Depression after a Heart Attack

Written by Nicholas Webb


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- Feeling sad or crying often - Losing interest in daily activities that used to be fun - Changes in appetite and weight - Sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping - Feeling agitated, cranky or sluggish - Loss of energy - Feeling very guilty or worthless - Problems concentrating or making decisions - Thoughts of death or suicide

Can heart disease trigger depression or depression trigger heart disease?

Either ofrepparttar above may be true, one thing seems clear. The two are often found hand in hand, therefore controlling one may help controlrepparttar 113725 other.

According to The American Academy of Family Physicians research has shown that people who are depressed and have pre-existing cardiovascular disease have a 3.5 times greater risk of dying of a heart attack than patients with heart disease who are not depressed. In a recent study, depression was shown to be associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease in men and women. Depression was shown to increase mortality related to coronary heart disease in men but had no effect on mortality in women.

How canrepparttar 113726 risk of relapse be avoided?

The risk of relapses, be it of heart disease or depression, can be greatly reduced by living a healthy lifestyle, and your doctor will instruct you on this. However, some important lifestyle modifications are avoiding alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking, start a regular exercise program, eating a balanced diet, manage stress, join a club, meet new people or take courses in things that interest you, get enough rest and sleep

For more heart health related information visit www.AllAbout-Heart-Disease.com - a site that offers user-friendly articles, tips and advice for avoiding heart disease, getting the edge on risk factors and living your life to the full!


Medical Supply Cases for Insulin and Diabetics

Written by Lala C. Ballatan


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3.aDorn Handbag with Supply Clutch – this insulin medical supply case can be appreciated by women taking insulin. This stylish handbag includes a secure, padded compartment designed to carry insulin vials, delivery device, glucose meter, and other diabetic medical supply needs. It can really be declared as a handbag designed to fit a diabetic with a hectic lifestyle. This medical supply case could neatly organize things like lipstick and cellphone together withrepparttar insulin medical supply so much so thatrepparttar 113724 patient wouldn’t have to lounge around carrying two different bag or forget about leaving anything behind.

4.Medicol Insulin Protector – this compact medical supply case for insulin is ideal for daily use and trips. This will ensure that your insulin is cool and safe to use, since insulin really should be kept cool and / or refrigerated to ensure its maximum potency. The Medicool Insulin Protector Case keeps insulin cool for up to 16 hours. It has two refreezeable cooler packs. This medical supply case could carry up to two bottles of any brand insulin. It provides pockets for syringes and alcohol swabs with Dupont Cordura® Plus material.

So, diabetic folks, take your pick and worry no more about bringing with you your needed insulin medical supply! -30-

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Lala C. Ballatan is a 26 year-old Communication Arts graduate. Book reading has always been her greatest passion -- mysteries, horrors, psycho-thrillers, historical documentaries and classics. Her writing prowess began as early as she was 10 years old in girlish diaries. With writing, she felt freedom – to express her viewpoints and assert it, to bring out all concerns -- imagined and observed, to bear witness.


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