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By Sarah DeClerk
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Nothing says “I love you” like — what exactly? According to the National Retail Federation’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey, more
than half of consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, and they are slated to spend a total of $19.7 billion on their loved ones.
The National Retail Federation’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey found that nearly 20 percent of survey participants plan to pick up a Valentine’s Day gift from a florist this year.
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Those who are unsure of what to give that special some- one may draw inspiration from the following gift ideas.
Cards
Whether they are hand- made or store-bought, cards are a cost-effective way to show affection. Valentine’s Day cards are ideal for peo- ple who enjoy scrapbooking and journaling, which allows them to display cards for years to come. When choos- ing a card, it may be best to consider the recipient’s personality to determine whether he or she would like a card that is humorous or sentimental. According to the NRF, almost half of celebrants plan to purchase greeting cards this holiday.
Flowers
Romantics may swoon if they receive a bouquet of gorgeous flowers this holi- day. According to the NRF, 19.4 percent of survey par- ticipants plan to visit a florist before Valentine’s Day, and
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the heart muscle begins to die. The larger the heart attack, the weaker the heart muscle be- comes, and congestive heart failure usually follows.
The symptoms of heart dis- ease in women depend on the type of problem a woman may have.
• Arrhythmia: Arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats at an abnormal rhythm that can be too fast, too slow or erratic.
• Coronary heart disease:
CHD occurs when plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, which deliver oxy- gen-rich blood to the heart. A woman suffering from CHD may develop angina, a condi- tion marked by severe pain in the chest. The pain may spread to the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back.
• Heart attack: Women suffering from a heart attack may feel chest pain or dis- comfort and/or pain in their upper backs and necks. Lesser- known potential indicators of heart attack include indiges- tion, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, and extreme fatigue.
• Heart failure: Women suf- fering from heart failure may experience shortness of breath, fatigue and/or swelling in their feet, ankles, legs and abdomen.
Risk factors for women
Much like the symptoms of heart disease are simi- lar in men and women, so,
celebrants will spend a total of $1.9 billion on blooms. When picking flowers for those who are special, it may help to know their favorite color and any flowers that are sentimental to them. Roses are always a winning choice, and those who are stumped by flower options can sim- ply select flowers that are as beautiful as their beloveds.
Candy
Life is like a box of choco- lates, the movie Forrest Gump proclaimed, but plenty of people can expect to get ex- actly that this holiday. Half of those surveyed by the NRF said they plan to buy their sweetheart something sugary this year. Valentine shoppers will find no shortage of choc- olate boxes on store shelves this February, and other ro- mantic confections include candy bouquets and choco- late-covered strawberries.
Jewelry
According to the NRF survey, nearly 20 percent
of celebrants are set to spend a total of $4.4 billion on jewelry this Valentine’s Day. Necklaces, bracelets, watches and especially engagement rings are a last- ing way to express love, but finding the right jewelry item for a person can be tricky. It may be helpful to have an idea of a valentine’s sense of style, birthstone and perhaps even ring size before going shopping.
Experience
This year marked the first time the NRF asked survey participants about giving gifts of experience. Such gifts could include concert tickets or the classic date of dinner and a movie. Of those surveyed, 24 percent said they planned to give an experiential gift. When choosing an experiential gift, it might be wise for givers to consider what they and their dates might enjoy doing together, such as a spa trip, an art class or a zoo trip.
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Family history, something which we cannot control, is perhaps one of the most important risk factors associated with heart disease.
too, are the risk factors. For example, high cholesterol and obesity put both men and women at risk of heart dis- ease. But there are some fac- tors that affect women’s risk of developing heart disease more than men.
• Abdominal fat: When combined with high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high triglycerides, abdominal fat increases women’s risk for heart disease more than it does men in the same physical con- dition.
“Heart disease is very much a food-borne illness,” said Dr. Jeffrey Tauth, a cardiologist at Hot Springs Cardiology Associates. “The main thing to remember for a heart-healthy diet is low fat and low salt in- take to lower blood pressure and decrease your heart- disease risk factors.”
• Diabetes: Women with diabetes are at a significant- ly higher risk of developing heart disease than men with diabetes.
• Pregnancy: High blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy can increase a
woman’s long-term risk of high blood pressure, which is a significant risk factor for heat disease.
• Smoking: Smoking and heart disease are linked, but smoking is a greater risk fac- tor for heart disease in females than it is among males.
Heart disease is most of- ten associated with men, but women can be just as suscep- tible to this potentially deadly foe as their male counterparts.
Additionally, women with a family history of heart disease should pay extra attention to their heart health.
“It’s the most important risk factor to heart disease, and it’s the one risk factor we cannot modify,” he said. “Individuals with a strong family history [of heart disease] should see a cardiologist for an evaluation once they reach age 50, but otherwise, if someone is not symptomatic, there is no need to perform invasive testing.”
— Courtesy of Metro Creative, with contributions by Cody Graves, special sections writer
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