Tag: Heart Disease
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease in Women of Color
You’ve likely heard that lifestyle factors such as diet or not getting enough exercise affect the risk of developing heart disease. This is true. But women of color and white women have different health experiences due to social factors.
Is Caffeine Bad for Your Heart? It Depends.
Caffeine is used in some of the world’s most popular drinks. Known for its energy-boosting properties, caffeine can also affect heart health. Learn the pros and cons of caffeine and the downsides of drinking too much.
6 Ways to Have Heart-Healthy Meals on the Go
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, or simply want to take good care of your heart, what you eat makes a big difference. It’s not too hard to make delicious heart-healthy meals at home using the right ingredients, but will you find the same variety when you go out to eat?
Hypertension, Exercise and You: What to Know Before Hitting the Gym
Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension. Using exercise as a part of your hypertension management plan can help you decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and other conditions caused by hypertension. Here’s what you need to know about hypertension, exercise and your health.
5 Tips for Understanding Heart Failure Medications
Heart failure isn’t without hope. That’s because many treatments can help you stay active and keep doing what you love. Research into new therapies and better ways of treatment continues. For many people, one type of treatment helps everyday life: heart failure medications.
What Is Vascular Disease?
Normally, your veins and arteries work behind the scenes to transport oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. But sometimes, certain health conditions can prevent them from doing their job properly.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are medical emergencies that share certain links—and are often confused with each other. Understanding their differences and how to respond to them can help keep you and others safe.
Congestive Heart Failure: What to Know About Fluid Overload
Heart failure limits your heart’s ability to keep up with your body’s need for blood. Congestive heart failure adds another challenge: breathing difficulties from the extra fluid in your body.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Prevent or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1 in 3 American adults has metabolic syndrome. While the exact causes of metabolic syndrome are unclear, recent research suggests that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of the condition. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet offers multiple benefits in the fight against metabolic syndrome and may even be able to reverse it.
The Pros and Cons of Daily Aspirin
You may think taking a daily aspirin may help lower the risk of heart attacks, but a recent clinical study may change your perception of aspirin’s usage. Know the risks and speak with your provider to better understand if aspirin should be part of your daily routine.