This document discusses women and heart disease. It notes that heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women, killing nearly twice as many women as all cancers combined. However, the symptoms of a heart attack in women can differ from men and be more subtle. After menopause, women are at higher risk of heart disease due to decreasing estrogen levels. While past studies showed hormone replacement therapy could increase heart risks, newer research does not support its use for preventing heart disease. The document outlines risk factors for heart disease in women and provides guidelines for assessing personal risk levels.
What do Heart Disease, Cancer, and Obesity have in common? They are all huge threats to women’s health and also all preventable.
We would be amiss if we gathered at this conference to talk about success, power, and vitality without including a candid
discussion about the most critical part of long term Success. HEA LTH!
Learning Objective: This workshop will explore top areas of health concerns and review small changes in daily lifestyle and be
a part of a collective movement to reduce risk and live a longer, healthier life.
Outcome-At the end for this workshop, participants will:
a. Explore new trends, issues, and health concerns specific to women
b. Examine specific health issues common among various age groups and ethnicities
c. Discuss solutions, lifestyle changes, and other health related solutions
d. Explore and assess several natural health remedies and other vitamin supplementation
e. Review and rate top weight loss and exercise plans for women
F - Improving Cardiovascular Health In African AmericansNathan Banda
The document discusses improving cardiovascular health in African Americans. It aims to increase awareness of genetic and behavioral risk factors for hypertension in this population. Hypertension is one of the biggest challenges to cardiovascular health for African Americans. The presentation reviews risk factors for hypertension such as age, race, family history, obesity, diet, stress, alcohol, and tobacco use. It also discusses the high prevalence of hypertension in African Americans and the impact of diet, exercise, weight control, and lifestyle changes on reducing hypertension risk and improving cardiovascular health.
View the Power Point Presentation on diet-related health problems in the Caribbean. Think of additional ways in which these health problems can negatively impact Caribbean citizens.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, affecting over 1 in 3 Americans. While historically thought of as a "man's disease", CVD kills nearly the same number of women and men each year. Risk factors include age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet, exercise, weight control, and not smoking can help prevent and manage CVD. Prompt medical care is crucial for CVD events like heart attacks to increase survival chances.
Black American women have higher rates of many risk factors for heart disease, including obesity, physical inactivity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension than white women
Coronary heart disease (CHD) involves damage to the heart's major blood vessels as plaque builds up, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow. It is the leading cause of death for those over 65. Risk factors include obesity, high cholesterol, poor diet, smoking, and limited access to healthcare. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease than Caucasians. Those in low-resource communities and with low socioeconomic status also face greater risks due to less access to care, poverty, unemployment, and lack of insurance. In 2015, CHD caused over 365,000 deaths in the US, with African Americans making up 26% despite being only 13% of the population.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women, though it has been declining among men. While traditional risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking apply to women, they alone do not explain women's full risk. Additional risk factors for women include abdominal obesity, physical inactivity, depression, and postmenopausal status. Assessing a woman's overall cardiometabolic risk involves considering both modifiable risk factors and estimating her 10-year risk of cardiovascular events. Lifestyle interventions targeting smoking cessation, diet, exercise, and weight management can help reduce women's cardiovascular risk.
What do Heart Disease, Cancer, and Obesity have in common? They are all huge threats to women’s health and also all preventable.
We would be amiss if we gathered at this conference to talk about success, power, and vitality without including a candid
discussion about the most critical part of long term Success. HEA LTH!
Learning Objective: This workshop will explore top areas of health concerns and review small changes in daily lifestyle and be
a part of a collective movement to reduce risk and live a longer, healthier life.
Outcome-At the end for this workshop, participants will:
a. Explore new trends, issues, and health concerns specific to women
b. Examine specific health issues common among various age groups and ethnicities
c. Discuss solutions, lifestyle changes, and other health related solutions
d. Explore and assess several natural health remedies and other vitamin supplementation
e. Review and rate top weight loss and exercise plans for women
F - Improving Cardiovascular Health In African AmericansNathan Banda
The document discusses improving cardiovascular health in African Americans. It aims to increase awareness of genetic and behavioral risk factors for hypertension in this population. Hypertension is one of the biggest challenges to cardiovascular health for African Americans. The presentation reviews risk factors for hypertension such as age, race, family history, obesity, diet, stress, alcohol, and tobacco use. It also discusses the high prevalence of hypertension in African Americans and the impact of diet, exercise, weight control, and lifestyle changes on reducing hypertension risk and improving cardiovascular health.
View the Power Point Presentation on diet-related health problems in the Caribbean. Think of additional ways in which these health problems can negatively impact Caribbean citizens.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, affecting over 1 in 3 Americans. While historically thought of as a "man's disease", CVD kills nearly the same number of women and men each year. Risk factors include age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet, exercise, weight control, and not smoking can help prevent and manage CVD. Prompt medical care is crucial for CVD events like heart attacks to increase survival chances.
