Sex life and cardiovascular health
Sex life is not just about relationship. It is expression, intimacy, life. But heart disease can bring doubts, fear and frustration.
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Short readings on what is worth knowing about the heart. Grouped by topic, to easily find what concerns you.
Sex life is not just about relationship. It is expression, intimacy, life. But heart disease can bring doubts, fear and frustration.
Read moreMenopause is a natural but critical time for your heart health. The hormonal changes that occur not only affect your mood or body, but also the…
Read moreChest pressure or pain, shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea or discomfort spreading to the arm, back or jaw may be associated with a heart attack. Symptoms differ from person to person.
Read moreIt is a basic structural substance that the body uses to rebuild tissues and cells. To be transported through the blood, it needs a water-soluble "transport structure", such as…
Read more"If I don't have symptoms, I don't have a problem with my heart." This is a common misconception.
Read moreTriglycerides are lipids that circulate in the blood. Their increase is evaluated together with cholesterol and other risk factors.
Read moreUnderstanding basic cardiology terms helps in the discussion with the doctor. The following six disease groups were featured on the cards of the original publication.
Read moreIf we need to use familiar proverbs to convince you to get your heart checked, we'll be happy to do it!
Read moreHIV infection is treatable with appropriate antiretroviral therapy and monitoring. Information helps both prevent and reduce stigma.
Read moreCardiac troponins I and T are proteins that can increase in the blood when there is myocardial damage.
Read moreEvery child deserves to grow up safe and loved. Protecting children is the responsibility of all of us.
Read morePregnancy increases the circulatory needs and the work of the heart. These changes are normal, but monitoring is tailored to each woman's history.
Read moreInformative content adapted from practice publications. It is not a substitute for an individualized medical evaluation.