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Randall J. Rooney wrote for Healthy Lombard that for years now, folks at risk of heart attack have been told to take low-dose aspirin daily for prevention of heart disease. In their 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease 2, published March 17, the ACC states: Aspirin should be used infrequently in the routine primary prevention of ASCVD because of lack of net benefit. ASCVD, in a nutshell, is the buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries, which chokes off the blood supply to vital organs like your brain, kidneys, and heart, which places you at risk of things like heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Modifiable risk factors including; losing weight, exercise, and eating a low-fat diet rich in legumes, nuts, and whole grains, as well as limiting alcohol intake and quitting cigarettes to regulate blood sugar are all over-the-counter solutions to prevent a heart attack.

College of DuPage Nursing Student Silvia Fernandez wrote for Healthy Lombard that it is no secret that anyone who is a caregiver is someone who commits lots of energy to their work. Unfortunately, the caregiver may eventually experience “caregiver exhaustion”; feeling depleted with symptoms of anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress, or frustration. For those who experience these symptoms, it is time to take a step back and reenergize by taking time for stress relieving activities. Self-care is essential to be able to care for others on an ongoing basis Mendes, A. (2017).

According to a Mayo Clinic post about Ovarian Cancer (Dec. 13, 2018), some of the risk factors developing ovarian cancer, are older age, having BRCA1 and BRCA 2 gene mutated, having a family history of ovarian cancer, long term use of estrogen replacement therapy, having an early menstruation and a late menopause. • Using oral contraceptives can reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes mutated. If you are at great risk of developing ovarian cancer, the doctors may consider having both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. Either you are at risk of developing ovarian cancer, or you know someone at risk, it is always good to know and to take precautions, as well as spreading awareness to other people as well.

After 18 weeks or so, the pressure on your uterus from lying on your stomach will constrict your inferior vena cava, which carries blood from your legs to your heart, leading to poor blood flow for you and your baby. Flipping over onto your back is not a good alternative since back sleeping during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, puts pressure on major blood vessels like your aorta and vena cava. What you can do SOS — sleep on the side — specifically, sleeping on your left side, is the best position for sleeping well and healthfully during your pregnancy. What you can do Using pillows to prop yourself into a semi-reclined position is a safe and comfortable alternative to the SOS position that takes the pressure off your lungs.