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Women and Heart Disease: Getting the Right Health Care
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Death and cardiovascular disease is the number onekiller of women in the US second only to ALL cancers COMBINED? The prevalence of coronary artery disease in women is similar to that in age-matched cohorts of men – yet women tend to be under-served and under-treated.
Ciao Bella! Beauty Advice From My Grandmother
Over a bowl of some angel hair pasta with fresh homemade tomato sauce, I had the opportunity to ask my Italian grandmother for some beauty advice…
Prevention of Heart Disease in Women
Crushing chest pain and pressure might clearly signal a heart attack in men, but women report different symptoms that accompany heart problems. Certain circumstances in particular put women at greater risk for heart disease, and learning symptoms and warning signs can help prevent serious problems.
Side Effects of Ritalin for Children
Ritalin is a stimulant medication that doctors sometimes prescribe for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Ritalin’s effects are almost instantaneous: The child exhibits mood changes in just 20 to 30 minutes after taking it. To minimize any side effects, your child should take the lowest dose possible to achieve the desired results. Note that the side effects that occur with Ritalin in children are practically the same as with dexedrine and Adderall, other stimulant ADHD medicines.
Teenage Heart Conditions
You may associate heart conditions such as heart attack or coronary artery disease with adults, not teenagers. Teenagers can have heart conditions too, although they are usually not the same conditions that plaque adults. Some conditions are the result of birth defects, while others result from insufficient medical care or an unhealthy lifestyle.