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. […]
Celebrity Health Tips From Trainer Olivia Scott
It’s no secret that a lot of people choose this time of year to embark on a healthier lifestyle. But keeping those resolutions are oftentimes easier said than done. We asked trainer Olivia Scott to write a guest blog with tips she gives the celebrities she works with on what they should do prior to starting a […]
Cholesterol Myths Busted!
Cholesterol is widely misunderstood. For instance, did you know that your body not only needs cholesterol, but it also makes it? Cholesterol is a fatlike substance contained in all cells within the body. The body needs and uses cholesterol in the production of things such as hormones and vitamin D. So if our body needs cholesterol, why does it […]
What is a Lipid Profile and Why You Should Know!
Reduce Your Risk Factors for Heart Disease with a Lipid Profile Intro Knowing your cholesterol levels is an essential part of understanding your own risk for heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone over age 20 get a cholesterol test, known as a lipid profile. Convenient and inexpensive, the lipid profile reveals important […]
How Healthy Is Your Heart This Valentines Day?
Calculating Cardiovascular Risk Have a Heart Your heart is beating as many as 100,000 times a day, every day. That’s 365 million beats a year. Your heart doesn’t take a vacation or a coffee break, or sleep in late. It hits those numbers consistently, in order to pump blood throughout your body. That‘s only the […]
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: […]