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Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for American women, more so than breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer combined. 64% of women who have a heart attack or stroke show no previous symptoms this event. So it is important to be educated. The cause of heart disease is the build up of plaque among the blood vessels. It is really hard to detect this plaque with the naked eye. However, there has recently been an advancement in heart detection. The creator of South Beach Diet, Dr. Arthur Agatston used refined computer tomography scans to measure the build up of plaque. Dr. Agatston was able to differentiate between hard plaque and soft plaque using this new development. Hard plaque is where ruptured arteries have healed over and soft plaque is a source of potential new ruptures. When it ruptures a heart attack can occur due to lack of blood flow to the heart. |
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Here are a few symptoms to be aware of that can be early warning signs for women The warning signs for women can be very different from what is traditionally reported as they more commonly appear in men. A women's symptoms can be faint subtle change which could ne mistaken for a less severe health issue. Knowing it is a heart attack can result in saving your life. It is important to know these symptoms may be a pre-heart attack sign: | |
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| By paying attention to the early signs of heart disease you can save your life. | |
Most important to your heart health is your diet and exercise.
Top Heart Healthy Foods
• salmon • Omega-3 fatty acids • ground flaxseed • oatmeal • black or kidney beans • B-complex vitamins • almonds • walnuts • red wine • tuna • tofu • Niacin • brown rice • fiber • magnesium • fiber • soy milk • blueberries • carrots • Alpha-carotene • spinach • Lutein • folate • magnesium • potassium • calcium • sweet potato • Beta-carotene • vitamins A, C, E • red bell peppers • asparagus • oranges • tomatoes • acorn squash • cantaloupe • papaya • dark chocolate • tea
Top Heart Healthy Exercises
• Stretching: slow lengthening of the muscles. Stretching the arms and legs before and after exercising helps prepare the muscles for activity and helps prevent injury and muscle strain. Regular stretching also increases your range of motion and flexibility.
• Cardiovascular or aerobic: steady physical activity using large muscle groups. This type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs and improves the body's ability to use oxygen. Aerobic exercise has the most benefits for your heart. Over time, aerobic exercise can help decrease your heart rate and blood pressure at rest and improve your breathing.
• Strengthening: repeated muscle contractions (tightening) until the muscle becomes tired. For people with heart failure, many strengthening exercises are not recommended.
For more information on how to stay heart healthy visit the WellStar website. WellStar.org
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