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.
One in five heart disease-related deaths is caused by smoking, according to the World Health Organization. Even just an occasional cigarette or exposure to second-hand smoke can have detrimental effects on your heart health and lead to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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.
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.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often called the “silent killer” because sufferers may be asymptomatic for years until it is too late. You may think that if there are no symptoms, then it shouldn’t cause worry, but you would be wrong. There are several methods, both non-invasive and invasive, for detecting CVD. Read on for some of the most common methods.
There are many factors that put people at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). While some are completely out of your control, you can significantly affect your risk based on your behaviors. A healthy lifestyle has a huge impact on health. This is true for the opposite as well. Unhealthy choices can greatly increase your risk of disease.
Specific medical conditions lead to a higher risk of developing CVD. While these conditions may be managed by medication or other treatment, they cannot be controlled and therefore require consistent monitoring. Read on to understand if your medical conditions put you at risk.
