According to a new report published by the European Society of Cardiology, poor sleep habits are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The research also has revealed that midday naps are linked to reduced blood pressure levels and fewer incidences of certain cardiovascular diseases.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance; and when cholesterol amasses it causes the narrowing and blockage of the carotid or coronary arteries, increasing the likelihood of stroke, angina (chest pain) and heart attack. While individuals of all ages and backgrounds can have high cholesterol, the Latino community lags behind others when it comes to their maintenance and awareness.
Valentine's Day, observed February 14th, annually intersects with national heart month; a month that highlights important facts involving cardiovascular health, including the information which shows that more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than non-Hispanic, Puerto Rican Americans have the highest hypertension-related death rate among all Hispanic sub-populations, and so many other important factors.
February is 'Heart Month,' and being that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Latino community, and just 40.7 percent of Hispanics have that their blood pressure under control, it's important to spread pertinent knowledge about hypertension, heart attack and strokes.
