Many contributing factors cause heart disease in women. Do you know these factors? Being educated and informed will reduce your risks, and help you maintain a strong and healthy heart. If you're a woman approaching menopause, your chances of developing heart disease rises. When estrogen levels decreases, bad cholesterol increases and good cholesterol decreases. Other risk factors include: - Age 65+ - On birth control pills after 35 years old - Family history - Hereditary - Diabetes - High blood pressure - High cholesterol - Obesity - Smoking and exposure to second hand smoke - Inactivity - Sedentary lifestyle - Excess weight in the abdomen Some risk factors you have no control of, but the other risks you can manage by changing your eating habits and implementing physical activity. Below are some foods that you can begin to incorporate into your diet that may reduce your chances of developing early heart disease. Don't expect overnight results, but start taking baby … [Read more...]
Signs and Prevention of Heart Disease in Women
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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