Heart Disease

Promote Heart Health and Prevent Heart Disease
Promote Heart Health Year 'Round
February is officially American Heart Month, but you can learn about promoting heart health and preventing heart disease year 'round. You may wonder, "Why should I be concerned about heart disease?" Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death. There are many things you can do to improve your heart health and lessen your risks of heart disease. Learn ways to promote your heart health, reduce your risk of...

National Wear Red Day: Heart Disease Awareness
Raising Awareness for Heart Disease in Women
National Wear Red Day is February 3, 2012. It is the day when men and women across the country show their support for women's heart disease awareness by wearing red. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women in America. One in four women dies from heart disease. How much do you know about women and heart disease? What can YOU do? The Red Dress is the symbol for National Red Day and the Go Red for Women movement. National Wear Red Day is your opportunity to join with millions to stand up to ...

Heart Disease Awareness: National Heart Month - Heart Health Info
2012 National Heart Month; Information About Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, and not because of Valentine's Day. Every year since 1963 when National Heart Month received its congressional approval, the President has issued a proclamation to help raise public awareness of heart disease. Most people associate heart disease with men, but it's also the leading cause of death among women. To raise awareness of this fact, the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign aims to help women take action against heart disease. So wear your he...

Heart Disease: Prevention Better than a Cure for Heart Disease
Prevention: Heart Disease
The Statistics for Coronary Heart Disease are frightening. In this material we will be discussing the problem, which is getting way out of hand. Then we will go into the Solution to the problem. The Solution is Prevention of Heart Disease. Prevention is better than a cure for heart disease. Prevention involves lifestyle, which you will learn is even more important than genetics in preventing and reversing Heart Disease. Prevention even works if your genes say you are on a collision course...

Going Red - women and heart conditions
Preventing heart trouble for women
Going Red! Are you tired of hearing the phrase? I hope not! Going red is the term used to draw attention to heart problems in women. Women die of heart problems as much as men do, but unfortunately, their symptoms are much harder to spot. The Going Red campaign is meant to help women become aware of possible symptoms, and that the symptoms aren't the same as in men For men and women heart attacks are the leading cause of death. This is true all over the world. Important risk factors for women...

Diabetes Heart Disease & Other Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes Complications - Be Aware
This study deals with diabetes heart disease. As a 30 plus year diabetic, I know diabetes is one condition that should be cared for as soon as it is detected, even though in its early junctures it doesn't impair, and everything may show to the patient as ok. However, ignoring it is a mistake, because the blood sugar imbalance can cause a variety of complications, even leading to chronic, crippling and sometimes deadly health conditions. One major cause for worry is adverse effects on our hear...

Heart Disease Is Not A Cholesterol or Triglyceride Problem! Circulation Resource 2012
EVERY YEAR, NEARLY ONE MILLION AMERICANS DIE FROM HEART DISEASE
There is an underlying cause of heart disease and circulation problems that are totally misunderstood. Our body's internal organs depend on each other. To treat only the heart will mean missing the cause or reason for the heart failing to function normally. What causes palpitations, artery/vein blockages, heart chambers ceasing function, enlarging or shrinking heart size, etc. Some Startling Statistics!!! One in five individuals has some form of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease...

Heart Disease Awareness
Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death for American Women
Are you at risk for heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Nearly twice as many women die from heart disease and related heart problems than all forms of cancer combined, including Breast Cancer.* Learn the risks and find out what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease and signs to watch out for. * Source: CDC.gov

About Heart Disease
Various types of heart dysfunction all lead down one road
Heart disease is an umbrella term for various disorders that affect the heart. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease, which is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Other forms of heart disease include hypertension, valve dysfunction, and infection. But all lead to destruction of the heart muscle and eventual heart failure if left untreated. Below you will find information about the various types of heart disease, their causes, and how they can be treated. Photo cred...