Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, many doctors are failing to give their female patients the kind of information and treatment they need for these disorders. Even when presented with symptoms of heart disease, all too often doctors fail to make the connection and offer appropriate interventions and treatment. When [...]
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If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, learn how to control your temper. This is especially true for men. Males who are angry are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol to excess, and be overweight. Being under stress actually speeds up the rate at which harmful plaque builds up on the walls [...]
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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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If you start to experience the signs of stroke, such as dizziness, weakness or difficulty seeing, you need to get emergency medical care immediately. Most people who have these symptoms take a “wait and see” approach, which means they don’t get the prompt care they need. You may not be having a stroke (which would [...]
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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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Both men and women are at risk for developing heart disease, but women are more likely to die as a result. The chances of a woman dying of heart disease are approximately 10 percent higher than for men. The symptoms of heart attack in women may not be the classic chest pain radiating down the [...]
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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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Levels of obesity in the United States have now reached epidemic proportions. In 2004, none other than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared obesity to be the number one health threat facing America. This condition is responsible for over 400,000 deaths each year, and is reflected in the over $122 billion [...]
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