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Heart attack: How vulnerable are women? November 3, 2009

Filed under: Diseases & Conditions, Health — healthcuring @ 3:09 pm
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After breast cancer, heart attack is a  major cause of death in women. However, overweight women and those with high cholesterol level are more vulnerable to heart attack. Some research data suggests that women after menopause also become susceptible to heart disease. But today, young women are facing this problem, which is of great concern for doctors and the researchers. Women also experience heart pain during acute myocardial infraction (AMI). It is a condition in which there is a rapid development of myocardial necrosis due to the imbalance between supply of oxygen and the demand of myocardium.

Chest pain and discomfort are the most common symptoms of heart attack in men and women. A research matter published by the National Institute of Health revealed that chest pain is the most common sign of heart attack in women.

However, there are other symptoms found in women who suffer from heart diseases. Following are the symptoms women experience before heart attack:

· Shortness of breath
· Unusual tiredness or fatigue
· Sleep disturbance
· Pain in the neck, jaw, chest and other body parts

What are the risk factors associated with heart attack in women? Following are some of the most common risk factors mentioned:

· Overweight or obese
· Smoking
· High Cholesterol level and High Blood Pressure (HBP)
· Stress
· Diabetes

 

Healthy Party This Winter Season November 3, 2009

Filed under: Fitness, Health — healthcuring @ 2:41 pm
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As winter sets in – people enjoy throwing parties, celebrating Christmas and New Year occasions. Everyone’s calendar is fully packed with parties and social gatherings. Everyone is ready to binge on food, sweets and alcohol. Needless to say, people forget their dietary routine and exercises. Well, if you are also following the same trend then don’t forget, “health is wealth.” Stay fit this season by using some healthy tips written below:

Have a healthy drink: Drink herbal teas without using milk. Herbal teas include chamomile, jasmine, etc. Herbal teas help detox the body and also get rid of bloated feeling after a heavy meal. Start your day with a cup of herbal tea and feel fresh all through the day.

Clean the system: Party foods are mostly fried and contain salt and sugar in high quantity. It is also a fact that people binge on party foods more than usual. Parties run whole night and there is no fixed time for dinner in parties. We often eat late night in parties and often feel sluggish in the morning, as toxins accumulate in our body.
To overcome with this problem – take lukewarm water and add some lemon drops into it and drink in the morning. This helps combat constipation problem or acidity.

Stay fit and active: After late night parties, it is difficult to go to the gym or for a walk. However, a brisk walk is important – this can be done at home or office. Don’t use cliff, instead use staircase to reach your office floor. Any physical activity is good than not doing anything.

Balance your calories: If you are going to attend a party tonight, eat light meals during the day. And after you have binged at night, balance your daily calories the next day. Instead of eating regular breakfast, eat fruits or poached egg or green veggies. During meals, have lots of soups and salads.