Did you know that women are almost twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s? In fact, nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. A major reason for this discrepancy is the fact that women tend to live longer. However, there are some other factors too. For example, the decline in estrogen that comes with menopause affects memory centers in the brain that … [Read more...] about What Women Need to Know About Alzheimer’s
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9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
As of 2020, life expectancy for women in the United States is 80.5 years, and you may live much longer than that. Taking care of your health can help you to celebrate more birthdays and increase the quality of your life. You probably know that women tend to live longer than men. However, you may be surprised to learn that women are at higher risk for many conditions that are … [Read more...] about 9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
What You Need to Know about Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects almost 9 million Americans, including up to 20% of those over the age of 60. Many of them are unaware of their condition because they have no symptoms. That’s troubling because early intervention can help you deal with the increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. PAD usually responds to lifestyle changes and medical care but needs … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Peripheral Artery Disease
What You Need to Know about Living with COPD
If you’re short of breath after climbing a few stairs, you may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a condition that affects almost 7% of adults, and your risk increases as you grow older. A diagnosis of COPD means you have one or a combination of certain lung disorders that make it difficult to breathe. That includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Living with COPD
The Most Important Things You Can Do to Strengthen Your Heart Health
Your heart works pretty hard for you. It beats roughly once a second for your entire life. That’s about 2.5 billion beats over the average lifespan. The blood that is circulated by the beating heart carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Your heart is important to say the least! Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for … [Read more...] about The Most Important Things You Can Do to Strengthen Your Heart Health