So you think you live the “proverbial healthy lifestyle”. You exercise daily, go for a run, do not smoke or drink and what’s even better you control your cravings for junk food and oily snacks. So you technically should not bother about nasty heart disease right? WRONG!!The biggest risk factors for heart-related maladies are not always established reasons that we all know such as obesity, high blood pressure, stress, poor eating habits, and strong genetic factors.
But unfortunately, according to the studies conducted by AHA, (American heart Association) there are several seemingly harmless reasons which cause deadly effects on your heart too. The seemingly innocuous factors such as your physical intimacy life, your childhood and even at the age when you attained puberty can affect heart diseases. Scary but true.
So the bottom line is we have to look beyond the established red flags of heart diseases and start focusing on the sly, sneaky ones instead. The statistics are way too dubious according to the AHA stating that heart maladies are the number one killer of women in the U.S, so please do not get a panic attack but heed the advice and symptoms below that US cardiologists reveal are among under the radar factors that can pout women at the risk of heart disease.
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That nasty persistent flu is something you should be worried about. Do not dismiss it as regular malady which happens twice a year to everyone, yours might be the precursor to a greater danger. If you have breathing difficulties lying down and experience swelling after the cold, we advise you to run to the nearest hospital. Certain bacterial and viral infection can spread to your heart and even cause heart failure.
Studies published in the New England Journal of medicine found that once you get the flu, your risk of heart attack increases six times in that year.
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This clearly aims towards the female population who regularly take diet pills to control their weight gain. Unfortunately far from making you skinny, they are increasing your risk of heart disease. It’s really a no-brainer that any medication with stimulants can hurt your heart badly. Top American cardiologist has warned, these pills increase the blood pressure and heart rates which in turn stresses the heart, and if taken for a long time you are in for some serious health issues that could become worse.
Says Amber Khanna, M.D., a cardiologist at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. "They increase your blood pressure and heart rate which puts stress on your heart. If you take them long enough, you can cause permanent damage." Instead of diet pills eat the right foods that will help you regulate and not increase weight.
To prevent this maintain a healthy diet and perform these easy exercises for women to lose weight
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This reason is the most unfortunate one as girls don’t really have any control over their puberty that is related to Heart problems too. In a medical study, it was discovered that girls who started their periods early are 10% more susceptible to heart problems. Though not much can be done in these sort of cases, one must consult gynaecologist or cardiologists about living a healthy lifestyle which can counteract future risks.
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If you have had a difficult pregnancy, the blood volume can double and needless to say the heart has to do major hard work here. This alone does not affect the heart though but if you also have had gestational diabetes, preeclampsia or high blood pressure, then you are significantly at risk of heart disease if not immediately but surely in the near future. The best thing to do is to keep your doctors posted about your conditions always!
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Here is the shocker, according to studies, the feeling of loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted contributes to heightened heart risk disease by 30% almost as much as smoking does! Thankfully this symptom can be helped out by joining community clubs, being partly active in a social community, or getting a lovable cuddly pet. Walking a dog is not just daily source of exercise but also a source of constant companionship too. It has been medically proven that pets decreases depressions, anxiety and improve the heart conditions.
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Moderate drinking has never harmed anyone but having more than your regular share of daily alcohol can take you to an early grave as it triggers myriad heart problems. Doctor Khanna says the best way is to either ditch alcohol completely or limit yourself to one drink or less per day.
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Traumatic events such as getting dumped in a long relationship or getting divorced can wreak havoc on your heart. It’s no joke that failures of serious romantic relations are called “broken heart syndrome”. Unfortunately, this situation is hard to avoid and coupled with financial distress can have a disastrous effect on our heart. Though easier said than done but there are ways to medically and psychologically coping techniques such as exercise, meditation, yoga, tai chi and therapy.
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ADHD is a medical condition which simple means attention-deficit-hyperactive-disorder. The stimulants which are prescribed for this condition increase the heart rate and blood pressure and put extra strain on our hearts. Studies in BMJ have proven that long-term use of ADHD drugs increases the risk of heart diseases in children. The best way out is to have a thorough discussion with your physicians about it and go with his suggestions.
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Depression is perhaps the most lethal of medical condition in our modern days. It has been proven by a study presented to the American college of cardiology 66th annual scientific session In 2017. Though concrete connections have not been discovered linking the 2, it has been observed that depressed patients have high cortisol, which can be linked to heart conditions.
What’s worse is the state of depression inhibits its victims to do the very activities which reduce the stress levels such as seeking medical help, so force yourself to go to the doctor or seek professional help and counselling when you are experiencing persistent sadness which refuses to go. Recently research found the real causes of depression and the information could be of use to you.
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Well, this no doubt is a disturbing cause, especially for women who have experienced traumatic events in their childhood such as being sexually abused, or witnessing others being hurt or have being subjected to systematic bullying, usually, develop heart conditions as an adult. Research has shown how such factors have increased the risk of heart disease. Consult a psychologist or therapist to heal those emotional scars head on.
Such trauma can trigger panic attacks and feeling of helplessness. Don’t allow yourself to be defeated. Find out how to stop a panic attack in its tracks.
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Women have 2 scary Conditions in common, that is Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which usually targets females and increases the chances of heart diseases. It all comes down to inflammation in the blood vessels causing serious damages and plaque. You must consult your physician on how to reduce inflammation in your body.
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The trick to balancing your condition is to not allow yourself to develop physically bad habits that usually take advantage of such conditions such as gorging, spending, lethargy, negative thoughts and not being physically active.
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