While everyone associates chest pain with a heart attack, these subtle symptoms can be signs of trouble in women. In the US, a person experiences a heart attack every 43 seconds. Heart disease is also the number one killer of women in America. While it is common knowledge that chest pain is one of the signs of a heart attack, women tend to experience different symptoms than men. Many women are surprised to find out they are having a heart … [Read more...] about Women, These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms You Need to Know
Men, These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms You Need to Know
From pain in your chest to shortness of breath, these common signs of a heart attack in men could save your life. Heart disease accounts for 1 in 4 deaths in the US every year. While it is the leading cause of death in both men and women, in 2009, more than half of the deaths due to heart disease were men. Each year, millions of Americans take precautions to lower their risk of a heart attack by eating well, exercising, and visiting their primary … [Read more...] about Men, These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms You Need to Know
Allergy Season Got You Sniffling? Learn 5 Ways to Combat Your Symptoms
Avoiding allergens, keeping a clean house, and delegating chores are just a few of the ways that you can keep your allergy symptoms at bay. Well before April showers bring May flowers, allergy symptoms suddenly flare up and can worsen all season long. Thankfully, you can actively identify your problem allergens and mitigate the factors that cause the worst symptom flare-ups. From there, you can work with your doctor to learn the answer to the … [Read more...] about Allergy Season Got You Sniffling? Learn 5 Ways to Combat Your Symptoms
The Facts: What Cholesterol Means for Your Health
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall well-being. But what is good and what is bad cholesterol? Cholesterol plays a role in your body’s production of certain hormones, the digestive process, and vitamin D production. While you need healthy levels of cholesterol in your body, high cholesterol can lead to health issues that can negatively impact your heart. … [Read more...] about The Facts: What Cholesterol Means for Your Health
Cholesterol & You: ‘Ask the Expert’ with Amy Sullivan, APRN
Amy Sullivan is a registered advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner. She graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock with a bachelor of science in nursing and the University of Central Arkansas with her master's degree in nursing in 2013. Amy joined ARcare in February 2014. … [Read more...] about Cholesterol & You: ‘Ask the Expert’ with Amy Sullivan, APRN