The Surprising Facts Women and Heart Disease “It’s an older man’s disease.” Shattering that myth about heart disease is the main reason the American Heart Association created its Go Red For Women campaign in 2004. By wearing red on Friday, February 3, or any other day throughout the year, you’ll be helping to save lives …
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Think secondhand smoke is harmless? Think again. According to the American Cancer Society, the smoke from a lit cigarette is actually more toxic than the smoke inhaled by a smoker. When you breathe the smoke from another person’s cigarette, you’re inhaling nicotine. You’re also breathing in 250 other chemicals known …
Are You At Risk From The Silent Killer? It’s silent. It’s deadly. Yet it’s inexpensive and easy to treat. It’s high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. About one in three American adults have high blood pressure, and the numbers are increasing, putting more people at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke, as …
Campaign to Prevent Heart Disease To prevent, detect and treat America’s #1 killer, physicians use a full range of technology and resources to provide comprehensive care at three different levels. Level 1: Detection and Prevention The first step is to see your primary care physician for a complete physical exam. Your doctor will check your …
Are You at Risk? According to the American Heart Association, certain risk factors for heart disease can be controlled through education, lifestyle, diet, exercise and medication (see below). Consult your physician for help in controlling: Smoking High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Overweight /Obesity Physical Inactivity Certain risk factors for heart disease are beyond your …
Live it out Heart-healthy living starts with controlling the risk factors for heart disease. Here are five ways you can help your heart. Kick The Habit: Smoking is not just bad for your lungs. It also increases your risk for atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. If you smoke, …
Straight From The Heart Beverly Hills 90210 and Go Red For Women’s Jennie Garth Shares Her Story To Educate Women and Save Lives Jennie Garth is all too familiar with the devastating effects of heart disease. The actress, director and producer, who starred in the television show Beverly Hills 90210, is a spokesperson for Go …
Live it out Heart-healthy living starts with controlling the risk factors for heart disease. Here are five ways you can help your heart. Kick The Habit: Smoking is not just bad for your lungs. It also increases your risk for atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty substances in your arteries. This can lead to coronary heart …
A Message from the CEO A Home For Your Heart It’s a disturbing but true fact: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. What’s even more disturbing is that many cases of heart disease are preventable. Don’t let yourself become another statistic. Take the first step in fighting heart disease …
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Women and Heart Disease Hospital Name GOES RED! A New Campaign by the American Heart Association Is Helping Women Become More Aware of the Dangers of Heart Disease When women think of someone having a heart attack, they usually believe that men are much more in danger. But contrary to popular perception, heart disease is …
