Heart Health

1. The Heart of the Matter

Apr 16, 2019 · · Heart Health
To fully appreciate the importance of following a heart-healthy lifestyle, it’s helpful to understand the impact that cardiovascular disease (a term that refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels) has on the population of the United States. Consider these 2018 statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA): … Read More

From The Editor

Apr 16, 2019 · · Heart Health
If it’s true that blood is life, then your heart is the supplier of life. By pumping nourishing blood through your complex network of blood vessels, your heart is responsible for delivering oxygen and vital nutrients to your brain, bones, and other tissues throughout your body. It stands to reason, … Read More

Editor’s Note: Prevent Diabetes and Heart Disease

Mar 26, 2019 · · Heart Health
Remember the expression, “One hand washes the other?” This is an apt adage for this situation. If you follow a healthy diet designed to reduce your risk of diabetes, you also will reduce your risk of all forms of cardiovascular events and disease, including heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, … Read More

Gut Flora Plus Fiber Fight Hypertension Damage

Mar 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
The gut microbiota is getting plenty of attention these days, as scientists continue to expand their knowledge of how the tens of trillions of microorganisms living in the human digestive tract affect health. A study published in January in Circulation adds to that knowledge base with its findings that certain … Read More

Manage Resistant Hypertension

Mar 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
About 75 million Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most people who have the condition are able to lower their blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medications. However, 12 to 15 percent of people are not able to because they have … Read More

Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Feb 27, 2019 · · Heart Health
The vast majority of people with high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) have what’s called primary or essential hypertension. In medical terms, that refers to high blood pressure for which no cause can be found. About 10 percent of patients have “secondary hypertension,” meaning they have an underlying disorder that causes … Read More

Cold Weather Can Increase Heart Attack Risk

Feb 27, 2019 · · Heart Health
Many people notice that the weather affects how they feel. Rain may make joints ache, dark days may cause dark moods, and barometric pressure changes can cause headaches. Now, a study published in the November 2018 issue of JAMA Cardiology reports that the weather may be associated with heart attacks, … Read More

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