Black American women have higher rates of many risk factors for heart disease, including obesity, physical inactivity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension than white women
Coronary heart disease (CHD) involves damage to the heart's major blood vessels as plaque builds up, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow. It is the leading cause of death for those over 65. Risk factors include obesity, high cholesterol, poor diet, smoking, and limited access to healthcare. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease than Caucasians. Those in low-resource communities and with low socioeconomic status also face greater risks due to less access to care, poverty, unemployment, and lack of insurance. In 2015, CHD caused over 365,000 deaths in the US, with African Americans making up 26% despite being only 13% of the population.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women, though it has been declining among men. While traditional risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking apply to women, they alone do not explain women's full risk. Additional risk factors for women include abdominal obesity, physical inactivity, depression, and postmenopausal status. Assessing a woman's overall cardiometabolic risk involves considering both modifiable risk factors and estimating her 10-year risk of cardiovascular events. Lifestyle interventions targeting smoking cessation, diet, exercise, and weight management can help reduce women's cardiovascular risk.
Here are some key points about informed decision making regarding chronic diseases:
- Prevention is the best approach when possible through healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, avoiding risk factors. Screening can also allow early detection and intervention.
- Even without prevention or cure, finding a disease early allows better management of symptoms and potential complications through treatment adherence, medical monitoring, lifestyle modifications.
- Making informed healthcare decisions requires understanding one's risk factors, screening recommendations, treatment options and goals of care, potential side effects and costs based on the latest evidence and guidance from medical experts.
- An informed patient is better able to partner with providers, weigh options suited to their priorities/values and quality of life, and advocate for the best possible
African Americans in Wisconsin have significantly higher rates of poverty, lower education levels, and younger median age compared to the total Wisconsin population. The top three leading causes of death for African Americans are cancer, heart disease, and unintentional injury. However, the death rate for diabetes is over two times greater and for homicide is 14.7 times greater for African Americans compared to whites. Risk factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity are also higher among African Americans. Environmental and socioeconomic factors like living in urban areas with more exposure to pollution, lower SES, and lack of access to healthcare all contribute to the health disparities seen between African Americans and whites in Wisconsin.
Living a Heart Healthy Life - Liliana Cohen - West Orange Public Library - 2....Summit Health
Learn how to make healthy choices that impact heart health, the typical mistakes to avoid, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Heart of the Matter - Ali Ahmad, MD, FACC - Livingston Library - 1.6.2020Summit Health
Heart disease is the leading killer of adults nationwide and it carries a significant morbidity for the population at risk. Learn about traditional and non-traditional risk factors associated with coronary artery disease, and how to modify your risk and prevent heart disease. Also, learn about how heart disease affects different ethnic backgrounds, particularly the high-risk groups, such as South Asians.
1) Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, with half of heart attack victims experiencing no prior symptoms. Coronary artery disease increases with age.
2) In India, around 10% of urban adults and 5-6% of rural adults suffer from coronary artery disease. An estimated 6 crore Indians currently suffer from CAD and another 20 crore are at risk in the next decade.
3) Risk factors for coronary artery disease include family history, stress, obesity, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, stress management and sleep can help prevent heart disease.
1) Sexual activity can generally be resumed safely after an acute myocardial infarction (MI) for patients at low risk, with clearance from a cardiologist for those at intermediate or high risk.
2) Sexual intercourse requires a moderate physical exertion equivalent to 2-4 metabolic equivalents, which causes a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
3) Erectile dysfunction is common after an MI but can often be treated safely with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like sildenafil, though their use requires caution with nitrates which are contraindicated.
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes caused 35 million deaths globally in 2005. 80% of chronic disease deaths occur in low and middle income countries. While chronic diseases affect people of all ages, almost half of deaths are in people under 70 years old. However, 80% of premature heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes are preventable through inexpensive and cost-effective interventions.
This document discusses how to lower the incidence of heart disease among women. It notes that heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. While the symptoms and risk factors are largely the same, women often experience more vague symptoms and are therefore underdiagnosed compared to men. Prevention through controlling risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, and obesity is key to reducing the risk. However, many women lack awareness of their personal risk. Increased education campaigns could help boost awareness and prevention to lower the incidence of heart disease in women.
This document discusses coronary artery disease (CAD) and its epidemiology in India. It provides three real stories about myocardial infarctions occurring in young individuals to illustrate the severity of the issue. It then presents statistics on the leading causes of death in India, showing that cardiovascular diseases are becoming more common, now accounting for over a third of deaths and occurring at younger ages compared to developed countries. The document discusses the traditional risk factors for CAD, including diabetes, hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history. It provides data on the prevalence of these risk factors in India. The document emphasizes that risk factor assessment is not prevalent in India's public health system. It concludes by describing clinical features of
This document summarizes key aspects of women's health, including leading causes of death and conditions that disproportionately affect women. It discusses health issues specific to women like reproductive health and cancers. It also explains how some common conditions like heart disease, lung cancer, and diabetes present differently and may be more severe for women. Ensuring women receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment requires addressing gaps in understanding these gender differences and improving access to women-centered healthcare.
Why Heart Disease is different in womenIrina Staicu
1) Gender bias has led to gaps in understanding, diagnosing, and treating heart disease in women. While screening for breast and reproductive cancers has improved outcomes, heart disease is often overlooked.
2) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. However, women often experience atypical symptoms that are harder to recognize compared to the typical chest pain in men.
3) There are also unique risk factors for heart disease in women related to hormones, pregnancy, and cancer treatments. More effort is needed to educate women and doctors about the signs and increased risks of heart disease in women.
