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Sex Gender and Heart Disease

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Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HM | Male vs. female death figures due to heart disease are pretty interesting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, males are always ahead of females in heart disease deaths. However, after age 25 the ratio goes up to 1.5 times as many men are afflicted. By age 64, the ratio is up to over 2.5 times as many deaths for men vs. women. Why would this be? One major explanation is that estrogen, the dominant women’s sex hormone, is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Conscious Health, Current Issue, Family Health Tagged With: heart disease, preventitive, stress

February is American Heart Month

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Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s No. 1 killer. Heart Attach Warning Signs -Chest Discomfort Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. -Discomfort in Other Areas of the Upper Body Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. -Shortness of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Health, Current Issue, Factoids, Family Health Tagged With: heart attack, heart disease

How Healthy is your Heart

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submitted by Carol Christian for American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” | Six years ago the American Heart Association made a decision to create a specific focus on women’s cardiovascular health and the Go Red for Women movement was born. In the relatively short time since that decision, hundreds of thousands of women have joined the movement and have been made aware that the number one cause of death for women is heart disease and stroke. Thousands of medical providers are also … [Read more...]

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Choline

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Written by Brittany Russell A necessary part of human cell membranes, choline is involved in the movement of cholesterol in the body – possibly helping to keep cholesterol deposits from forming in blood vessels. Additionally, it plays a role in the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter required for memory, brain functions and muscle control. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry signals from nerve cells to other cells. A study by Central Soya scientists found that supplements … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Conscious Health, Family Health, Integrative, Natural Health, Supplements 101 Tagged With: cholesterol, heart disease, supplements

Dental Health & Heart Disease

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Written by Zeny N. Ocean, DDS The clear links between dental health and heart disease just got a lot stronger, which may now be a motivational factor for many to improve oral hygiene. People with bleeding gums allow entry of up to 700 different types of bacteria directly into their circulation, increasing the risk for a heart attack. The new research was presented by several groups at the Society for General Microbiology’s autumn meeting held at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Steve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental, Family Health Tagged With: dentistry, heart disease

Love Your HEART

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Submitted by Stacy Kendall, American Heart Association Our hearts. Our choice. Many women are surprised to find that heart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it is also one of the most preventable health conditions. With simple lifestyle changes, even the busiest of women can take positive action to reduce their risks of heart disease and protect their health. 10 Ways to Love Your Heart • Get regular checkups. • Know your blood pressure and cholesterol … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Health, Family Health, Healthy Tips, Lifestyle, Natural Health Tagged With: heart disease, heart healthy
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