Women's Heart Disease

Hypertension Heart Disease

Hypertension heart disease strikes more people with each passing year. The bad news: anyone can develop this disease regardless of age, gender or race. The good news: your lifestyle can play a enormous role. How Does Hypertension Heart Disease Start? This condition occurs when a person develops heart problems because of uncontrolled high blood pressure for a long time. [...]

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Ischemic Heart Disease: Are You at Risk?

Narrowed coronary arteries cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart. This ailment is also referred to as Ischemic Heart Disease. The reason for the narrowed arteries is cholesterol deposits sticking to the artery wall, thus creating a blockage that hampers the free flow of blood to the heart. These deposits harden and cause the arteries to harden as well. The medical term used to describe this is atherosclerosis. In addition, this term is most often interchangeable with arteriosclerosis. Both of these ailments are identical in that they both prevent blood flow from reaching the heart.

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Obesity and Heart Disease

Obesity and heart disease are linked, like it or not. While being overweight is probably more common than not these days, being obese can be deadly. What is Obese? First is the question, “How do I know if I am overweight or obese?” You’re considered overweight if your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30. Over [...]

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Mild Heart Attack Symptoms

Mild heart attack symptoms are something you need to recognize. The signs may be so mild and “normal” that you might ignore them. Don’t. While it’s said that ignorance is bliss, in this case, ignorance can be deadly. Let’s take a look at some of the signs and symptoms of a mild heart attack. Female Heart Attack A [...]

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Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Foods that lower cholesterol have become a hot topic. Perhaps you’re worried about your cholesterol levels, or maybe just want to raise the HDL. And holistic steps to lower your LDL is the number one step you should take. There are actually both foods and nutritional supplements that can help lower cholesterol, but in this post, [...]

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Causes of Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease strikes millions of women every year. The causes of coronary heart disease can be prevented, though, so educating yourself could be literally a lifesaver! Let’s take a look at heart disease causes and ways to prevent heart disease. Causes of Coronary Heart Disease Because some of the causes for coronary heart disease include lifestyle issues, [...]

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