Blueprint for Men's Health - Dr. Chavez & Dr Gallinson - Livingston Library -...Summit Health
This document summarizes a presentation on men's health given by Dr. Rowland Chavez and Dr. David Gallinson. The key points are:
1) Men are more likely than women to develop certain illnesses and die from many leading causes of death. However, women on average live about 5 years longer than men.
2) Biological, social, and behavioral factors all contribute to differences in health outcomes between men and women. Behavioral risks for men include smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, alcohol abuse, and not seeking regular medical care.
3) Doctors recommend that men adopt a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, moderating alcohol, managing stress, and regular medical checkups to help
The document discusses risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). It distinguishes between non-modifiable risk factors like age, gender and family history, and modifiable risk factors like diet, blood sugar levels, smoking, blood pressure, and physical inactivity. Hypertension or high blood pressure is identified as a major risk factor. The document also briefly mentions diabetes, cancer screening tests, and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Grade 7 - Diseases (Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases) part 2Jansen Jacinto
The document discusses four main types of non-communicable (chronic) diseases: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. It provides details on the causes and symptoms of heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, tumors (benign vs. malignant), the four main categories of cancer, ways to treat cancer, and types of diabetes. Throughout, it emphasizes the importance of healthy behaviors like avoiding tobacco, exercising, eating nutritious foods, limiting sun exposure and alcohol, and getting regular medical checkups to help reduce the risk of these chronic diseases.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in India, with over 60 million people projected to have coronary heart disease by 2015. Mortality rates from heart disease are twice as high in India compared to the US and several times higher than some European countries. Risk factors like hypertension, diabetes and abnormal cholesterol develop at younger ages in India compared to Western countries. Diet plays a major role, as Indian diets tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. Primary prevention through controlling cholesterol levels earlier in life could help reduce India's growing heart disease burden.
Pulmonologist, Jenny Kim, MD, FCCP of our Sleep Disorders Center partnered with the Livingston Health Department to present, Can’t Sleep? The ABCs of Your ZZZs to the community. During the session, Dr. Kim discussed tips for improving sleep and treatment options for common sleep disorders.
Top 10 health benefits of weight loss - losing weight with Obamacare insuranceHavila T
Did you know the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, manadates health insurance coverage for obesity under preventive care?
Did you know your weight can affect up to 50 different medical problems and put a drag on your personal finances as it increases both direct and indirect costs?
Did you know your health insurance premiums are higher with being obese or overweight?
Fortunately, you can lose weight fast and safe without any procedures under the care of an obesity medicine weight loss physician such as the W8MD medical weight loss centers physicians and your insurance might cover the cost of the visits, thanks to Obamacare or Affordable Care Act that mandates all health insurances to cover weight loss visits under preventive care.
Learn about the amazing health benefits of weight loss in this presentation!
1) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, responsible for 28.6% of female deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause at 21.6%.
2) The top three cancers causing death for women are lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths, with over 73,000 women dying each year, mostly due to smoking.
3) Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women, responsible for 8% of deaths. Nearly 163,000 people, two-thirds of whom are women, die each year from stroke. Smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure significantly increase stroke risk.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. However, many still see heart disease as a "male disease" and women often dismiss symptoms. Some key statistics show the disparity in heart health between men and women, such as women being less likely to receive preventative treatments like defibrillators. While symptoms can vary between men and women, it is important for women to be aware of common symptoms like chest pain and pressure and seek medical help immediately if experienced. Lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, diet, exercise and not smoking can significantly lower heart disease risks.
The document discusses heart disease as the leading cause of death in women and provides information about risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies. It notes that heart disease symptoms can be more subtle in women and they are more likely to die from their first heart attack than men. The summary concludes by emphasizing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and not smoking to prevent heart disease.
Here are some key points about informed decision making regarding chronic diseases:
- Prevention is the best approach when possible through healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, avoiding risk factors. Screening can also allow early detection and intervention.
- Even without prevention or cure, finding a disease early allows better management of symptoms and potential complications through treatment adherence, medical monitoring, lifestyle modifications.
- Making informed healthcare decisions requires understanding one's risk factors, screening recommendations, treatment options and goals of care, potential side effects and costs based on the latest evidence and guidance from medical experts.
- An informed patient is better able to partner with providers, weigh options suited to their priorities/values and quality of life, and advocate for the best possible
African Americans in Wisconsin have significantly higher rates of poverty, lower education levels, and younger median age compared to the total Wisconsin population. The top three leading causes of death for African Americans are cancer, heart disease, and unintentional injury. However, the death rate for diabetes is over two times greater and for homicide is 14.7 times greater for African Americans compared to whites. Risk factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity are also higher among African Americans. Environmental and socioeconomic factors like living in urban areas with more exposure to pollution, lower SES, and lack of access to healthcare all contribute to the health disparities seen between African Americans and whites in Wisconsin.
Living a Heart Healthy Life - Liliana Cohen - West Orange Public Library - 2....Summit Health
Learn how to make healthy choices that impact heart health, the typical mistakes to avoid, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Heart of the Matter - Ali Ahmad, MD, FACC - Livingston Library - 1.6.2020Summit Health
Heart disease is the leading killer of adults nationwide and it carries a significant morbidity for the population at risk. Learn about traditional and non-traditional risk factors associated with coronary artery disease, and how to modify your risk and prevent heart disease. Also, learn about how heart disease affects different ethnic backgrounds, particularly the high-risk groups, such as South Asians.
1) Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, with half of heart attack victims experiencing no prior symptoms. Coronary artery disease increases with age.
2) In India, around 10% of urban adults and 5-6% of rural adults suffer from coronary artery disease. An estimated 6 crore Indians currently suffer from CAD and another 20 crore are at risk in the next decade.
3) Risk factors for coronary artery disease include family history, stress, obesity, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, stress management and sleep can help prevent heart disease.
1) Sexual activity can generally be resumed safely after an acute myocardial infarction (MI) for patients at low risk, with clearance from a cardiologist for those at intermediate or high risk.
2) Sexual intercourse requires a moderate physical exertion equivalent to 2-4 metabolic equivalents, which causes a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
3) Erectile dysfunction is common after an MI but can often be treated safely with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like sildenafil, though their use requires caution with nitrates which are contraindicated.
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes caused 35 million deaths globally in 2005. 80% of chronic disease deaths occur in low and middle income countries. While chronic diseases affect people of all ages, almost half of deaths are in people under 70 years old. However, 80% of premature heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes are preventable through inexpensive and cost-effective interventions.
This document discusses how to lower the incidence of heart disease among women. It notes that heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. While the symptoms and risk factors are largely the same, women often experience more vague symptoms and are therefore underdiagnosed compared to men. Prevention through controlling risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, and obesity is key to reducing the risk. However, many women lack awareness of their personal risk. Increased education campaigns could help boost awareness and prevention to lower the incidence of heart disease in women.
This document discusses coronary artery disease (CAD) and its epidemiology in India. It provides three real stories about myocardial infarctions occurring in young individuals to illustrate the severity of the issue. It then presents statistics on the leading causes of death in India, showing that cardiovascular diseases are becoming more common, now accounting for over a third of deaths and occurring at younger ages compared to developed countries. The document discusses the traditional risk factors for CAD, including diabetes, hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history. It provides data on the prevalence of these risk factors in India. The document emphasizes that risk factor assessment is not prevalent in India's public health system. It concludes by describing clinical features of
This document summarizes key aspects of women's health, including leading causes of death and conditions that disproportionately affect women. It discusses health issues specific to women like reproductive health and cancers. It also explains how some common conditions like heart disease, lung cancer, and diabetes present differently and may be more severe for women. Ensuring women receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment requires addressing gaps in understanding these gender differences and improving access to women-centered healthcare.
Why Heart Disease is different in womenIrina Staicu
1) Gender bias has led to gaps in understanding, diagnosing, and treating heart disease in women. While screening for breast and reproductive cancers has improved outcomes, heart disease is often overlooked.
2) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. However, women often experience atypical symptoms that are harder to recognize compared to the typical chest pain in men.
3) There are also unique risk factors for heart disease in women related to hormones, pregnancy, and cancer treatments. More effort is needed to educate women and doctors about the signs and increased risks of heart disease in women.
Blueprint for Men's Health - Dr. Chavez & Dr Gallinson - Livingston Library -...Summit Health
This document summarizes a presentation on men's health given by Dr. Rowland Chavez and Dr. David Gallinson. The key points are:
1) Men are more likely than women to develop certain illnesses and die from many leading causes of death. However, women on average live about 5 years longer than men.
2) Biological, social, and behavioral factors all contribute to differences in health outcomes between men and women. Behavioral risks for men include smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, alcohol abuse, and not seeking regular medical care.
3) Doctors recommend that men adopt a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, moderating alcohol, managing stress, and regular medical checkups to help
The document discusses risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). It distinguishes between non-modifiable risk factors like age, gender and family history, and modifiable risk factors like diet, blood sugar levels, smoking, blood pressure, and physical inactivity. Hypertension or high blood pressure is identified as a major risk factor. The document also briefly mentions diabetes, cancer screening tests, and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Grade 7 - Diseases (Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases) part 2Jansen Jacinto
The document discusses four main types of non-communicable (chronic) diseases: cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. It provides details on the causes and symptoms of heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, tumors (benign vs. malignant), the four main categories of cancer, ways to treat cancer, and types of diabetes. Throughout, it emphasizes the importance of healthy behaviors like avoiding tobacco, exercising, eating nutritious foods, limiting sun exposure and alcohol, and getting regular medical checkups to help reduce the risk of these chronic diseases.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in India, with over 60 million people projected to have coronary heart disease by 2015. Mortality rates from heart disease are twice as high in India compared to the US and several times higher than some European countries. Risk factors like hypertension, diabetes and abnormal cholesterol develop at younger ages in India compared to Western countries. Diet plays a major role, as Indian diets tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. Primary prevention through controlling cholesterol levels earlier in life could help reduce India's growing heart disease burden.
Pulmonologist, Jenny Kim, MD, FCCP of our Sleep Disorders Center partnered with the Livingston Health Department to present, Can’t Sleep? The ABCs of Your ZZZs to the community. During the session, Dr. Kim discussed tips for improving sleep and treatment options for common sleep disorders.
Top 10 health benefits of weight loss - losing weight with Obamacare insuranceHavila T
Did you know the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, manadates health insurance coverage for obesity under preventive care?
