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 by raising awareness about the risks of heart disease in women.
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 to be harmful, including more than 60…
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 well as for congestive heart failure and kidney…
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 blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol level,…
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, quit. If you don’t, don’t start.
30 Minutes Could Save Your Life: A…
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 Red For Women, a campaign created by the American Heart…
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 disease, heart attack and stroke. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t,…
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 by seeing your personal physician for a comprehensive physical exam. If…
2008 Issue 1 February 2012 Issue 1 Winter Heart Health Women's Health
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 a serious medical concern for women. Indeed, studies show that…