicates that frequent migraines (more than once a month) may be [...]

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Chemical Found in Food Containers, Heart Disease Linked

by Jodee

in Women

A chemical used to in coatings applied to the interior of food and beverage containers and clear plastic bottles has been linked to heart disease, and women are especially at risk. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that bisphenol A (BPA) may be responsible for arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). BPA is used in several [...]

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Menopause Increases Risk of Heart Disease

by Jodee

in Heart Health

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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