An Article About Stress and Heart Disease

Here is the link to an article we found that shows how stress can increase your risk of Heart Disease.

http://www.naturalnews.com/037282_job_stress_heart_disease_risk.html

The Definition of heart Disease

Many people do not know the actual meaning of heart disease as it is commonly misused with other terms.  Here is the definition of Heart Disease according to Mayo Clinic:

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart.  The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); heart infections; and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects).

The term "Heart Disease"  is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease."  Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain(angina) or stroke.  Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.

Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.

          

DID YOU KNOW?

• By 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world. 
• Negative emotions and depression are risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Conversely, happier people are less likely to develop heart disease.  
• Approximately 30% of the people who die from heart disease each year are smokers. 
• Worldwide, nearly one third (8.6 million) of all deaths in women are from heart disease.

                                         

A quote highlighting the status of Heart Disease(and Cancer)

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer; cancer, the number 2 killer, not far behind. The tragic aspect of these deadly diseases is that they could all be cured, I do believe, if we had sufficient funding.- Arlen Specter Quotes

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About This Page

This Page was created in hopes that one day Heart Disease may be abolished.  As big as this dream sounds it can be accomplished.  Heart Disease is not just a disease, but a nightmare.  Many people face this reality as they witness friends or family members live with heart disease.  Together we can abolish this nuisance.  All it takes is people willing enough to sacrifice time and efforts.  On this blog I will be posting articles, upcoming events and updates.  My goal is to raise awareness for the people around me, around you and everywhere in hopes that one day, together, we can stop this plague.