Heart Health

Heart Attack 101

Aug 26, 2024 · · Heart Health
Over 800,000 people experience heart attacks every year in the United States. That’s about one every 40 seconds. It’s important to recognize the signs of a heart attack—and equally important to take steps to prevent one in the first place. Blocked Blood Flow. When the heart contracts, it pushes blood … Read More

The Power of Phytonutrients

Aug 26, 2024 · · Heart Health
In the world of nutrition, much attention is given to macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. However, an equally important group of compounds called phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) plays a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease. These naturally occurring substances, found predominantly in … Read More

Better Sleep Associated with Lower Levels of Loneliness

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function, blood pressure management, more energy, a stronger immune system, and much more. A study published recently in the journal SLEEP sug­gests that better sleep also helps combat feelings of loneli­ness. In a study of 2,297 … Read More

Potential Anesthesia Side Effects

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
Older adults are more at risk for side effects from anesthesia for numerous reasons. “With age comes many physiological changes that affect how a person responds to medications and the stress of surgery,” explains Cecilia Canales, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at … Read More

Post-Heart Attack Blues

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
Experiencing a heart attack is a life-altering event that impacts physical health and often mental health, too. Research suggests that about 30% of heart attack survivors experience some form of depression and/or anxiety. These mental health states increase the risk for another cardiac event and premature death, if the conditions … Read More
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Beware of Counterfeit Cosmetic Injectables

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
In a statement from the American Academy of Dermatology, president Seemal R. Desai, MD writes that the Academy is deeply concerned about reports of people experiencing illnesses similar to botulism after receiving procedures involving potentially counterfeit botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox. The increase in counterfeit injectables represents a serious … Read More

Vitamin K2

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
Q: What is vitamin K2? A:Vitamin K2 is a lesser-known but still important nutrient with many related health benefits, particularly for bone and cardiovascular health. Unlike vitamin K1, which is mainly involved in blood clotting, vitamin K2 plays a role in calcium metabolism, ensuring that calcium is deposited in bones … Read More

The Links Between Mental Health and Heart Health

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
Humans are complex creatures, and that complexity includes the two-way communication between mind and body. On any given day, you might notice how mental stress speeds up your heart rate, worry ties your stomach “into knots,” or happiness makes you feel energetic. But mind-body interactions go even deeper, and a … Read More

Know Your Numbers

Jul 24, 2024 · · Heart Health
This month’s issue contains a useful primer on the drugs that can help you maintain a normal blood pressure. About 70 million Americans ages 65 and older have high blood pressure, according to the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The condition typically causes no symptoms, but that doesn’t … Read More

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