Laugh Your Way to a Healthier Heart

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

Microvascular Disease: The Adesso Solution For The Most Common Form Of Heart Disease In Women

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Think of the “Hollywood heart attack.” A man, clutching his chest, keeling over unexpectedly. Like the Godfather in his garden with his grandson or Mr. Big after the Peloton ride. Now, think of the “Hollywood heart attack” for women. What comes to mind? It’s hard for people to name many women who have had a… Continue reading Microvascular Disease: The Adesso Solution For The Most Common Form Of Heart Disease In Women

Startling Heart Attack Finding in COVID Patients

A study has found that a significant number of COVID-19 patients who have suffered from a heart attack had no prior history of heart disease. The findings have been called “startling” and that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of the virus on the heart. The Journal of the American Medical Association… Continue reading Startling Heart Attack Finding in COVID Patients

Meditation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction for Women

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

Intimate Relationships Can Lower or Raise Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Women

Our hearts go aflutter when we meet that special, or who we think is special, someone. As Dean Martin crooned, “when the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine, that’s amore.” A positive intimate relationship, or amore, could lower a woman’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). But, on the flipside, as… Continue reading Intimate Relationships Can Lower or Raise Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Women

Boost Heart Health Naturally with Bergamot

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Are you looking for natural ways to boost your heart health? At Adesso, we are too, and Bergamot may be a secret, natural way to boost your heart health.    Let’s face it, as women, when we hit our 40s and 50s, our risk for cardiovascular disease goes up. High cholesterol is an unfortunately common… Continue reading Boost Heart Health Naturally with Bergamot

Your Doctor Retired — Now What?

When Janet Reynolds’ primary care provider — a nurse practitioner who she’d been with for 30 years — left her private practice, Reynolds had no idea how challenging it was going to be to find a replacement. “I called 20 doctors before getting through to someone who was actually taking new patients,” says Reynolds, a… Continue reading Your Doctor Retired — Now What?

Healthy Can Be Delicious: Here’s A Creamy Soup Recipe You’ll Love

Chef Emanuele Giorgione loves making dishes that are beautiful to look at and even better to taste! As a wellness cooking teacher, Chef is passionate about teaching others the importance of a healthy and plant-based cooking style.  Here Chef Emanuele shares his recipe for the perfect creamy soup that’s every bit as refreshing as it… Continue reading Healthy Can Be Delicious: Here’s A Creamy Soup Recipe You’ll Love

Strength Training for Heart Health, Bone Health, and Menopause

Strength training can improve heart, bone, and general health, especially for women after menopause. Disclaimer: If you have any medical questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This article contains information from peer-reviewed research, medical societies, and governmental agencies; however, this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For… Continue reading Strength Training for Heart Health, Bone Health, and Menopause

15 Heart-Healthy Foods for Women

Eating healthy is essential for all women, but it’s especially important for those who are concerned with heart health. Incorporating certain foods into your diet can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease.  Here are 15 incredible heart-healthy foods that every woman should consider adding to her diet. Berries – Berries of all kinds,… Continue reading 15 Heart-Healthy Foods for Women