Planning to Prevent Heart Disease
Women with risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a family history, should start a dialogue with their primary care physician in their 40s …
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5 Tricks to Help You Quit Smoking & Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle
In our increasingly health conscious society, quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your body. In theory, we all know the risks that cigarettes pose. …
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Lack of REM Sleep Boosts Dementia Risk
People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in the August 23, 2017, online issue …
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Sitting Disease: The New Health Hazard
Sedentary behavior is the new norm as most jobs do not require active movement. Sitting in a car instead of walking, standing on the escalator instead of walking up the …
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What Do Women Need to Know About Heart Disease?
Did you know that heart disease impacts men and women differently? Research has shown that gender differences exist not only in the way disease affects the heart, but also in …
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The Benefit of a Fruit and Vegetable Diet
A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death. This is the finding of new research, led …
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When Should Heart Screenings Begin?
A new national survey by Orlando Health found that most women are unaware of the age at which heart screenings should begin. The American Heart Association recommends women begin undergoing …
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Time to Take Heart!
According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600,000 Americans die each year from heart disease—the leading cause of death for both men and women …
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14 Hidden Risks that Increase Your Chance for a Heart Attack (And How to Prevent it)
Heart disease is a complex condition that develops slowly and sometimes silently—and it is well-known that heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States. However, it’s …
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