Basically, I try to keep my meals balanced in terms of nutrients and not overload my digestive system. Hot flashes during menopause are notable for causing palpitations. Close [X]. In medical terms, these flutters are called heart palpitations. Ask yourself if you are really hungry before going for seconds. If your doctor suspects a heart… Read More: Increased heart rate and pressure on diet »
Women who give birth prematurely may be at increased risk for coronary heart disease, a new study has found, and the risk could persist for decades. Researchers reviewed 2,189,190 singleton births in Sweden from 1973 to 2015. They found 49,955 diagnoses of coronary heart disease among the mothers. In the first 10 years after delivery,… Read More: Premature Births Tied to Heart Risks in Mothers »
Diuretics Diuretics, also called water pills, are a common treatment for high blood pressure. Blood pressure test Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium Blood pressure tip: How off the couch Blood diuretics tip: Know alcohol limits Blood pressure tip: Stress out no more Blood pressure tip: Watch the caffeine Blood pressure tip: Watch your weight… Read More: How do diuretics affect heart rate »
Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men. Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions. A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an… Read More: Medical News Today: Heart health: Are women getting incorrect treatment? »