| Session targets heart disease in women
A big heart in February, National Heart Month, is more than a valentine. It's a reminder that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and many women don't realize that the symptoms of a heart attack often are different in women than they are in men. Classic signs of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the arm and tightness in the chest. But women often have less recognized symptoms, including indigestion, back pain or abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Women can learn about heart disease and steps to prevent it at the fourth annual Women Take Heart Conference 8:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 17 at Five Seasons Country Club in Crestview Hills. The program is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Women's Wellness, part of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Dr. Patricia Grodecki of Cardiology Associates will discuss heart disease in women.
Stomach this: Health and beauty tips for that troublesome gut
That cheese- and sauce-laden pizza sitting in the office lunchroom looks splendid. Too bad you can't even look at it without getting heartburn. However tempting, you pass up the fried chicken, too. We've all struggled with the difficult choice between satisfying our taste buds and preventing a long night of digestive discomfort. The stomach and digestive system are hard to ignore. Whether there's bloating and pain because of something you ate or emotional distress because of width, your belly demands attention. "Having a fit and attractive core - waistline, tummy - helps us to feel confident and good about ourselves," said Rayna McInturf, co-owner of Hoopnotica Inc. in Marina del Rey, Calif., which offers Hoopdance classes. "Having a strong core helps us maintain good posture and helps prevent back pain and injury." Heather Villarreal, clinical dietitian at Saddleback Memorial Center in Laguna Hills, Calif., said that carrying weight around the abdomen increases the risk of developing diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
Florida Lawmakers Close to Resolving Major Insurance Disagreement
TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- State-run Citizens Property Insurance would get to write other policies along with wind for its most vulnerable coastal customers, potentially reducing premiums, under a plan that House and Senate negotiators appeared close to accepting Saturday.
The proposal was one of two major remaining sticking points in legislative negotiations to reduce the costs of property insurance for customers across Florida. The other issue, unlikely to be resolved Saturday, was how much the state coffers should be on the hook for in the case of a catastrophic storm.
The Citizens issue had held up negotiations. The Senate wanted Citizens, which is the state's largest insurer and covers $407 billion in property, to be able to write multiperil policies in its high-risk accounts along the state's coastline.
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