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Heart Disease & Gender: How Men and Women Differ
Did you know that heart disease affects men differently than women? It's true. While we all may have the same heart muscle, research has shown over the years that heart disease has a much different effect on women than it does on men. So, what are these differences exactly? Here is a breakdown of several ways that this common condition can affect each gender:
How does heart disease in women differ from heart disease in men?
Heart disease has often been thought of as a problem that affects mostly men. However, more women than men die every year of heart disease. Women tend to experience heart disease approximately ten years later than men, and they also tend to have a worse prognosis with heart disease once they've been diagnosed. The risk for stroke and heart failure for women is greater than for coronary artery disease. This is in contrast to what we see in men.How do the symptoms of a heart attack in women differ from the symptoms in men?
Women usually present with milder symptoms, although chest pressure is still the most common symptom. However, it can be very mild and may be mistaken for minor discomfort. In contrast to men, women can experience more of the following symptoms during a heart attack: shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, fatigue, sweating, dizziness or lightheadedness, and pain in the arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or upper back.Are there any risk factor differences between women and men that make women predisposed to have a less positive outcome from a heart attack?
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Steer Kids Away from Processed Food, Salt and Sugar for Kidney Health
Kidney disease is rare in children and usually tied to congenital abnormalities of the kidneys or urinary tract, but older children and adolescents can develop acquired kidney disease, which can worsen with poor dietary choices.
