MEDICAL NEWS One reason heart disease is so deadly is due to its silent nature. Often, people do not know they have heart issues until they experience a heart attack or stroke. There’s plenty of good news, though. The risk factors for heart disease are fairly easy to spot. Taking steps to understand your heart […]
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MEDICAL NEWS You’ve probably heard the terms cardiovascular disease, heart disease and coronary heart disease. But did you know each of these terms means something different? Let’s learn some of these “heart” terms and what they mean for your health. If you have a type of cardiovascular disease, work with your doctor to come up
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MEDICAL NEWS Atrial fibrillation, or “AFib,” is an irregular or rapid heartbeat. It happens when the upper chambers of the heart don’t pump as they should. The American Heart Association says many people don’t realize that AFib can be an extremely dangerous condition. In fact, if AFib isn’t treated, it can lead to dangerous blood
SELF-CARE CORNER Did you know that a good night’s sleep can help prevent heart disease? That’s just one way to lower your risk. Dr. Holly Andersen, director of education and outreach at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, offers some easy steps to improve heart health and overall well-being: Step 1: Know your numbers. Your blood
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MEDICAL NEWS The year you were born reveals your age. It’s part of your identity. But despite the number on your driver’s license, your heart may be telling a different story. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of Americans have hearts that are older than their actual age. For men,
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MEDICAL NEWS Atrial fibrillation or AFib is the most common heart arrhythmia or irregularity in the U.S. It affects up to 4 million people. AFib needs to be taken seriously. It increases the risk of stroke by as much as 5 times and can contribute to heart failure and other heart conditions. When someone develops
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MEDICAL NEWS Scientific evidence shows that taking an aspirin daily can help prevent a heart attack or stroke in some people, but not in everyone. It also can cause unwanted side effects. According to Dr. Robert Temple at the FDA, one thing is certain: You should use daily aspirin therapy only after first talking to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are 5 more numbers you need to know. These are the numbers your doctor will use to assess your
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MEDICAL NEWS You can love your heart, not just during heart month, but all year long. Let’s count the ways with Lori Daniels, MD, cardiologist at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. She offers 5 easy ways, especially for people with heart disease, to love their hearts throughout the year. 1.One crème brulee
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Heart & Circulation Problems 1. No ifs ands or butts about it − quit using tobacco. 2. Do not allow tobacco use in your home. Avoid secondhand smoke. 3. Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit, at least every two years, or as often as advised. Ask if you should have it checked
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