Often Invited Coronary Disease Related Questions – Part 2
What association exists between heart disease and birth control pills
Research has shown that women who use high-dose oral contraceptives have a greater risk of heart attack or stroke due to a higher risk of blood clotting in the blood vessels. This risk falls once the birth control pill is stopped. using the birth control pill on it own increases the effects of other heart disease risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, overweight and high blood cholesterol. The pills that are particularly harmful are those that contain higher doses of hormones. Those commonly used today have been revisited to lower the risk by eliminating the high dose hormones.
Explain association between sleep apnea and heart disease
Sleep apnea is considered a serious disorder. This happens when a person briefly and repeatedly stops breathing during sleep. Left untreated it heightens the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and congestive heart failure. After menopause women are likely to develop sleep apnea. Factors that increase risk of sleep apnea are being overweight, being obese, smoking, the use of alcohol and sleeping pills.
How to set a standard for the family on heart health
Set an example by following a healthy lifestyle. Adults easily influence children positively or negatively. Let your children see you eating nutritious snacks and enjoying outdoor activities. You may want them to get involved. Teach children to clean fruits and veggies. It is also educational fun to teach children to prepare healthy dishes. Also get kids involved and encourage them to be active exercise wise. Take them on outings such as hiking, swimming or bicycling. You may also jog and walk with them.
How to reduce salt in your diet
Salt reduction in your diet is aimed at preventing and controlling high blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease. When salt which contains sodium is reduced, this helps control blood pressure and in turn lowers the risk of heart attack and
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