Hereditary Cholesterol: Why You Need To Test For It
Understanding your family medical history, especially cholesterol, is crucial in helping to prevent heart disease. ...
Empowered Through Information: Know Your Risk Factors
You have to know your risk factors, not your doctor. I mean, if your doctor...
Heart Disease Symptoms Are Different For Women Than For Men
A woman dies about once every minute from heart disease. Though most women aren’t aware...
Why You Must Advocate for Yourself With Medical Care
Advocate for yourself in medical care and all areas of your life. Certain testing is...
Be Your Own Advocate
It’s crucial you are your own advocate when it comes to healthcare, especially in the...
Know Your Heart
Welcome to Step 6 of our series, 10 Steps to Heart Health, Know Your Heart. ...
People, Pleasure, and Purpose
Are you taking care of yourself? Are you vibrant, energetic, and the healthiest person you...
Want a Healthier Heart? Get Some Sleep
We all know that we feel better after a good night of sleep. But you...
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Purpose
Welcome to step 4 of our series, Ten Steps to Hearth Health: How to Not...
Nourish Your Food and Your Heart
Let's talk about diet. I actually hate that word - diet. I hate it because...
How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans
The American Heart Association recently took a stand outlining issues that Asian Americans face impeding...
Noise Pollution in Cities Can Cause Heart Problems
A study by the European Society of Cardiology found noise pollution doesn’t just hurt our...
Navigating Painful Sex After Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments.
Painful sex after menopause is a common issue experienced by many women, affecting their quality...
What About You? Heartcare is the New Self Care
Women. We are mothers, spouses, professionals, sisters, friends, daughters. Oftentimes, we're presidents of our own...
Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about...
Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential...
How a Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Your Cardiovascular Health
Many studies have shown that adopting a plant-based diet can greatly reduce the risk of...
How Chef Lisa Roberts Is Helping To Promote Healthy Eating
Lisa Roberts, MPhil, MA, is a guest instructor of culinary nutrition at Stanford University’s BeWell...
The Mediterranean Diet is Linked With Fewer Pregnancy Complications
Being pregnant is a delicate time for any woman, and it’s important to keep yourself...
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Menopausal Symptoms
Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women, typically between the ages of...
Apple Strudel Tartes with Ginger and Dates Sauce
Nothing fills a room like the smell of apple strudel tartes baking in the oven....
Medical Gaslighting in Women's Health: How to Advocate for Yourself
Ann Cutbill Lenane, a prominent New York-based realtor and leader of Wise and Wonderful Women,...
Hungarian Chickpeas Gulasch with Cauliflower Puree
This version of Hungarian gulacsh from Chef Giorgione is made from chickpeas, making it a...
Radicchio Risotto, Pear Sauce and Chopped Walnut
With fresh pears and chopped walnuts, this radicchio risotto from Chef Giorgione is a comforting...
Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.
Heart attacks are on the rise for 25-44 year olds. Heart attacks at any age...
Broccoli Creamy Soup Aglio E Olio, Puffed Amaranth and Sun Dried Tomato
Chef Giorgione’s creamy broccoli soup topped with puffed amaranth is proof, once again, that food...
Postpartum Hypertension: What You Need to Know
High blood pressure during pregnancy is known as postpartum hypertension. This condition can cause various...
The Role of Estrogen in Women's Health with Dr Avrum Bluming
A passionate women’s health advocate, Melissa Ashley is the host of MenoChannel which features live...
What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women in the United States....
A Practical Guide to Utilizing CPET for Cardiac Patients
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) has been used for decades as a tool to evaluate and...
A Higher Mortality Rate in Women After Surgery May Be Caused By Anemia
Women have been known to be at higher risk of dying while undergoing heart bypass...
What is Lp(a) Cholesterol and how does it affect my heart?
Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol that has been increasingly studied in recent years. It’s...
Think Outside the Box for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems
Nutrition is an important factor in all aspects of women’s health, including their heart health....
Coffee: Friend or Foe When it Comes to Heart Health
Numerous studies have shown that coffee consumption can be beneficial to our overall health and...
I’m the Mother of all Mothers (To My Friends)
I am a mother but in a non-traditional sense. I am the friend that 90%...
“Beeting” Heart Disease with beet juice
Drinking beet juice can help postmenopausal women lower their heart disease risk. As postmenopausal women...
Cocoa and chestnut crepes with soft and creamy cashew with truffle flavor
Vegan. Crepes. Creamy Cashew filling with truffle flavor. Yes please. Chef Emanuele Giorgione is...
It’s Okay if You Don’t Like Your Mother: Here’s Why
I’ve never been “besties” with my mom. She’s always gushed over my oldest brother,...
