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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women.
February is Heart Month, a good time to review the many risk factors for heart attack and …
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Cigarette Smoking and Vascular Disease
Amy Ward MSN, APN, and Catherine Cristofalo, MSN, APN
Start your New Year off with a life changing decision to do what you have said you will do for years; quit smoking.
Cigarette smoking is the No. 1 preventable cause …
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs of Heart Disease in Women
If you’re like many women, you tend to think of heart disease as a condition that affects mostly men. But, the fact is, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.
“While most women are aware that one …
How Women Can Protect Their Hearts
Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association’s (AHA) national public-awareness campaign, aims to help women learn that heart disease is their leading cause of death—a fact most women still do not take to heart.
Heart disease and stroke are …
Concerned About Cholesterol? Learn How Advanced Screening Can Determine Whether You Need Treatment
If heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type of heart or vascular problem in the past, you might want to look into more detailed cholesterol testing to better determine which treatments might be best for …
Understanding Heart Disease in Women: The Number 1 Killer
Did you know that heart disease affects women and men at equal rates, but research shows that women may be more likely than men to die after a heart attack? Here is important information to help you understand the symptoms …
New Pre-Operative Guidelines for People with Heart Problems
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States have surgery, most without complication. Patients with a history of heart problems, however, need special consideration before they undergo surgical procedures.
“Heart disease is the most common cause of …
Bad Relationships Boost Heart Disease Risk, Study Says
Marriages and close relationships marked by conflict and negative exchanges can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.
Conducted by researchers at University College London and published in the October 8, 2007, issue of Archives of …
Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s number one and number three killers, respectively, with stroke being the leading cause of disability.
Learn about the factors that increase your chances for cardiovascular disease and what you can do about them. …
Researchers Seek Link between Diet Soda and Metabolic Syndrome
Drinking more than one soft drink daily – even if it is the sugar-free kind – may be associated with an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of risk factors linked to the development of diabetes and …