Heart Health

Ask the Experts: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Diabetes
Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that greatly multiply your chances for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It is diagnosed when you have three or more of the following conditions: abdominal obesity (waist circumference 40 inches or greater [men] or 35 inches … Read More

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

Sep 19, 2022 · · Diabetes
[caption id="attachment_142384" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined.[/caption] Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. However, compared with men, women are more likely to die of a heart attack. Women also face … Read More

Research Roundup: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Diabetes
• Omega-3s May Lower Blood Pressure. Consuming three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids may help lower blood pressure, researchers say. A review of over 70 studies of nearly 5,000 individuals concluded that those taking a dose of two or three grams of omega-3s per day demonstrated optimal results … Read More

Your Smartwatch Detected Irregular Heartbeats, Now What?

Aug 17, 2022 · · Diabetes
Smartwatches and smart rings are wearable technological marvels jam packed with sensors and chips that may monitor everything from steps to sleep patterns to stress levels and heartbeats. These devices can help you improve your health, prompting you to walk just a few more blocks to complete your daily step … Read More

News Briefs: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Diabetes
Exercise and Cognition Previous research has suggested that physical activity lowers your risk of dementia as you age. The benefit is thought to derive from the cardiovascular protection offered by exercise. It can help prevent high blood pressure and excessive weight gain, both of which are associated with dementia. A … Read More

Ask the Doctor: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Diabetes
Q: I’ve heard of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but my husband was recently diagnosed with central sleep apnea (CSA). What’s the difference? A: OSA and CSA both lead to pauses in breathing while sleeping, but they have different causes. With OSA, which is a much more common condition, soft tissue … Read More

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

Aug 16, 2022 · · Diabetes
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is a major cause of illness and death in the United States. Knowing your risk can help you and your healthcare provider determine the best ways to lower that risk and prevent ASCVD from occurring. What … Read More

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