Abella Heart Blog
Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
Yes, some of us are at greater risk for heart disease than others. But modern cardiac technologies and treatment have come a long way in helping decrease the probability that our genes create our heart-health destiny. If you have a family history of cardiovascular...
Not All Exercise Is Right for People with Varicose Veins
The right exercise can be beneficial for people who have varicose and spider veins. It is important to get your blood pumping because good circulation is critical when you suffer from vein disease. But you don’t want to engage in any physical activity that could...
Sustaining a Healthy Life Over 60: How to Eat Well, Exercise More and Love Life in Your Golden Years
Now that humans are living longer lives, we need to pay more attention to sustaining ourselves healthily. Being in your 60s is not what it used to be. You may be retired or still working, but whatever your lifestyle, you want to really begin (if you already haven’t)...
Avoiding Amputations: Manage Your Diabetes and Maintain Independence
About 10 percent of people with diabetes have a foot ulcer, so they are quite common. Ensuring you learn how to care for your feet as a diabetic and receive consistent medical attention to manage your feet issues will help enable you to still live a full and enjoyable...
Women Need to Know the Signs of a Heart Attack
Too often, women live with undiagnosed heart conditions because we are not paying attention to the signs and symptoms. Women need to know the risk factors. Let’s talk openly about the ways this often-silent killer can present. Heart disease is the number-one killer of...
Dealing with Varicose Veins
Many people may not realize that these swollen and sometimes raised veins are related. Varicose veins are most often located in the legs and the lower portion of the body. What Are They? Varicose veins are lumpy, bulging, blue veins, that are swollen and twisted, and...