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Research indicates that women have unique signs and symptoms for heart disease and suggests that they may also have different risk factors for heart disease. Cardiovascular Disease and Women reviews the key factors concerning women and heart disease, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, and risk reducers. The DVD also features proven nutritional strategies that women can adopt to help reduce their risk of heart disease.
Among the topics covered:
- CVD statistics
- Risk factors for heart disease
- How to reduce the risk of heart disease
- Nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease,
- Effect of hormone replacement therapy on CVD risk
- American Heart Association guidelines
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Biography
- Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., is an assistant professor of Clinical Allied Medicine in Medical Dietetics at The Ohio State University. A registered dietitian, Dr. Bell-Wilson’s area of expertise includes sports nutrition, metabolism, and exercise physiology. She is a nutrition and fitness writer, and an international presenter in the area of nutrition and exercise. She earned her undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences from the University of New Hampshire and both of her advanced degrees from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Bell-Wilson has written articles for a number of health-related publications, including Pilates Style, Fitness magazine, Men’s Health, Runner’s World, IDEA Health and Fitness Source, and IDEA Personal Trainer. In addition, she has been featured in a number of well-received DVDs.
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