May 2009

Heart Burn or Heart Attack: How can you tell the difference?

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Is that sharp, burning sensation in your chest caused by the pizza you just ate or a sign of something more serious? How can you tell the difference? Women’s heart attack symptoms can be difficult to diagnose. My heart attack absolutely started out feeling like heart burn. I’ve experienced both severe heartburn and a heart [...]

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Listen to Kathleen Dunn! Busy Woman's Guide on NPR

May 5, 2009

NPR’s Kathleen Dunn hosts a discussion about women and heart disease with Eliz Greene. Fellow heart attack survivor and radio host, Kathleen Dunn leads a discussion about women and heart disease today, May 5th from 10 – 11 am (Central Time) Special offer for Kathleen’s Listeners: Leave a comment or question below and receive a [...]

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Cortisol is Trouble! Busy Woman's Guide to a Healthy Heart

May 3, 2009

Is the stress hormone making you fat and hurting your heart? Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. We all need cortisol to help us react to stressful situations, especially those requiring a “fight or flight” reaction. Our bodies react to stress by giving us a quick burst of energy, lowering our sensitivity [...]

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