Everyday Health

University Health Care is focused on providing tools and education that help our patients care for their health within our facilities and in their everyday life. In our Everyday Health section, we aim to provide articles and information that can help our patients educate themselves about how best to avoid health issues and complications, as well as provide information that our patients need whenever they are confronted with a problem.

Everyday Health Topics

Heart Health
Obesity & Weight Management
Vein Health & Common Issues
Cancer Facts
Other Resources

Heart Health

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, making preventative heart care one of the most important things any individual can do to protect their health. Below are some of the common risk factors for heart disease and heart attack. If you believe you may be at risk for heart disease or heart attack, schedule an appointment with our Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center to see what tests you should have done.

Heart Disease	Heart Attack
Facts & Risk Factors	Symptoms Symptoms Heart disease claims the lives of more than 450,000 men and 505,000 women each year in the United States.* Many would have survived had they recognized the signs: Men's Symptoms Crushing chest pain Pain radiating down the left arm Lightheadedness Sweating Fainting Women's Symptoms Very unusual fatigue Unusual shortness of breath Nausea and dizziness Lower chest discomfort Back pain Indigestion or gas-like pain Pain spreading to shoulders, arm, neck and jaw.
Facts & Risk Factors Facts about Heart Disease Heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. One life is lost to heart disease every 30 seconds. 300,000 people suffer heart attacks every year without warning or symptoms. 45 percent of all heart attacks -- one third of which are fatal -- occur to people between the ages of 45 and 65. 44 percent of women who have heart attacks die within a year. 30 percent of heart disease patients have no obvious risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a family history of heart attacks. Risk Factors for Heart Attacks Cigarette smoking High blood pressure Diabetes Overweight by 20 percent or more Physical inactivity High cholesterol High levels of stress leading to anger and depression Family history of heart attacks High homocysteine levels	Prevention & Risk Factors https://youtu.be/Lf_tBb2kDSU?list=UULjAla35Kq8uR-vGn01J6pQ