Coronary artery disease is the leading killer of women in the United States. Women tend to ignore the symptoms of coronary artery disease and not seek medical care until it is too late. According to American Family Physician, many doctors underestimate the risk that coronary artery disease poses for female patients. Understanding the signs and what preventative measures can be … [Read more...] about Coronary Artery Disease in Women
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Hand Pain & High Blood Pressure
Hand pain and high blood pressure are potentially serious conditions in themselves but they are especially serious when they occur together, according to the National Diabetes Clearinghouse and the American Heart Association. Determining what is causing your hand pain and/or high blood pressure is an important step, as sometimes these symptoms indicate a life-threatening … [Read more...] about Hand Pain & High Blood Pressure
Women and Heart Disease: Getting the Right Health Care
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Death and cardiovascular disease is the number one killer 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. When we look at specific interventions such as Percutaneous Coronary … [Read more...] about Women and Heart Disease: Getting the Right Health Care
Soda: A Surprising Energy Zapper
I can’t remember the last time I had an uninterrupted night of sleep. Between one of my daughters coming to wake me practically every hour of the night with a nightmare and then the 5:45 a.m. alarm going off just an hour after finally getting to sleep. As a mom, even if your little one isn’t waking you every hour, we’re sure you can relate. Yes, Mommy is sleepy. So … [Read more...] about Soda: A Surprising Energy Zapper
Ten Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to include a variety of vegetables in meal planning. There are many health benefits of eating vegetables, including reducing the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon cancer. It can be a challenge to include a … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Eat More Vegetables