Cardiovascular Disease Will Impact More Than Half of Us by 2050
High blood pressure rates are bumping up the number of people with this issue. The...
The Athletic Heart Needs Care, Too
Athletes seem to be in peak physical condition. Their physiques are something to behold. But...
Queen Bee: It's OK To Ask For Help
Earlier this year, my brother introduced us to the online game Spelling Bee. As someone...
One Is The Loneliest, and Maybe Deadliest, Number
Harry Nilsson’s song “One” tells us that “one is the loneliest number.” But, according to...
Turn Back Time with Nicotinamide Riboside
For years, people have been looking for ways to turn back the clock on age-related...
Laugh Your Way to a Healthier Heart
We’ve all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” But is that really the...
Microvascular Disease: The Adesso Solution For The Most Common Form Of Heart Disease In Women
Think of the “Hollywood heart attack.” A man, clutching his chest, keeling over unexpectedly. Like...
Gestational Diabetes Isn’t Really Over Once You Deliver
I had gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. I knew when I drank that allegedly...
Support Biodiversity with No-Dig Regenerative Gardening
It’s possible to support biodiversity with no-dig, regenerative gardening. According to a 2019 United Nations report,...
Startling Heart Attack Finding in COVID Patients
A study has found that a significant number of COVID-19 patients who have suffered from...
Meditation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction for Women
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States....
Regenerative Gardening: How it Works
Regenerative gardening scales practices common in regenerative farming. But what does this mean and how...
Menopause Affects the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
The menopausal transition can impact women significantly, including their cardiovascular health. Yes there’s brain fog,...
Why You Should Be Very Afraid of Menopausal Women
When we’re no longer viewed as having to attract a mate, reproduce, and raise kids,...
Intimate Relationships Can Lower or Raise Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Women
Our hearts go aflutter when we meet that special, or who we think is special,...
Boost Heart Health Naturally with Bergamot
Are you looking for natural ways to boost your heart health? At Adesso, we are...
Your Doctor Retired — Now What?
When Janet Reynolds’ primary care provider — a nurse practitioner who she’d been with for...
The Cancer No One Talks About
It began with three words: “heterogeneously dense breasts.” It was just a note in the...
Healthy Can Be Delicious: Here’s A Creamy Soup Recipe You’ll Love
Chef Emanuele Giorgione loves making dishes that are beautiful to look at and even better...
The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women in Menopause
As women go through menopause, many develop belly fat (visceral adipose tissue) due to the...
Learn to Laugh Off Stress
Stress, stress, stress. You cannot look at or listen to anything without hearing how stressed...
15 Heart-Healthy Foods for Women
Eating healthy is essential for all women, but it’s especially important for those who are...
It's Time to Talk About Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of heat throughout your body and sometimes a red...
3 Creative Ways You Can De-Stress Through Art at Any Level
When we hear the term “R&R” the usual methods come to mind: meditation, yoga, maybe...
For all women: heart-care is the new self-care
On this Mother’s Day, let’s focus on all women—not just those who are clearly defined...
7 Ways to Love Yourself
How committed are you to your own happiness? If you were dating yourself, would you...
Simple Steps to Keeping a Healthy Brain
Taking care of my elderly mom, who is thriving at 88 years old, reminds me...
Meditation
“Om”...Is that what you think about when you think about meditation? Do you picture someone...
How We Sustain Ourselves
Close your eyes. Think of your favorite food. Is it sweet? Is it savory? Is...
Does Drinking Coffee Really Improve Your Heart Health?
A new study has found that those who drink moderate amounts of coffee have a...
Generalizability of Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Prediction Models
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that...
Heart Disease in Women: Why It's So Often Missed or Dismissed
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet...
CVS Health and Women's Cardiovascular Disease
Women are more likely than men to die from cardiovascular disease, but the good news...
Women Receive Different Emergency Department Care for Chest Pain
It's no secret that women often receive different medical treatment than men, but a new...
Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Despite this, women have...
Intermittent Fasting: What We Know So Far
Over the past few years, intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular as a weight-loss strategy....
Healthcare Professionals Transitioning to Health Technology Industry
The health technology industry is growing rapidly and there is an increasing number of healthcare...
A Comparison of American and European Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In an effort to reduce the...
How Menopause Can Affect Your Heart Health
For many women, menopause marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. But along...
Promoting Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading...
Aortic Aneurysm Measurements and Gender
Aortic aneurysm measurements are traditionally based on measurements derived from men. However, when evaluating based...
Women and Heart Attacks
Every year, 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of those, 625,000 are first-time attacks and...
Strategies to Reduce Low-Value Cardiovascular Care
Low-value cardiovascular care refers to tests, procedures, and treatments that provide no or minimal benefit...
Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance After COVID-19
It is well established that after infection, there is a general period of physical deconditioning...