February is not only Valentine’s Day month, but it has also been declared Women’s Heart Disease Awareness Month. Since the risk of breast cancer is in the media often, you may be thinking that it is the Number 1 killer for women, but that is not true. Heart disease is the leading cause of death [...]
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When you are getting ready to watch for the Super Bowl, the upcoming Winter Olympics, or any other big sporting event, you probably aren’t thinking about the possibility of suffering a heart attack. In a story published by CBS News, studies have shown that the risk increases when fans are watching major sporting events. The [...]
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Having a marriage that is strained can lead to health conditions that increase a woman’s risk of heart disease. The stress from relationship woes can lead to high blood pressure, increased cholesterol, and obesity. This combination of symptoms are a recipe heart disease, and a good reason to find a way to resolve problems in [...]
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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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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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