While women might be less likely than men to contract cardiovascular disease (CVD), women face more severe prognoses and higher mortality rates. For these reasons, women need to be more alert and aware of any symptoms that could be related to CVD so they don’t become a victim of the statistics. Read on to learn what all women should know about heart disease.
There are many different symptoms of a heart attack. Some people may experience sudden and intense symptoms, while other people might feel symptoms start slowly, with mild discomfort gradually increasing. Symptoms could start days or even weeks before cardiac arrest. It’s even possible to have a heart attack with no symptoms.
Unfortunately, sometimes being healthy is not enough to protect you from CVD. In fact, while heart disease is often thought of mostly affecting older people, ages 65 and above, today more younger people are suffering heart attacks and other forms of CVD. Read on about the invisible risks of CVD.
A recent study showed that in the first year after recovering from COVID-19, patients were at higher risk of contracting cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read on to learn more about the risk of CVD for COVID-19 survivors and what you can do to improve your heart health after recovery.
Think of your heart as a machine. To run efficiently, it needs the optimal fuel that will keep it going. Eating heart healthy foods is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of contracting cardiovascular disease (CVD). Keep reading to learn the makeup of a heart healthy diet.
Are you looking after your heart? Today, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of premature death. However, many forms of CVD can be prevented through healthy choices and a heart healthy lifestyle. Follow these top seven tips for a heart healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of a heart attack, stroke, and other forms of CVD.
