Both men and women can develop common heart problems. But heart disease in women can be much more dangerous according to researchers.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is good to know that the healthy habits that prevent heart disease do so equally in both sexes.
This premise may come as a shock to many people. It seems it has always been taught that common heart problems are common mostly in men. That's why so much research has had such a male influence. Now, however, we find this is not true for women somewhere around age 65 and older.
When a woman reaches her mid sixties she shares the same risk for heart disease as her male counterparts. In fact, heart attacks kill more women over age 65 than all of the various types of cancer combined. The statistics indicate American women above that age are actually four to six times more likely to die of a heart attack than cancer.
Women, generally, are much more aware of their own health than men are of theirs. It is odd then, that women are reportedly slower to recognize heart disease symptoms in themselves. This in turn means they seek treatment later in the progression of their disease. Women also have smaller blood vessels than men. All of this leads to the disturbing fact that if a woman has a heart attack, she is much more likely to die from it than a male victim. Researchers are still working out all the reasons this is true.
Smoking is bad for both men and women. But the risk for heart disease in women is much greater for the woman who smokes, especially if she is using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. A family history of heart disease also increases the risk factor proportinately higher in women.
Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels are key factors in preventing heart disease in women. If diet alone is not good enough to lower the blood pressure and cholesterol, prescription medication might be necessary. You should discuss this with your primary physician and follow through with any recommended plan to reduce your risks of heart disease.
A healthy heart makes for a healthy body. In order to help prevent heart disease, you should eat healthy, wholesome foods and exercise regularly. If you are overweight, you not only risk heart problems and strokes, but diseases such as diabetes may be in the cards as well.
At least three times a week spend a minimum of twenty minutes doing healthy aerobic exercises. Bicycle riding, walking or swimming will raise your heart rate and cause you to break into a sweat. This will greatly reduce your stress and also contribute to your general health and a healthy heart. - 15266
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is good to know that the healthy habits that prevent heart disease do so equally in both sexes.
This premise may come as a shock to many people. It seems it has always been taught that common heart problems are common mostly in men. That's why so much research has had such a male influence. Now, however, we find this is not true for women somewhere around age 65 and older.
When a woman reaches her mid sixties she shares the same risk for heart disease as her male counterparts. In fact, heart attacks kill more women over age 65 than all of the various types of cancer combined. The statistics indicate American women above that age are actually four to six times more likely to die of a heart attack than cancer.
Women, generally, are much more aware of their own health than men are of theirs. It is odd then, that women are reportedly slower to recognize heart disease symptoms in themselves. This in turn means they seek treatment later in the progression of their disease. Women also have smaller blood vessels than men. All of this leads to the disturbing fact that if a woman has a heart attack, she is much more likely to die from it than a male victim. Researchers are still working out all the reasons this is true.
Smoking is bad for both men and women. But the risk for heart disease in women is much greater for the woman who smokes, especially if she is using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. A family history of heart disease also increases the risk factor proportinately higher in women.
Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels are key factors in preventing heart disease in women. If diet alone is not good enough to lower the blood pressure and cholesterol, prescription medication might be necessary. You should discuss this with your primary physician and follow through with any recommended plan to reduce your risks of heart disease.
A healthy heart makes for a healthy body. In order to help prevent heart disease, you should eat healthy, wholesome foods and exercise regularly. If you are overweight, you not only risk heart problems and strokes, but diseases such as diabetes may be in the cards as well.
At least three times a week spend a minimum of twenty minutes doing healthy aerobic exercises. Bicycle riding, walking or swimming will raise your heart rate and cause you to break into a sweat. This will greatly reduce your stress and also contribute to your general health and a healthy heart. - 15266
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