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Study: Women with Heart Disease Ignoring Exercise Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Women with Heart Disease Not Working Out
More than 42 million American women live with some form of cardiovascular disease, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and it's the leading cause of death among American women, according to the American Heart Association. But many aren’t getting the exercise they need to help… See more
Walking Helps Prevent Heart Failure in Women
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Walking Helps Lower Risk of Heart Failure in Women
Heart failure affects 6.2 million Americans. And the number of deaths continue rising. In 2018, heart failure was mentioned on close to 400,000 death certificates. But there’s some good news: For women, walking may be a key to preventing it.… See more
Heart Disease in Women | What Matters
February 2, 2021
heart disease in women

What Women Really Need to Know About Heart Disease

Ask women what health issue is more likely to kill them and a majority think they should be most concerned about breast cancer, not heart disease or having a heart attack. They’re then surprised to hear that heart disease is the No. 1… See more
Flu Raises Your Risk for a Heart Attack Seven Days After It Strikes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 1, 2020
Flu Raises Risk of Heart Attack Six Fold Within One Week of Striking
Catching the flu may have more serious consequences than a few weeks in bed: It can trigger heart attacks. Medical experts have long suspected a connection between the flu (and other respiratory illnesses) and heart attacks for years but weren’t able to confirm it until a recent study … See more
Behavioral Therapies May Be More Effective in Reducing Inflammation in the Body
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2020
Cognitive behavioral therapy my help reduce inflammation.
Chronic inflammation has been linked to chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, musculoskeletal pain, mental health issues and gut biome-related problems. And while medications are often the treatment of choice in lowering inflammation, psychological and… See more
Indulging in Just One High-Fat Meal Can Impair Your Ability to Focus
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2020
High-fat meals can lead to a loss of focus.
When you’re stressed out, indulging in your favorite, high-fat comfort foods may hit the spot. But doing so may interfere with your ability to concentrate, according to a study published in … See more
COVID-19: Why Do Some People Develop Life Threatening Complications?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2020
Since early 2020, medical and public health professionals have been scrambling to understand COVID-19. So far, a majority of those whose infections were confirmed with testing — 80 percent — had mild symptoms and recovered with little medical intervention, which is obviously great news. … See more
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 3, 2020
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
It’s not news that exercise -- particularly aerobic activity – is good for your heart. And as long as your doctor approves, it’s never too late to begin working out to improve your cardiovascular health.  But a lot of people, once they get into the groove of their workouts, quickly go… See more
Music Therapy May Reduce Chest Pains After Heart Attacks 
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 1, 2020
Music Therapy May Reduce Chest Pains After Heart Attacks 
After having a heart attack, it’s common to make lifestyle changes. Get more exercise. Give up certain foods. Throw away the cigarettes. Another step that may help especially if you’re experiencing chest pains following a heart attack – also known as early post-infarction angina: Listen to more… See more
Does Blood Pressure Medication Raise My Risk for COVID-19? Probably Not
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 23, 2020
Blood Pressure and COVID-19
At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, experts warned Americans with chronic conditions to take extra precaution to lowering their risk for COVID-19. One of the conditions highlighted in this warning was high blood pressure, a serious condition that can damage your heart, brain and kidneys.… See more

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