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Five common heart health myths debunkedAs the number one cause of death

in both men and women, knowledge is power when it comes to preventing heart conditions. Whether it runs in your family or not, this is one health issue you shouldn’t ignore.

“Unfortunately, everyone has an old wives’ tale associated with heart disease and cardiovascular health, says Dr. Andy Manganaro, chief medical officer at Life Line Screening. “For example, many women don’t know they are more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer.”

Dr. Manganaro helps separate some myths from reality to keep you in the know:

Heart disease is the same in men and women.

Although men and women share many of the same risk factors for heart disease, there are differences in the way the disease treats each gender’s body, according to Harvard Health Publications. Women tend to develop heart disease an average of 10 years later than men, and have a greater chance of dying from the

disease. Women have smaller hearts and coronary vessels, which often makes heart surgery difficult. In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of women, so women especially should talk with their doctors about developing a heart health plan.

If it runs in your family, there’s nothing you can do about it.

Even if heart conditions run in your family, these diseases are still 80 percent preventable. Healthy behavior changes like losing weight, increasing exercise, eating a healthier diet and keeping your cholesterol in check will help you make tremendous strides towards heart health. The power of prevention is undeniable, especially with preventative screenings that identify risk factors for heart disease and stroke early on. Life Line Screening offers affordable, preventative cardiovascular screenings conveniently in your community.

Heart disease doesn’t affect fit and active people.

No matter how many marathons you run or yoga classes you take, you may still be at risk for a heart condition. There are plenty of other factors that can put you at risk, like high cholesterol, poor eating habits, elevated blood pressure, and smoking.

Heart disease always exhibits the same symptoms.

While you might be under the impression that a heart attack always involves extreme chest pain, 64 percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms, according to the American Heart Association (AMA). Women are more likely to experience back or jaw pain, dizziness and lightheadedness, shortness of breath or nausea and vomiting.

Once you have heart disease, it’s too late.

It’s never too late to treat or prevent heart disease. Your lifestyle plays a crucial role in both controlling risk factors and caring for heart disease. Simple behavior changes like those mentioned above plus consultation with you doctor can help keep your heart, and entire circulatory system, humming along.

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We have a few beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath apartment homes available. And, we are able to offer these artfully designed, light-filled homes with good storage space at very attractive prices.

The residential real estate market is strong. Nearly everyone who has moved recently has sold their house faster and for more money than they expected. Such a strong market will not last – real estate is cyclical. Unlocking your equity before there is another downturn is a sound financial strategy.

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Protect your sight with this little known nutrient

There’s an existing nutrient that is incredibly important to your eye health. However, odds are you’ve probably never heard of it.

The nutrient is called zeaxanthin (pronounced Zee-ah-zan-thun). The antioxidant, along with lutein, is found in the back of the eye as a component of the macular pigment. Light enters through the front of the eye, or pupil, and projects onto the retina, a light-sensitive wall of cells at the back of the eye. The retina has millions of photoreceptor cells known as rods and cones, which are responsible for central and peripheral vision.

The macula, located in the center of the retina, is responsible for discerning color and fine detail. This area mostly includes cones. The cones in the fovea are smaller and more densely packed. They are not obscured by a layer of nerve cells or blood vessels. This accounts for the sharp vision associated with them. This is where zeaxanthin is deposited by the body in the highest concentrations.

Zeaxanthin and lutein are antioxidants that protect against light-induced oxidative stress, functioning like “internal sunglasses” to protect the photoreceptors and provide visual performance benefits. In nature, lutein and zeaxanthin appear to absorb excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, especially from high-energy light rays called blue light.

Increasing zeaxanthin intake helps maintain visual performance over the long term.

Certain benefits to ensuring an optimal supply of zeaxanthin to one’s diet includes:

Enhanced visual acuity - improved vision in fine detail situations like needlepoint or reading in low light situations.

Reduced glare recovery time -

faster recovery from temporary “blindness” caused by high intensity lighting, such as automobile or stadium lights.

Improved contrast sensitivity - ability to discern objects from their background, e.g., seeing a white golf ball or baseball clearly against a light blue sky.

Diminished light sensitivity and visual discomfort - less visual discomfort in sunlight or when exposed to bright light.

Increased visual processing speed - seeing an object more clearly, enabling improved processing speed and reaction time.

There are more than 600 carotenoids in nature. Fifty are found in the food chain. About 12 are measured in the human bloodstream. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only two naturally occurring carotenoids found in the macula. The body does not make zeaxanthin or lutein. Although zeaxanthin is found in foods, like paprika and goji berries, available data indicates the foods containing these nutrients are not abundantly consumed by the average American.

A study published in American Journal of Epidemiology, found higher levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet are associated with a lower incidence of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD destroys central vision and is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over the age of 55. There is no current cure for AMD and the effects are irreversible.

