The metabolic syndrome...the deadly quartet

Article Abstract:

When a combination of at least three of the four risks - obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol level - is present in a person, it constitutes metabolic syndrome, which is a precursor for a heart attack or a stroke, especially in women. A healthy lifestyle, including exercise, balanced diet and weight monitoring, is the best preventive measure for treating metabolic syndrome.

Care and treatment, Women's health, Metabolic syndrome X

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Smoking can lead to cardiovascular disease

Article Abstract:

On an average, a woman who smokes faces the risk of heart attacks and sudden cardiac death 19 years earlier than non smoking woman. Nicotine present in the cigarette smoke destroys endothelium lining of arteries, causes plaque deposition and increases blood clot formation.

Cardiovascular diseases, Causes of, Risk factors, Smoking, Smoking and women, Women smokers

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Resistance to excercise? women needs strength training too

Article Abstract:

The importance of having strength training for women apart from doing aerobics exercises is discussed. The right method of doing the strength training is also presented.

Methods, Strengthening exercises

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