Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. Not far behind, the third leading cause of death is a stroke. Every 90 seconds there's a woman in the US suffering a heart attack. It's alarming to say the least.Women are less likely to seek immediate attention than men because they aren't aware of the heart attack symptoms. While there are common signs, not all women experience or have them which may result in a fatal outcome. Here are common heart attack symptoms found in both men and women: 1. Chest pains, discomfort or a sense of heaviness in the center or left side of the chest. The pain may come and go. It may feel like squeezing or heavy pressure. It's sometimes mistaken for heartburn or indigestion.2. Women may feel pain in the back, neck and jaw area. These symptoms are more common in women than men. There may also be discomfort or pain in one or both arms, shoulder or above the stomach.3. Shortness of breath can happen even when you're resting. It may … [Read more...]
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15 Tips To Staying, Feeling and Looking Younger
Staying, feeling and looking young is one of the many challenges faced by busy moms. In an ever-changing fast pace world, moms are taking on more responsibilities and adding more stress to their lives. Over time, these burdens wreak havoc, slowly deteriorating the body and finally making people older than they look.There are ways you can look younger, healthier, and more vibrant without going under the knife or paying for expensive products. Here are 15 tips on staying, feeling and looking younger. 1. No one wants to look outdated or stuck in some lost era. Updating your wardrobe doesn't have to be expensive. Check consignment stores, factory outlet stores that carry samples or one-off styles, or wait for sales and find coupons online for your favorite shops. If you're used to wearing neutral colors, throw in some color.2. Updating your wardrobe is one thing, but nothing will make the clothes look good if you have an 80's hairdo. Get a hair cut, go for a new style, add … [Read more...]
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As we age our metabolism slows down and we don't lose weight or burn as many calories like when we were younger. For women, the extra weight usually sits around the midsection and hip area.Doing daily aerobic exercises and resistance training will give your metabolism a boost. The higher intensity workout, the more fat-burning you'll achieve thus maintaining a higher metabolism longer.Eating certain foods to rev up your metabolism is another way to go about maintaining a healthy weight. These 8 Foods Will Help Boost Your Metabolism 1. You tell your kids to have a good and nutritious breakfast every day because it helps in keeping your kids focused. Kids who eat breakfast have better attention spans and do better in school.Skipping breakfast slows your metabolism and your body starts to store fat because it thinks it's in starvation mode. Our bodies are complex, but also very smart.Eating whole grains like having a bowl of oatmeal with sprinkled cinnamon on top is a … [Read more...]
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