Category: Women's cardiac risk factors

– posts here focus on how to address your risk factors to help prevent heart disease

When I’m 64: aging and women’s heart disease

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 2 Comments

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“The frightening thing about middle age is knowing you’ll grow out of it.”  – Doris Day

WomenHeart, September 2009 – “These days, many women like hearing that 40 is the new 30, but recent studies point to declining life expectancy rates among women, as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure rates increase.

“Many women do know that they face significant heart health hurdles as they head into their golden years, but successfully navigating those challenges can be tricky for someone of any age. While women can still expect an average life expectancy of around 80 years of age, it’s no fun to spend those years in poor health.   Continue reading “When I’m 64: aging and women’s heart disease” →

Too good to be true: chubby thighs better for heart health?

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 3 Comments

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It was almost enough to force me right out the door to the nearest Tim Hortons for a couple of gooey Maple Dips. Must make sure that my thighs don’t get too skinny, because Danish researchers have just announced that chubby thighs can reduce the risk of developing heart disease.   Read more to see if this is on the level

Cardiologist’s response: “Do I need to take a ‘heart-formulated’ vitamin?”

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 3 Comments

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by Carolyn Thomas  ♥  @HeartSisters

Q: I am trying to lower my cholesterol and make other heart-healthy lifestyle choices. Should I also be taking a special “heart-formulated” multi-vitamin supplement?   Keep reading to learn the answer

New ‘Heart Healthy Weight Plan’ wants 12 weeks of your life to gain new habits

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 1 Comment

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September always seems more like the New Year to me than January does.  Back to school, summer holidays over, signing up for new fall courses.  So just in time for the New Year, here’s a program to consider this month: it’s called the Healthy Weight Plan from Canada’s Heart and Stroke Foundation.  It offers 12 free weekly online sessions to guide you in making some heart-smart lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

This innovative new program includes: