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Heart disease<\/a> is the number one killer in men and women and it continues to take its toll on the population.<\/p>\n Previously, I reviewed<\/a> some alarming statistics regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks for women, highlighted traditional risk factors, and stepped into the controversies surrounding cholesterol levels and statins. I also explored<\/a> how risk factors and symptoms of heart disease in females are often overlooked and underrecognized.<\/p>\n Being aware of the individual differences that increase one\u2019s chances of CVD assists doctors in establishing an integrative, personalized, and precise wellness protocol for cardiovascular health and prevention.<\/p>\n However, medicine is missing the mark by not considering the mind-body-heart connection<\/a> in their treatment plans.<\/p>\n Relationships, socioeconomics, and emotions are perhaps more vital for truly healing the heart than any drug, supplement, or lifestyle intervention that solely aims to treat biochemistry.<\/p>\n Perceived loneliness<\/a> is one of the most substantial risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, healthy relationships decrease the risk of one suffering from a repeated heart attack and buffer negative strains on the heart. As important, mental health issues are strongly linked to a higher risk for heart disease and relationships impact brain health.<\/p>\n To put it simply, love<\/a> is the medicine that is the most important factor to heal the heart. It boosts all other things that we are doing to physically optimize cardiovascular and overall health.<\/p>\n In my latest post<\/a> and video, I review more about the heart-brain link and why we must pay attention to it to achieve total heart health.<\/p>\n Topics<\/a> include:<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about how to nourish your heart holistically and reconnect with others.<\/p>\n With this knowledge, we can become empowered individuals and health professionals and begin to implement steps for an international, mind-body-brain-heart healthy world.<\/p>\n Will you take the first step<\/a>?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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