Top 10 Things That Kill Women
According to CDC these are the top 10 things that kill Women. Find out more about how you can get lab tested at Walk-in Lab. Note: This a list does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be and should not be used in place of the advice of your physician.
The Most Common Medical Tests for Heart Disease
The tests you’ll need to diagnose your heart disease depend on what condition your doctor thinks you might have. No matter what type of heart disease you have, your doctor will likely perform a physical exam and ask about your personal and family medical history before doing any other tests. Tests to diagnose heart disease […]
The Silent Killer of Women: Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. It kills more women and men each year than all types of cancer combined. While men and women share many factors and symptoms, there are differences between the sexes in regards to heart health that are easily and often overlooked, resulting in […]
Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
When you go for your annual physical, make sure your doctor performs or recommends these simple tests that may save your health — and your life — later. (Note that your doctor may recommend additional tests based on your personal health profile.) Thyroid hormone test Your thyroid, that innocuous looking gland in your neck, is […]
What Is The Widowmaker Heart Attack & How You Can Avoid One
The “Widowmaker” is the rather grisly name of a heart attack that typically targets men – hence the “widow” part, but also affects women. It is a life threatening event known for targeting seemingly healthy people. Up to four million Americans have died following a Widowmaker heart attack in the last 30 years, and what’s […]
10 Surprising Celebrity Heart Attacks
It’s always sad when a favorite celebrity dies. It’s especially sad when that death could have been prevented. At least 200,000 heart attacks are preventable each year! In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, we wanted to show you 10 surprising celebrity heart attacks. Most of these people did not see that final moment coming. […]
The Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
The link between diabetes and heart disease is not an intuitive one. But did you know that a person with diabetes is at least twice as likely to have heart disease? And it doesn’t stop there. Middle age men with Type 2 Diabetes are just as much at risk for a heart attack as a man […]
Profound Fatigue, Cold Sweats, Dizziness May Signal Heart Attack
Feb. 3, 2011 Pamela Detrow was having lunch in Milwaukee when she suddenly broke into a cold sweat, became dizzy and felt her heart racing. Thinking this would pass quickly, she asked her friends to order her a salad and diet soda, then stepped outside for some fresh air. But within a couple of minutes, […]
The Truth Behind More Holiday Heart Attacks
Your heart may leap with delight at the electronic gizmo or emerald bracelet that you’ve just unwrapped from under the Christmas tree. But you can’t say the same for that nasty holiday surprise known as the “Merry Christmas coronary” or “Happy Hanukkah heart attack.” For many years, researchers have been intrigued by a disturbing pattern: […]