We’re social creatures. We need each other, even if at times those “others” can break out hearts. Learn to relate in a new, healthy way.
Stress, stress, stress. You cannot look at or listen to anything without hearing how stressed out the world is. And do you know why? Because it is! There is a truth to the way that we are living that is incredibly stressful. With stress, there is a release of the “stress hormones,” which are epinephrine,… Continue reading Learn to Laugh Off Stress
Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of heat throughout your body and sometimes a red flushed face. They can cause sweating and/or the chills and can even cause an increase in your heart rate. What Causes Hot Flashes? The actual cause of hot flashes is unknown, but they are generally associated with hormonal fluctuations caused… Continue reading It’s Time to Talk About Hot Flashes
On this Mother’s Day, let’s focus on all women—not just those who are clearly defined by having their own children—but all women whose hearts and caring has had an impact on those she has cared for. With the launch of Adesso.Health, we have started to elevate this important concept for every woman with a heart:… Continue reading For all women: heart-care is the new self-care
How committed are you to your own happiness? If you were dating yourself, would you be blissful or ready to break out of the relationship? Self-love is an active process of becoming aware of who you are and appreciating all aspects of what makes you unique. It is a practice of self-care and self-compassion that affirms,… Continue reading 7 Ways to Love Yourself
A new study has found that those who drink moderate amounts of coffee have a lower mortality risk than non-coffee drinkers. But what does this mean for your health? Let’s take a closer look at the findings. The years long study screened participants for coffee consumption and health problems. The study, published in the journal… Continue reading Does Drinking Coffee Really Improve Your Heart Health?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that cardiovascular disease clinical prediction models show promise for improving risk prediction, but more work is needed to increase their generalizability. The study, “Generalizability of Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Prediction Models: 158 Independent External Validations of 104 Unique Models,” included 158 external… Continue reading Generalizability of Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Prediction Models
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet it’s often thought of as a man’s disease. In part, this is because heart disease presents differently in women than it does in men. Women are more likely to experience symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and nausea rather than… Continue reading Heart Disease in Women: Why It’s So Often Missed or Dismissed
It’s no secret that women often receive different medical treatment than men, but a new study has shed light on how this disparity manifests in emergency care for chest pain. The study was recently published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine; it found that young adults presenting to the emergency department with chest pain were… Continue reading Women Receive Different Emergency Department Care for Chest Pain
Over the past few years, intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular as a weight-loss strategy. But what is intermittent fasting? How does it work? Is it effective? And most importantly, is it safe? Let’s take a closer look at what we know about intermittent fasting. How Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Intermittent fasting is an umbrella… Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: What We Know So Far
For many women, menopause marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. But along with changes like hot flashes and mood swings, this transition can also come with an increased risk for heart disease. In fact, hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health. Here’s what you need to know.… Continue reading How Menopause Can Affect Your Heart Health
