Ind. Comp 2- Know & Need to Know: Cardiovascular Cancer

*I will be placing the following information on a tri-fold in which I will display at the Relay for Life to spread awareness about Cardiovascular Cancer.

 

KNOW (PREVENTION)

-  Omega 3 = flaxseed, fish

> Omega makes blood less sticky, promotes better circulation, decreases plaque build up in arteries,

- Resveratol decreases inflammation and promotes healthy blood flow

> Resveratol can be found in red grapes, nuts, and berries.

- Vitamin D supplies more insulin to body, helps body absorb more calcium, and contributes to thyroid health.

> Can be found in salmon, milk, and eggs

NEED TO KNOW(PREVENTION)

-Is exercise a form of prevention?

-Are there certain exercises that are linked to a healthier heart?

KNOW (CAUSES)

-Not enough exercise

-Poor diet

-Smoking

-Overconsumption of alcohol

NEED TO KNOW (CAUSES)

-Are there certain foods that are known to cause heart cancer?

KNOW (WHAT IS HEART CANCER?)

-Very rare disease

-10,000 cases of soft tissue cancer each year including heart cancer

can develop in any part of the heart

-cancer cells alter shape of blood vessels. Vessels become massive and emerge into the atrium.

-Symptoms are chest pain, abnormal pulse patterns, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

NEED TO KNOW (WHAT IS HEART CANCER?)

-What makes this cancer so rare?

WORKING BIB

"Heart Cancer." Better Medicine. Better Medicine, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.localhealth.com/article/heart-cancer>.

"Prevent Heart Disease - 6 Steps to Better Heart Health." Health Central. Remedy Health Media, n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2013. <http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/diet-162120-5.html?ic=1110>.