Life and all its demands can be relentless. We all need times to press the pause button to refresh and bring our hearts into balance.
Welcome to step 4 of our series, Ten Steps to Hearth Health: How to Not be a Statistic. So far we have covered how to: live from the heart, get moving (exercise) and nourish your body and heart. Today we are digging deep into something that affects so many of us, stress. The… Continue reading Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Purpose
A study by the European Society of Cardiology found noise pollution doesn’t just hurt our ears. It can also hurt our hearts, particularly our young hearts. Findings included that people 50-years-old or younger were more likely to have a heart attack. This included those who typically would have had low risk for heart attacks, including… Continue reading Noise Pollution in Cities Can Cause Heart Problems
Women. We are mothers, spouses, professionals, sisters, friends, daughters. Oftentimes, we’re presidents of our own homes and CEOs of the lives of the ones we love. With all that, is it any wonder that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Think of all the things on your to-do list for this week.… Continue reading What About You? Heartcare is the New Self Care
Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, marking the end of their reproductive period. Symptoms of perimenopause can begin as early as 10 years before menopause meaning women may start feeling symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause as early as 35. During this transition,… Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Menopausal Symptoms
High blood pressure during pregnancy is known as postpartum hypertension. This condition can cause various complications for the mother and her baby, including an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. In some cases, it can even lead to death. In recent years, there has been an increase in newly diagnosed postpartum hypertension… Continue reading Postpartum Hypertension: What You Need to Know
A passionate women’s health advocate, Melissa Ashley is the host of MenoChannel which features live online interviews with best-in-class health care professionals and experts who provide evidence-based facts about menopause and answer audience questions. Melissa recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Avrum Bluming about the role of estrogen in women’s health. Dr. Bluming… Continue reading The Role of Estrogen in Women’s Health with Dr Avrum Bluming
Numerous studies have shown that coffee consumption can be beneficial to our overall health and well-being. In particular, recent research has linked coffee consumption to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in women. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of coffee on heart health. Coffee & CVD Risk Reduction … Continue reading Coffee: Friend or Foe When it Comes to Heart Health
Athletes seem to be in peak physical condition. Their physiques are something to behold. But a book can’t be judged by its cover and athletes’ hearts are increasingly gaining more attention through the specialized practice of sports cardiology. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reported earlier this year on several recent heart issues… Continue reading The Athletic Heart Needs Care, Too
We’ve all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” But is that really the case? Yes, in fact it is. A growing body of research has shown that laughter can have a positive effect on your cardiovascular system. How Laughter Affects Your Cardiovascular System The effect of laughter on the cardiovascular system has… Continue reading Laugh Your Way to a Healthier Heart
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. We must be proactive in caring for our hearts. While exercise and a balanced diet are key components of a healthy lifestyle, studies have shown that mindfulness practices, including meditation, can also help women lower their risk of heart disease. … Continue reading Meditation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction for Women