Did you know your weight can affect up to 50 different medical problems and put a drag on your personal finances as it increases both direct and indirect costs?
Did you know your health insurance premiums are higher with being obese or overweight?
Fortunately, you can lose weight fast and safe without any procedures under the care of an obesity medicine weight loss physician such as the W8MD medical weight loss centers physicians and your insurance might cover the cost of the visits, thanks to Obamacare or Affordable Care Act that mandates all health insurances to cover weight loss visits under preventive care.
Learn about the amazing health benefits of weight loss in this presentation!
1) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, responsible for 28.6% of female deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause at 21.6%.
2) The top three cancers causing death for women are lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths, with over 73,000 women dying each year, mostly due to smoking.
3) Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women, responsible for 8% of deaths. Nearly 163,000 people, two-thirds of whom are women, die each year from stroke. Smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure significantly increase stroke risk.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. However, many still see heart disease as a "male disease" and women often dismiss symptoms. Some key statistics show the disparity in heart health between men and women, such as women being less likely to receive preventative treatments like defibrillators. While symptoms can vary between men and women, it is important for women to be aware of common symptoms like chest pain and pressure and seek medical help immediately if experienced. Lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, diet, exercise and not smoking can significantly lower heart disease risks.
The document discusses heart disease as the leading cause of death in women and provides information about risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies. It notes that heart disease symptoms can be more subtle in women and they are more likely to die from their first heart attack than men. The summary concludes by emphasizing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and not smoking to prevent heart disease.
This document discusses differences in heart disease between men and women. It notes that while heart disease has historically been viewed as a male issue, women now surpass men in both prevalence and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. The document outlines several key differences in pathophysiology, disease presentation, and risk factors between men and women, including differences in plaque formation, hypertension prevalence, and biomarker expression during acute coronary events. Modifiable risk factors like smoking confer higher risk to women than men. Nonmodifiable factors like family history and age also impact risk differently between sexes.
The document discusses that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, contrary to the myth that it mainly affects older men. While risk factors are the same, women experience heart disease differently than men. Women are more likely to have "normal" test results yet still suffer a heart attack. The symptoms of a heart attack in women also differ from the stereotypical symptoms experienced by men. The document emphasizes the importance for physicians to be aware of these gender differences in heart disease.
This document discusses strategies for lowering blood pressure through diet and lifestyle changes. It recommends following the DASH diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while restricting salt and saturated fat. Modest weight loss through the DASH diet can help normalize blood pressure. Cutting saturated and trans fats can help control weight and insulin resistance. Moderate coffee intake is recommended, as excess caffeine may raise cortisol levels and interfere with sleep quality.
This document provides information from a presentation on women's heart health. It discusses that heart disease is the #1 killer of women and outlines risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and family history. It explains what heart disease is, including atherosclerosis and blockages causing heart attacks. Symptoms of heart attacks and resources for women's heart health are also summarized, along with advice on lifestyle changes to reduce risks like eating healthy, exercising, managing stress and diabetes, and not smoking. The importance of regular testing and talking to doctors about risks is emphasized.
The document discusses risk factors for heart disease. It notes that some risk factors like family history and age cannot be controlled, while others like lifestyle habits can be improved to reduce risk. Habits like smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and lower income are discussed as risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart attack and death from heart disease. Over 7 million Americans have had a heart attack in their lifetime according to statistics. Making positive lifestyle changes to blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and stress levels can help lower heart disease risk.
Here’s Why Heart Problems Are Rising Among Young Indians.pdfShivam Shad
Heart disease (the umbrella term for which heart attack is one subset) kills nearly one in every five adults between the ages of 25 and 64. Young men are the most vulnerable, while young women are vulnerable in a unique way: while men are more likely to have a heart attack, young women are 1.6 times more likely to die in the year following a heart attack. Dr. Sujay Shad, Best Cardiac Surgeon in India at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, also added that, ‘women are more likely than men to have diabetes which increases the risk of complications from a cardiac attack’.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, surpassing all forms of cancer. It develops slowly over time due to the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. While some risk factors like age and family history cannot be modified, others such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, weight, and physical inactivity can be modified to reduce the risk of heart disease. Seeking early detection through blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms and stress tests can help diagnose heart disease so that it can be treated through lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgery to manage symptoms and risk.
We're talking about heart disease. It's now the number one killer of women in the U.S. Over one-third of the deaths of women over 20 are caused by cardiovascular disease.
TOOLBOX TALK | Stroke | Are you at risk?Alan Bassett
Anyone can have a stroke, although there are some things that make you more at risk than others. It’s important to know what the risk factors are and do what you can to reduce your risk.
Women and Heart Disease: New Concepts in Prevention and ManagementSummit Health
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of
death for all women. Significant disparities
exist in the prevention, diagnosis, recognition,
management, and clinical outcomes of
cardiovascular disease in women.
This document summarizes information from the Perry School of Nursing at Texas Tech, including the various degree programs offered: Traditional BSN, Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN, RN-BSN/MSN, and MSN with concentrations in Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. It also outlines a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The document then discusses information overload in the 21st century and the importance of obtaining knowledge to make informed health decisions. Finally, it provides tips for developing skills as a healthy consumer, including recommended online resources.
The document discusses women and heart disease across the lifespan. It notes that heart disease is the number one cause of death for women over 25 and kills more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. The document outlines risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. It provides information on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and knowing personal and family risk factors.
