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Understanding your family medical history, especially cholesterol, is crucial in helping to prevent heart disease. There are two specific conditions you should consider when thinking about family history and genetic predisposition to heart disease. By doing early prevention and genetic testing, you can cultivate a lifestyle that reduces your risk. But, when it comes… Continue reading Hereditary Cholesterol: Why You Need To Test For It
Advocate for yourself in medical care and all areas of your life. Certain testing is more important for women’s arteries. It’s important to know what to test for. Welcome to Step 7 of our series, 10 Steps to Heart Health. Heart Disease Shows Up Differently in Women and Men Plaque in the… Continue reading Why You Must Advocate for Yourself With Medical Care
It’s crucial you are your own advocate when it comes to healthcare, especially in the emergency room. Unfortunately, the medical system has been misdiagnosing and under-appreciating the impact of heart disease on women. This includes that place where we may go when we need help the most- the emergency room. We’ve heard many stories of… Continue reading Be Your Own Advocate
Welcome to Step 6 of our series, 10 Steps to Heart Health, Know Your Heart. So let’s talk about the heart. What is it? You can’t see it. You can’t feel it. You can’t touch it. So it gets kind of scary and mysterious. Well, let me tell you, it’s really simple. There are four… Continue reading Know Your Heart
Are you taking care of yourself? Are you vibrant, energetic, and the healthiest person you can be? In spite of all the many demands on you each week, are you making sure that you are also taking care of you- the one taking care of so many others? The statistics say no. More… Continue reading People, Pleasure, and Purpose
The American Heart Association recently took a stand outlining issues that Asian Americans face impeding them from getting high quality heart health care and some steps that can be taken to remedy this. There are a variety of issues that can be faced by this group when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular… Continue reading How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans
People ask me all the time why I became a cardiologist. It was that one profession, that one thing that could help people live as healthy as they can be by taking care of their hearts. I have loved to move and eat well my entire life. Whether it’s dancing, skiing, walking, biking, hanging out… Continue reading Live From The Heart
Painful sex after menopause is a common issue experienced by many women, affecting their quality of life and intimate relationships. The primary cause of this discomfort is the decrease in estrogen levels that occurs naturally during the transition into menopause. This hormonal shift can lead to a range of physiological changes, including vaginal dryness and… Continue reading Navigating Painful Sex After Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments.
Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about in school. Only coming into effect last year, World Menopause Awareness Month (October) and World Menopause Day (October 18th) will help bring this period in many women’s lives into greater focus. Menopause Mandate, a collective of motivated women interested in… Continue reading Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential to significantly impact their quality of life. It’s a time when the body starts to manifest various changes, and certain health conditions can become more prevalent. Understanding these possible health challenges is absolutely critical for preserving not only physical well-being… Continue reading Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
