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A Hearty Life

September 12th, 2007

Women Are Less Likely To Make Lifestyle Changes That Favor The Heart

Come on ladies, don’t let me down! I am so disappointed by the following research findings…
Researchers at University of Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that women with a family history of heart disease were less likely than men to change habits such as smoking and infrequent physical activity. In fact, they were more […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 2 comments

June 14th, 2007

When Is It Safe To Have Sex After A Heart Attack?

Wade at Healthbolt has inspired me to write once again about that taboo subject of sexual relations. When I think about it, my discharge teaching with an acute MI patient is focused on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, but doesn’t touch on sex. Don’t you think that should be a valid thought? […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 4 comments

June 9th, 2007

Have You Reevaluated Your Heart Medication Recently?

I walked a 5K this morning at Bulle Rock golf course for Women’s Heart Health. That would be the same course that the ladies of the LPGA are playing this week for the McDonalds Championship. Like I said before, it is so cool to have this literally in our backyard.
After the walk they […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments