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How Sugary Beverages Hurt Your Heart

A study published in the American Heart Association’s journal highlights the elevated cardiovascular risk faced by women who regularly drink sugary beverages.

How Sugary Beverages Hurt Your Heart

According to the study conducted with a cohort of teachers in California, drinking one or more sugary beverages each day is associated with a 20% higher risk of developing a cardiovascular disease when compared to those who never or rarely drink them. Even drinking fruit juices with added sugar every day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 42%. Let’s take care of ourselves!

 
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Irregular periods: an emerging cardiovascular risk factor in women

Gynecology

The menstrual cycle runs from the first day of menstruation to the first day of the following period. It is defined as long if it lasts more than 35 days. It is considered regular if menstruation occurs every month, give or take a few days. Long menstrual cycles are known to be associated with more [...]

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Risk of cardiovascular disease according to type of HRT: analysis based on Swedish registry data

Gynecology

For the majority of women, the menopausal transition is accompanied by an incapacitating climacteric syndrome, with its sometimes highly embarrassing flushing. Hormonal menopause treatments (HRT) are the most effective way of alleviating these symptoms. In non-hysterectomized women, they combine an [...]

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How Cardiac Rehab Helps Women Heal Faster

Physical Activity

In this article, Women’s Cardiovascular Healthcare Foundation highlights how important and necessary it is for women to go through cardiac rehabilitation when they’ve had a cardiovascular event or are at high risk of having one. Dr. Natalia Kpogbemabou, cardiologist and rehabilitation physician [...]

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