Heart Health

8. Heart-Brain Healthy Habits

Oct 17, 2018 · · Heart Health
Our 10-day plan and sample recipes can give you a jump-start on healthy eating habits that will benefit your heart and brain. Diet is only part of the equation, however: Getting plenty of physical activity, sleeping well, and keeping your stress level down are essential, too. Exercise Dividends The scientific … Read More

1. Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain

Oct 17, 2018 · · Heart Health
Before you begin reading this book, you might be wondering if it’s worth making dietary and lifestyle changes to protect your heart and your brain—especially if cardiovascular disease or dementia runs in your family. Genetics certainly play a role, but your genes are not your destiny. Research suggests a healthy … Read More

From the Editor

Oct 17, 2018 · · Heart Health
Dear Friends, When medieval philosophers speculated that the heart was “the root of all faculties”—the source of what makes each person unique—they were onto something. Of course, we now understand that cognition and consciousness spring from the brain, not the heart. But scientific research is increasingly demonstrating that what’s good … Read More

Heart-Healthy Food Shopping

Sep 28, 2018 · · Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, eating a heart-healthy diet can help you reduce your risk of heart disease. Here’s how meal planning and shopping can help you choose heart-healthy foods. Know which … Read More

Hypertension Cutoff Lowered

Sep 24, 2018 · · Heart Health
The number of people with high blood pressure has risen substantially since this time last year, but not for the usual reasons. This estimated 14 percent jump comes from a change in the definition of hypertension. After considering a wealth of clinical data, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association … Read More

Newsbriefs: Cardiovascular Medicine

Aug 24, 2018 · · Heart Health
E-Cigarettes Elevate Risk of Cardiovascular Disease E-cigarettes that contain nicotine are no safer than traditional cigarettes when it comes to cardiovascular risk, according to a study published on July 9 in Vascular Medicine. In fact, their cardiovascular effects may last even longer. Researchers found that peripheral systolic blood pressure was … Read More

Cardiac Ablation Keeps AFib at Bay

Aug 24, 2018 · · Heart Health
If the human body were a band, the heart would be the drummer—keeping steady time and guiding the rest of the musicians. In people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), though, the drummer has lost the beat. AFib is most frequently caused by cells in the pulmonary veins in the upper left … Read More

Ask the Doctor: What Causes Arrhythmia?

Aug 21, 2018 · · Heart Health
Q: What causes arrhythmia? A: Arrhythmia is a term used to describe an erratic heartbeat. Your heart beats due to electrical impulses that are generated in your heart. Arrhythmia occurs when the electrical activity becomes chaotic, causing the heart’s chambers to beat in an irregular rhythm. If you have an … Read More

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