Tag: Heart Disease Risk


TYPE A BEHAVIOR

Introduction and Definition of Type A Behavior Pattern The concept of Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) identifies a distinct cluster of personality traits and behavioral tendencies that has been historically and empirically linked to an escalated threat of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Initially defined as a behavioral trend, TABP is characterized primarily by a persistent […]

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ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Estrogen Replacement Therapy: An Overview Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is a treatment used to supplement the body’s natural production of estrogen, which is a hormone that is important for regulating many bodily functions. Estrogen plays a large role in female development, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. ERT has been used to treat a variety of symptoms […]

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