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Was That a Heart Attack or Am I Just Tired?

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:35 PST

I was shocked when I first heard that heart disease is the leading cause of death amongst women. It's not something many people talk about, at least not in the same way as breast cancer or obesity. Since I associate heart attacks more with men, I wasn't too surprised to hear that a lot of other women are misinformed too.

A study found that almost half of 2,300 women surveyed wouldn't call 911 if they were having a heart attack, primarily because they couldn't identify the symptoms. Most women didn't know that heart disease is also the leading cause of death amongst their gender.

The American Heart Association (AHA) conducted the study as a way to determine how to educate the public about heart disease. Researchers say that the messages provided by the media about heart disease are often confusing - the AHA's goal is to raise awareness by delivering the facts in a straightforward and simple way.

Ladies, it's American Heart Month, meaning there's no better time to learn the warning signs that you may be experiencing a heart attack. Here are the symptoms WebMD advises we look for. Please call 911 if you think you or someone you know is experiencing an attack.

Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone
Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm
Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn)
Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
Extreme fatigue, weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
Rapid or irregular heartbeats

A Heart-Happy Quiz

FitSugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:55 PST

It's February and I'm seeing red! I can't wait to celebrate Valentine's Day in the snow where I'll be shredding all weekend long - err, trying to not fall, that is. Since this month is all about hearts, let's see how well you know yours.

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Love It or Hate It? Jardin Table and Chairs

CasaSugar — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:08 PST

I'm not a huge fan of overly cutesy Valentine's Day furniture and accessories, so I was surprised by how much I like this Jardin Table and Two Chairs ($249). It has such a great old-timey ice cream parlor vibe, and the heart design on the chair back is just subtle enough to be noticed while not drawing too much attention to itself.

Etsy Finds: Heart Conditions

CasaSugar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:30:50 PST

Valentine's Day is coming up in less than a month, but I'm not ready to get sweet and syrupy just yet. Instead, I've found some heart-related home decor items that are definitely more anatomical than sentimental. Check out some heart-related finds with an edge.

Meet Heart-Kun's Little Love-Marked Brother, Love-Kun

PetSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:25:58 PDT

Someone's a big brother - and it's Heart-Kun! Check out this new puppy born to the same parents in an awww-dorable slideshow!

FABTV: Heart "Crazy on You"

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:17:22 PDT

Admittedly, my musical taste veers toward masculine players. My favorite genre is rock, and though some females definitely rock (Debbie Harry, Stevie Nicks, Chrissie Hynde, Janis!), most of my favorites are male bands. But when I discovered the sister duo that is Heart, I found female refuge. The Wilson sisters - Ann the brunette, Nancy the blonde - were so cool. I love to watch live performances of theirs from the '70s. This is one of my favorites songs and who can forget it blasting during one of the best scenes in The Virgin Suicides?! Oh, Trip Fontaine . . . Note Nancy's awesome guitar intro in her sparkly peach wrap dress. Then Ann takes the stage in her blue dress with silver stars and heart mirror pin. Style and substance, wish I'd been a Wilson sister . . .

Buzz News Roundup, 9/8

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:30:07 PDT

J.K. Rowling has won her copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan who wanted to publish a Harry Potter encyclopedia. - AP
Spike Lee is working on a sequel to Inside Man. - Hollywood Reporter
24 is shutting down production for two weeks to rewrite scripts and figure out the end to the next season. - Zap2it
The Stand Up to Cancer telethon and associated fundraising efforts made $100 million for cancer research. - TV Guide
The Darren Aronofsky film The Wrestler sparked an all-night bidding war at the Toronto International Film Festival. - Variety
Musicians including Heart and Jackson Browne don't want Republican candidates using their songs to campaign. - CitizenSugar
NBC is putting together a new Muppets special, Letters to Santa: A Muppet Christmas. - Reuters
Jayma Mays has been cast as the lead in the Fox pilot Glee, which might be an American Idol companion this Spring. - Hollywood Reporter
Jessica Alba has been cast in a "modern-day fable" called An Invisible Sign of My Own, which was initially supposed to star America Ferrera. - Variety

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Go On and Get Intimate - It's Good For Your Heart

DearSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 PDT

I know you like to kiss and make out because it's an expression of how much you care about someone (and it feels good too!), but getting intimate can also be good for your heart and your health. I wouldn't equate it with going for a run, but things you do with your partner are definitely considered exercise. Remember that anything that uses your muscles or burns calories makes you strong and keeps your weight down, but intimacy is also good for your cardiovascular system because it gets your heart pumping. So the next time you just feel like sitting on the couch with your man, here's some motivation to get busy! Check out how many calories these loving activities burn per half hour. Calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

Activity	Calories Burned
Dancing	89
Making out/foreplay	43
Having sex	125
Taking a cat nap together	27

If you want to see the others then

Activity	Calories Burned
Skinny dipping	179
Taking a romantic paddleboat ride	117
Leisurely walking through the woods	82
Giving your partner a massage	124
Partner Yoga	133

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The Card Shop: You Float My Boat Card

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:30:19 PDT

You can never go wrong with a well-designed gocco print card, tagged with a catch phrase or a classic pun. That's why the Paper Wren You Float My Boat Card ($3.50) is just my style. I'm loving the somewhat retro teal anchors and ships; they've got me mouthing "Ahoy There"! Plus, the chartreuse color of the hearts makes any love-dovey notions a notch less saccharine sweet. I also might add that I've always been keen on the folksy tone of "You float my boat." What do you think? Would you mind if this card sailed your way?

Come Fab Finding With Me: Anniversary Dinner

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:08 PDT

Here's a hypothetical situation: You've been with your man for seven years and have celebrated your anniversaries in all sorts of crazy ways. The year's plans are to hit up a new restaurant in town and indulge in some yummy food. Since you have been together long enough, you don't need really to stress much about what you'll wear. Still, you want to look pretty for your man, even if he has seen you with barely any makeup on. The challenge here is to find an ensemble that's not too fancy, not too casual, and not trying too hard.

I'll start you off with these 14K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Earrings ($169) because they're a sweet ode to love.

Let's go Fab Finding! Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with anniversary dinner.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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