While there are certain non-modifiable risk factors, there are also risk factors than can be modified. Quitting smoking, incorporating a healthy diet and having a healthy body mass index are ways to reduce the risk. Incorporating a supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin, like EyePromise, can also help protect as well as preserve vision.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDPOINT.COMZeaxanthin can help protect your sight.

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Think 'inside the box' to protect your financial well-beingFrom complicated passwords to

smart home security systems, it seems like everyone these days is coming up with novel ways to protect themselves and their family, and keep their valuables secure.

Everyone wants to feel safe. However, almost 60 percent of adults believe the overall level of risk facing their family - whether to personal safety or financial assets - is increasing, according to Travelers 2015 Consumer Risk Index.

With so many creative and often confusing ways to achieve security, experts from the FBI to AARP agree that people need to start thinking "inside" of the box. That is, use a safe deposit box to store important documentation, jewelry, currency, collectibles and other valued possessions.

For baby boomers and seniors especially, "thinking inside the box" is one of the easiest, most effective and inexpensive ways to protect valued assets.

It is important, however, to also

remember their limits. Contrary to popular belief, safe deposit boxes are not insured by any financial institution or federal agency. This is why Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage, LLC (SDBIC) has recently introduced an affordable way to safeguard the contents of your box.

With this added security, here are three reasons why 'store it and insure it' should soon be a trending topic among certain groups.

Life transitions require blueprints

Life transitions are never easy and can often become entangled in unforeseen difficulties if a document is misplaced. The need to store important materials in a secure and accessible location, away from the shuffling of everyday life, is paramount.

Wills, trusts, titles, legal directives for financial holdings and other documentation are critical to keeping your life in order, plus ensuring that those closest to you have a complete and organized 'blueprint' for executing and managing your

personal and financial wishes.

Moving makes you more vulnerable

A Better Homes and Gardens survey found that 57 percent of boomers - amounting to almost 48 million - plan to move out of their current home. At the same time, their parents are often moving into assisted living facilities or retirement communities.

These kinds of physical relocations increase the risk of having valuable property lost due to human error, theft or larceny and make your home

more vulnerable to burglary.

The chance of recovering stolen property remains dismal. FBI crime report statistics show that of the approximately $2.6 billion in jewelry, precious metals, currency, notes and other documents stolen from homes, less than 8 percent was ever recovered.

Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity

Floods, fires, tornados, hurricanes and more continue to hammer both

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homes and businesses at an alarming pace, with three of five major natural disasters last year occurring right here in the U.S., according to ABC News.

During any of these, a commercial building - and especially a steel vault - stands a better chance of maintaining structural integrity than a home. Even if not for full-time storage purposes, you should use a safe deposit box or vault unit as a safe haven for your valuables.

As the recent, offseason floods along the Mississippi, in Texas and the southeast testify, these natural disasters are no longer predictable and some of the most destructive ever recorded.

Research suggests 40 to 60 percent of consumer's valuable personal items damaged in these events are not protected by homeowners' insurance.

The takeaway-store it and insure it

In addition to the peace of mind that comes with a safe deposit box, consumers can now easily access a patented, affordable insurance which provides blanket coverage for the entire contents of a safe deposit box without disclosures, appraisals or deductibles. It's a new solution many banks across the country are beginning to offer their customers, according to the American Bankers Insurance Association (ABIA).

It is also the only insurance in the country that will now protect previously uninsurable items such as currency, bonds, cash, gold, silver and even important papers like wills, trusts, titles, deeds, photos and digital backups.

"Our goal has always remained the same," says Gerald Pluard, president of SDBIC, LLC, "to help make the safest places even safer for consumers."

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Hearing better thanks to smarter technologyTechnology has made dramatic

improvements in the lives of people of all ages, and the improvements made in hearing technology may be some of the most advanced to occur in the last several years.

Just a decade ago, hearing aids were basic amplifiers. Now they’re completely connected with other technological devices, making everyday life easier for the wearer.

For example, have an iPhone and want to listen to music, or answer a call and hear the person on the line? Starkey’s Halo hearing aids, and the

companion TruLink app, allow the hearing devices to connect directly with an iPhone without the need for any other intermediary device.

There are more than 36 million Americans with hearing loss, yet only 20 percent of those who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wear one, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

The hope is that the rapid improvements in technology mean that more people with hearing difficulties will opt to undergo a

simple hearing test and find the perfect hearing aid, allowing them to return to the lifestyle of their choice.

Many people avoid getting hearing aids because of the perceived stigma attached to them. People worry they’ll look older or that they will be perceived to have a disability. This is where technology improvements have made great strides. Devices today are much smaller than the hearing aids your parents or grandparents wore. In fact, many are barely visible to others.

For example, the Halo is an in-the-canal receiver, making the entire device very discreet. Other devices are so small that no one will notice you are wearing them.

Hearing loss affects Americans of all ages. Sometimes it’s caused by age, but frequently for younger adults, it can be caused by a disease or by over-exposure to loud noises. Improvements in technology are changing the perception of hearing aids, so if you think you are experiencing hearing loss, get your hearing tested.

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