Heartwaves With Heartstrong

Heart disease is the #1 killer of Hispanic men and women in the U.S. Hispanics are at a higher risk to develop diabetes which is a strong risk factor for heart problems. Heart disease and diabetes risk factors specific to the Hispanic/Latino population will be discussed and strategies to reduce risk.

During this final installment of our 3 part series about women and heart disease we will be focusing on heart problems older women are more likely to experience. Some of the things we will discuss are heart failure, diastolic dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, aortic valve disease and sudden cardiac death.

During this show we will discuss heart problems women may start to experience around menopause. "The Menopause Triple Threat" - weight gain, high blood pressure & cholesterol problems. Heart attack & stroke risk factors, "Broken Heart Syndrome" and things you can do to prevent these heart problems.

Come and join us today for the first of a three part series titled “Women and Heart Disease across the Lifespan.” Today we will concentrate on heart conditions that are more likely to affect young women. We will discuss the following conditions: palpitations, tachycardia, pericarditis, conditions that may occur during pregnancy, and premature heart disease.

Can snoring really increase your risk for heart disease and stroke? Many people who snore have sleep apnea which does increase your risk. Sleep studies and sleep apnea will be discussed on todays show. Also heart catheterizations will be reviewed on this show - why they are performed and what they show. Did you know that heart catheterizations may not be the best test to diagnose coronary disease in women. Join us on this show to find out more.

This is a continuation of last month's show...Do you have chest pain or chest discomfort, palpitations, difficulty breathing, dizziness? Is it a heart problem? Do you need to have an ECG (electrocardiogram), Heart Monitor, Echo (echocardiogram), Coronary Calcium Scan, Stress Test (nuclear versus routine), Heart Cat Scan, Tilt Table Test, Sleep Study? Find out what all these tests are looking for, which is the right test for you. Some of the new cholesterol blood tests and inflammation blood tests will also be discussed.

This is our Heart Month episode. On this show we will discuss typical and atypical symptoms of heart disease, how men and women present differently when having a heart attack. Also different tests that should be ordered to evaluate for the presence of heart disease, and what these tests tell us and what to expect when having some of these tests.

Like most men today, you're probably busy trying to juggle family and job responsibilities. Maybe you are career focused or are trying to spend quality time with your children. Maybe you are trying to be a good husband or are committed to a serious relationship. Perhaps you have other interests that consume a part of your time. At theend of the day, maybe you just didn't have enough time to focus on the most important responsibility that you should be committingyourself to - your own health! If we told you that improving your heart health might help your career or strengthen your relationships or even improve your sex life would you be interested? During this show we will be discussing men’s health.

The Holidays are enjoyable but preparing for the Holidays can be very stressful. During this show we will discuss ways to keep fit during the holidays, avoid weight gain, healthy eating and travel tips. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season from Heartstrong.

You have probably heard the saying "You are what you eat" well it's true, but "You are what you drink" also. Join us as we discuss healthy beverages and also some false health claims. Check out our new new book "You are what you drink: A healthy beverage guide" at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/4830

Unfortunately during our last show we ran out of time so this show will be a continuation of Heart Healthy Vitamins and Supplements. During this episode we will discuss more vitamins and supplements and their heart health claims based on the most current research. This 30 minute show will cover: soy, vitamin D, Coenzyme Q10, Policosanol, Guggul, L-Arginine and Lycopene.

During this show we will discuss which vitamins and supplements are really heart healthy based on the most current research and false claims. Americans spend billions of dollars on alternative supplements and unfortunately many of them do not do what they claim or may even be potentially harmful. Come spend the next 30 minutes with us and learn what you should be taking and avoiding. Some of the vitamins/supplements we will discuss are: vitamin E, vitamin D, B complex vitamins, fish oil, flaxseed, coenzyme Q10, and cinnamon.

Give us 15 minutes and we will tell you what you may be missing. This show will focus on the main components of a thorough heart evaluation. Many physical exams do not always include all of these measurements.

We recently published a new Book called "Take Charge: A Woman's Guide to a Healthier Heart." This show will discuss why we wrote this book and how it can help women prevent their own heart attack.