PERCEPTIONS Vs REALITY:WOMEN AND HEART DISEASEHarilal Nambiar
This document discusses perceptions and realities about women and heart disease. It notes that heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet they are less likely to be correctly diagnosed due to perceptions that heart disease primarily affects men and that women experience different symptoms than men. The document summarizes several risk factors for heart disease in women such as high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history. It provides statistics on the prevalence of these conditions in women and how they can be managed through lifestyle changes and medical treatment to reduce heart disease risk.
Heart disease affects millions and knowing your risk factors is important. Heredity, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are key risk factors. Everyone should determine their risks and monitor controllable factors through diet, exercise, and medical treatment if needed.
The document summarizes the top 10 causes of death among men in the United States according to percentage of male deaths. The top three causes are heart disease at 26.3%, cancer at 24.1%, and unintentional injuries at 6.6%. It then provides a brief 1-3 sentence summary of each of the top 10 causes, which include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, diabetes, suicide, influenza and pneumonia, kidney disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Socially accepted "male" behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and risky sex are also noted as predisposing men to premature death.
This document discusses major diet-related health problems in the Caribbean region. It notes that chronic non-communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the top killers. These diseases are largely lifestyle-related and preventable. However, West Indians currently suffer disproportionately from these conditions due to high rates of obesity (60% of men and 78% of women are overweight) and related risk factors. The document outlines how diet and lifestyle choices can significantly impact rates of chronic diseases in the Caribbean population.
Vitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and plays an important role in bone health and cellular functions throughout the body. It is hydroxylated in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D and then in the kidneys to its active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Deficiency is linked to increased risk of various chronic diseases. Vitamin D receptors exist in most cells and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D has wide-ranging effects, including roles in immune function, cell growth regulation, and reduction of inflammation. Adequate vitamin D levels may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis.
This document discusses gluten free eating and its benefits. It states that individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity cannot eat foods containing gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. It provides lists of hidden sources of gluten and acceptable gluten-free grains and starches. The document recommends eating gluten-free only if medically necessary, as it can be expensive and risk nutrient deficiencies. Whole grains are promoted as heart-healthy due to fiber, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce risks for chronic diseases.
Coconut oil has various health benefits. It contains antioxidants and antimicrobial fatty acids. While high in saturated fat, studies show coconut oil may not increase heart disease risk like other saturated fats due to its unique fatty acid composition. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and can be used for cooking or baking, where it adds flavor and has a higher burning point than other oils. The fatty acids in coconut oil are metabolized differently than other fats and may provide benefits for conditions like malabsorption.
This document summarizes the health effects of coconut oil by comparing its fatty acid composition to other oils like corn oil. It finds that while coconut oil has more saturated fat than corn oil, its medium-chain fatty acids may provide benefits like supporting immune function and reducing abdominal fat. However, it cautions that coconut oil should not completely replace unsaturated vegetable oils which provide essential fatty acids and are generally healthier. Overall, the document concludes coconut oil can be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet for its possible health benefits and flavor in cooking.
Resveratrol is a compound found in various plants and foods like grapes, blueberries, and red wine. It has many health benefits such as being an antioxidant that reduces oxidative damage, inhibiting cancer development at various stages, reducing inflammation, and helping to regulate blood glucose and lipid levels. Resveratrol protects cells and tissues from damage by reducing free radicals, preventing platelet aggregation, inhibiting cancer-promoting enzymes, and modulating inflammatory pathways. These properties may help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditions.
The document discusses the health benefits of blueberries. It states that blueberries contain phytochemicals called anthocyanins that act as antioxidants and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of blueberries may improve brain, vision and heart health, and reduce the risk of conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The document concludes that blueberries are a superfood due to the various health benefits provided by their phytochemical content.
This document provides an overview of research on flavonoids found in cocoa and chocolate. It summarizes that cocoa and chocolate are high in flavonoids like catechins and epicatechins which have been linked to health benefits. Studies show these flavonoids can improve blood vessel function, lower blood pressure, and reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease by reducing oxidation of LDL cholesterol and inhibiting platelet aggregation. However, the amount of flavonoids varies depending on cocoa processing and the type of chocolate. More research is still needed on the long term effects of cocoa flavonoids in humans.
This document provides information about blueberries, including:
- Blueberries have many health benefits and antioxidant compounds that may delay chronic diseases.
- They are related to cranberries, bilberries, and cowberries, and are cultivated and picked wild.
- Blueberries have the highest concentration of antioxidants and may reduce cancer and heart disease risk by inhibiting tumor growth and reducing risk factors.
The document discusses the DASH diet plan for reducing hypertension. It provides information on hypertension prevalence, blood pressure goals, and how high blood pressure affects the body. The DASH diet is highlighted as an effective non-pharmacological approach to treating hypertension through its focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium, red meat, and sugar. Weight loss through diet and exercise is also emphasized as important for reducing hypertension risk factors like obesity.
Nutrient sensing and metabolic disturbanceshelix1661
This document summarizes potential causes of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, including ectopic fat accumulation, impaired fat oxidation, defects in mitochondrial function, and impaired lipid metabolism. It also discusses adipose tissue as an endocrine organ and the roles of adipocytokines like adiponectin and resistin. Finally, it examines nutrient sensing pathways such as AMPK that regulate cellular energy levels and metabolism.
Gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of pregnancies and results in high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. It develops when the placenta produces hormones that prevent the mother's cells from properly using insulin. To manage gestational diabetes, patients must monitor their blood sugar levels, follow a healthy diet with balanced carbohydrate intake, engage in moderate physical activity, and potentially take insulin or other medications. Maintaining blood sugar control is important for the health of both the mother and baby.
This document discusses several studies related to gestational diabetes and macrosomia. The first study found that maternal BMI had a greater influence on the development of large for gestational age (LGA) babies than glucose control. A second study identified that maternal BMI and LGA in a previous pregnancy most influenced fetal growth in the late second and early third trimesters, while maternal glycemia predominantly impacted growth later in the third trimester. A third study examined the degree of glucose control needed in women with type 1 diabetes to achieve normal fetal growth and neonatal proportions.
This document discusses common complications that can arise from diabetes, including heart disease, kidney disease, eye complications, nerve damage, foot complications, skin complications, and depression. It provides details on each complication, such as how diabetes increases the risks of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. It emphasizes the importance of controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to reduce health risks.
This document discusses obesity in teens and children. It finds that Mexican-American and non-Hispanic black youth have higher rates of overweight than white youth. Adolescents and older adults are more likely to be overweight than younger groups. Obesity results from long-term energy imbalance where calories consumed exceed calories used. Having two overweight parents significantly increases a child's risk of becoming overweight themselves. Measuring tricep skinfold thickness from ages 3 to 17 showed children of two obese parents were three times as fat as children of two lean parents by age 17.
This document provides an overview of childhood obesity including prevalence, risks, environmental and genetic factors, critical periods of development, diet, physical activity, and recommendations for prevention. Some key points:
- Rates of childhood obesity in the US have increased 2-3 fold over the last 25 years. Approximately 18.8% of US children ages 6-11 are overweight.
- Risk factors for childhood obesity include family history, low income, lack of physical activity, excess calorie intake, excessive screen time, and lack of breastfeeding.
- Critical periods for the development of obesity are gestation, ages 5-6, and adolescence. Early life nutrition and growth patterns can impact future health.
This document discusses lycopene, a carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. It provides lycopene's sources, history of research on it, levels of intake in different populations, content in various foods, biological activities including antioxidant effects, and potential health benefits related to reducing risks of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease. The Pennington Nutrition Series publishes research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and healthy aging.
Grilling vegetables and fruits instead of red meats can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. When vegetables are grilled, they do not form cancer-causing compounds like meats do. Colorful vegetables like corn, zucchini, and bell peppers as well as fruits make for healthy grilling options. To prevent the formation of cancer-causing PAHs and HCAs when grilling meats, one should use techniques like pre-cooking meats, avoiding excess fat and charring, frequent flipping, and marinating meats in herbs and spices.
This document summarizes potential health benefits of green tea. It discusses how green tea contains polyphenols, particularly catechins like EGCG, that may provide benefits. Some potential benefits highlighted include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases. The document also discusses how green tea's antioxidants may protect cells from damage and help prevent chronic diseases associated with aging.
Genetic considerations in obesity developmenthelix1661
The document summarizes genetic research on human obesity from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. It details that over 600 genes have been associated with obesity. Specific genetic disorders are described that can cause obesity like Cushing's syndrome. Mouse models are used to study obesity genes and their role in food intake and metabolism. Genome-wide studies have linked obesity phenotypes to particular chromosomes. The research aims to identify gene combinations and mutations that influence obesity risk and how they interact with environment.
This document outlines a lesson plan on dietary fat for high school students. It covers key concepts about fat including what fat is, the functions of dietary fat, different types of fat like saturated, unsaturated and trans fats, and how fats affect health. The lesson defines terms like cholesterol and lipoproteins and discusses the importance of reducing unhealthy fats and increasing healthy fats. It provides information on fat content of different foods and evaluating fat on nutrition labels. The plan includes slides, activities and handouts to teach students about fats and their impact on health.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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Women and heart disease
1. Pennington Nutrition Series
Healthier lives through education in nutrition and preventive medicine 2005 No. 27
Women and Heart Disease
“Heart disease isn’t just a man’s disease.”
Heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are devastating
to women. These are not just diseases affecting men. Coronary heart
disease, which causes heart attack, is actually the leading cause of death
for American women. This is surprising to most, since many women feel
that cancer is more of a threat to them, particularly breast cancer.
However, nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart
disease and stroke than from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
It is now known that heart attack symptoms in women can be different
than those experienced by men. Many women experiencing a heart attack
may not even be aware. Women tend to feel a burning sensation in their
upper abdomen and may experience lightheadedness, an upset stomach,
and sweating. Many women may ignore these symptoms that signify a
heart attack because the typical pain felt in the left half of the chest
during heart attack often does not occur in them.
Menopause: How it Relates?
Compared to men, many women before the age of menopause seem to be
partly protected from coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Studies have indicated that after menopause, women experience an
increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Coronary heart disease rates
in these women are 2-3 times higher than in women of the same age before
menopause. This phenomenon has been linked to decreasing levels of the
female hormone estrogen during menopause. This process typically begins
around age 50 in women. Estrogen is associated with higher levels of high-
density lipoprotein (HDL or “good cholesterol”) and lower levels of low-
density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”).
