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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.

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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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Why Your Heart Isn’t Sweet on Sugar

Nutrition

What are we talking about exactly? We’re talking about sugars that makes things sweet, found in sugary foods and beverages that are high in sucrose and fructose. We’re also talking about starch found in bread (and cereals). Even potatoes aren’t totally innocent: they contain [...]

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Why High Blood Pressure is a Silent Killer

High Blood Pressure

Constant high blood pressure tires the heart and seriously damages the artery walls, which can trigger cardiovascular events. High blood pressure greatly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and peripheral artery disease, as well as vascular dementia and chronic kidney disease. Women with [...]

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Why Tobacco is a Young Woman’s No. 1 Nemesis

Tobacco

Tobacco is the most alarming avoidable risk factor because it’s responsible for the earliest cardiovascular events in women. At any age, for the same rate of tobacco use, the risk of heart attacks is 25% higher for women than men. Tobacco is harmful for the heart and arteries, no matter how much is [...]

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