According to the American Heart Association, women are often not aware of certain warning signs. A heart attack occurs when a blockage stops blood flow (and oxygen) to your heart. Some cases are what some may imagine: intense chest pain, difficulty breathing...But most heart attacks start much less dramatically, with mild chest pain or discomfort.

Some Signs Include:

#1...Chest Pain...

It’s uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. If you have chest pain, especially...

Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D., and Leslie R. Martin, Ph.D. uncovered interesting myths associated with living a longer life. They discussed their findings in a book titled The Longevity Project published through Penguin Group USA Inc.

I enjoyed reading this book. Here’s what they uncovered through research.

Myth #1...Marriage Guarantees a Longer Life...

That’s not necessarily true. Scientific studies show it’s not married people who live longer but married men. The bulk of the evidence shows little, if any, advantage for married women. With men, the key risk...

Regular exercise has been linked to the prevention of some 25 health problems, according to a large review published in the December 2010 International Journal of Clinical Practice.

Among the benefits were a lower risk of erectile dysfunction and a reduced risk of some cancers. Aim for 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, five days a week.

Protect Your Vision...

According to recent research, eople with advanced macular degeneration can benefit from eating FISH...Many fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which protect eyesight!