In the Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS),
researchers observed how hormone replacement therapy may affect women
who already have heart disease. What they found was that postmenopausal
women with heart disease who were given estrogen and progestin actually
had more heart attacks and heart disease deaths during the first year of
the study than women not on the hormone replacement therapy did.
2. In 2002, scientists at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
announced that they had stopped a large study of postmenopausal
hormone therapy (PHT) using a combination of estrogen plus progestin.
In this trial, referred to as the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), it
was shown that estrogen plus progestin significantly increased the risk
of invasive breast cancer and blood clots in the legs and lungs and did
not protect women from heart disease and stroke. In fact, it appeared
that women taking this drug had a higher risk of heart attack and
stroke. After these trials, along with others, the American Heart
Association (AHA) recommended against the use of combined
hormone replacement therapy for the prevention of heart disease
and stroke in postmenopausal women.
Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Stroke for Women
Non-modifiable Risk Factors
• Increasing age:
As women grow older, their risk of heart disease and stroke begins
to rise and continues rising with age.
• Sex (gender):
Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women, and have
attacks earlier in life. However, each year about 40,000 more women
than men have strokes with more than 60% of total stroke deaths
occurring in women.
• Heredity (family history):
Both genders are more likely to develop heart disease or stroke if a
close blood relative has had them. Race is also a factor. Black women
have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke than white women.
Compared with whites, African-American men and women are more
likely to die of stroke.
• Previous heart attack or stroke or TIA
Women who have already had a heart attack are at a much higher
risk of having a heart attack when compared to women who have
never had one. 14 percent of individuals who survive a first stroke
or heart attack will have another within a year. A transient ischemic
attack (TIA or “mini-stroke”) is also a risk factor and predictor
of stroke.
3. Modifiable Risk Factors
• Tobacco smoke
Smoking is the single most preventable cause of
death in the United States and is a major cause of
cardiovascular disease in women. Constant exposure
to others’ cigarette smoke (second-hand smoke)
also increases your risk, even if you do not smoke.
In women, the combination of smoking and using • Physical inactivity
birth control pills increases the risk for heart Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for
attack and stroke. heart disease and indirectly increases the
risk of stroke. It was found that heart
• High blood cholesterol disease was almost 2x’s as likely to develop
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for in inactive people than in those who are
heart disease and increases the risk for stroke as more active. The American Heart
well. High levels of LDL cholesterol (the “bad” Association recommends accumulating at
cholesterol) raise the risk of heart disease and least 30 minutes of physical activity on most
heart attack; whereas, high levels of HDL or all days of the week.
cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) lower the
risk of heart disease. • Obesity and overweight
If an individual has too much fat, especially
• High blood pressure if it is mostly located in the waist area,
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart then he/she is at a higher risk for health
attack and the most important risk factor for problems, including high blood pressure,
stroke. The following contribute to an increased high blood cholesterol, high triglycerides,
risk of developing high blood pressure in women: diabetes, heart disease & stroke.
• Diabetes mellitus
♦ Obesity
Compared to women without diabetes,
♦ Family history of high blood pressure
women with diabetes have a two to six
♦ Pregnancy
times higher risk of heart disease and
♦ Usage of certain types of birth control pills
heart attack.
♦ Menopause
Other Risk Factors for Women
• High triglyceride levels
A high triglyceride level often goes with higher levels of total
cholesterol and LDL, and lower levels of HDL with an increased risk of
diabetes. However, scientists don't agree that this is a risk factor for
heart disease by itself. It has been suggested that high triglycerides
may increase the risk for heart disease more so in women than in men.
• Excessive alcohol intake
Excessive drinking and binge drinking can contribute to obesity, high
triglycerides, cancer and other diseases, raise blood pressure, cause
heart failure and lead to stroke. Although moderate alcohol consumption
(1 drink/day for women) is shown to lower risks for heart disease, it is
not recommended that nondrinkers start using alcohol or increase the
amount they drink.
4. How do women know if they’re at risk of heart disease?
♦ High Risk
Heart disease or another serious, high-risk condition, such as kidney disease
or diabetes is already present.
♦ Intermediate Risk
You have metabolic syndrome, early signs of cardiovascular disease, multiple
risk factors— such as smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol—
or parents, siblings or children with early-onset heart disease.
♦ Lower Risk
You may have metabolic syndrome or one or more risk factors.
♦ Optimal Risk
You have the best possible risk profile and you live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned
nutrition research center.
Pennington Nutrition Series, Number 27, 2005 Mission:
To promote healthier lives through research and education in nutrition
Authors: and preventative medicine.
Heli Roy PhD, RD
Shanna Lundy, BS The Pennington Center has six priorities in research:
1. Clinical Obesity Research
Division of Education 2. Experimental Obesity
Phillip Brantley PhD, Director 3. Functional Foods
4. Health and Performance Enhancement
Pennington Biomedical Research Center 5. Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
Claude Bouchard PhD, Executive Director 6. Nutrition and the Brain
The research fostered by these divisions can have a profound impact
on healthy living and on the prevention of common chronic diseases,
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Texas Heart Institute. Available at:
http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/women.html We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the
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in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you would like to take part, visit the
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