11 Bizarre And Unusual Factors That Increase the Risk Of Heart Disease in Women

10You're Depressed

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 66^th 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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11You Were a Victim of Child Abuse

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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12You've Been Diagnosed with an Inflammatory Disease

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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13Don’t let your condition take hold of you

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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