Heart Health

Preventing a Stroke

Apr 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Are You at Risk? A stroke (the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) can occur at any time … Read More

Be Alert for Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms

Apr 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Are you more concerned about the possibility of having cancer or heart disease? Although the idea of having cancer sparks fear in most women, the numbers show that we’re far more likely to have heart disease than cancer. In fact, more than 60 million women in the United States have … Read More

You Can Live a Normal Life with Atrial Fibrillation

Apr 25, 2023 · · Heart Health
Do you occasionally experience an uncomfortably rapid heart rate? If you do, it’s possible you may have an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (A-fib). A-fib may develop because of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (a buildup of cholesterol in the heart arteries), heart valve problems, having suffered a … Read More

Pack a Stash of Pistachios

Apr 20, 2023 · · Heart Health
The Folklore. There’s no denying the irresistible pistachio. Its smooth beige shell reveals a peak of the green goodness within. Native to the Middle East, including what is now Turkey, Iran, and Syria, pistachios were considered royalty and an aphrodisiac, and Chinese legend says they bring good luck to those … Read More

The Consequences of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure

Apr 1, 2023 · · Heart Health
The message of high blood pressure as the “Silent Killer” and how it injures the heart and cardiovascular system has been well publicized. But did you know that many other systems in the body can be harmed by uncontrolled high blood pressure? “High blood pressure can damage the major vessels … Read More

Flavonoids for Heart Health

Mar 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
Drinking two to six cups of tea daily could help you enjoy better health late in life, according to an Australian study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. The key is flavonoids, which are naturally occurring substances found in many common foods and beverages. Flavonoids have long been known to … Read More

Save a Life; Learn CPR

Mar 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
Cardiac arrest claims the lives of about 450,000 Americans every year. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nine out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, often within minutes. However, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a lifesaving procedure that may help a … Read More

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