I want to share a few recent findings that act as influencers on heart health. 
Income Changes – Changes in household income can have a negative impact. “A drop in income of more than 50% over 6 years was associated with a 17% higher risk of CVD over the next 17 years (HR: 1.17), whereas a rise in income of more than 50%was associated with a 14% lower risk of CVD (HR: 0.86)”*
Early menopause –The estrogen ‘protective effect’ historically has born out -women who experienced menopause after the age of 51 years had a significantly reduced risk of CVD.**
Less 6 hours of sleep – If you are middle age and have hypertension and Diabetics and getting less than 6 hours of sleep, you have a two-fold increase in heart problems (including stroke).***
Studies have shown that:
– ‘Mind over matter’ recall that your ‘frame of mind’ can have a powerful effect on your heart health.
– High fiber diet improves heart health
PLEASE take heed!
* Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) study
***Journal of the American Heart Association
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