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Coronary Artery Disease in Women

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 taken to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease for women can improve your health.

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Stress Tests for Women

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Heart Association. While cancer is an important threat to women’s health, twice as many women in the United States die of cardiovascular diseases than they do of cancer. Stress tests can provide valuable information regarding the health of your heart.

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Ways to Go Green for Children

Green activities teach children to conserve the planet and its resources for themselves and future generations. Helping kids go green shows them that they can make an impact, even as a child. Green habits formed at an early age are more likely to be continued into adulthood. The specific age of the child influences the types of green lifestyle changes that will work the best.

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Gifting Yourself some Green

Green has always been one of my favorite colors. Why you may ask? Maybe it is because I have always been complimented on my green eyes. Maybe it is because my mom always dressed me in green for special occasions and family photographs of which I have fond memories of. Perhaps it has do to with something in my subconscious mind and having the name of Shaun, which is an Irish name and Ireland is famous for being green. Or maybe it is because I was an art major in college and the color green was a pretty constant theme in most of my pieces. Hmm, maybe it