Every year, more than a million Americans have heart attacks and a half million die from heart disease. High cholesterol is your body’s warning signal that you are at greater risk for a heart attack.
It’s called the “silent killer.” One-in-three Americans has high blood pressure—and many may not even be aware of it! High blood pressure (also called hypertension) frequently does not show any symptoms, so unless you’re having regular physicals or you’ve participated in a free screening at a health fair, you may not realize you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. […]
Cholesterol is everywhere in the news. Consumers can be overwhelmed with ads for the latest cholesterol-lowering drugs or fad diets that promise to reduce it to healthy levels. But have you ever stopped to wonder why cholesterol is so important? How can you change your diet to keep your cholesterol levels perfect? Cholesterol is a […]
Cholesterol didn’t inspire the phrase “you are what you eat,” but when it comes to lowering your risk of heart attack, the words still ring true. A healthy diet of lean meats and fresh vegetables is vital to reducing your cholesterol. While there are some important foods that should be a regular part of your diet, there […]
THE SILENT KILLER While heart disease makes headlines as the number one killer in America, high blood pressure doesn’t seem to get as much press. In fact, high blood pressure is frequently called the “silent killer.” Why? Because it often doesn’t have noticeable symptoms. Consider this: Three out of four people who have had their first stroke have had high blood […]
Heart disease is #1 in America . . . for all the wrong reasons. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Taking an active role in your health is vital in preventing and treating heart disease, so following is some important information about various heart tests: what they are and […]
The list may be surprisingly short, but that does not make its contents any less dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top causes of death among adult American men include heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic respiratory disease. But there is good news: a few lifestyle changes can significantly lower the risk of […]
Think of your body as if it were a car engine: when every piece is running together in perfect harmony, you get optimal performance. Now suppose that one small thing—a gear, a piston, or a gauge—has malfunctioned. Even though the problem may be with a “small” part of the engine, it affects the performance of […]
Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle dramatically reduces the risk of developing heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in America. But sometimes, transformation can seem overwhelming—and patients who feel overwhelmed may not implement these lifestyle changes. Many patients find that they can make major changes by making smaller, more immediate goals, […]
February is all about the heart (and no, it is not because of Valentine’s Day). February is National Heart Month, a part of an ongoing educational campaign to raise awareness of the causes and risk factors associated with heart disease. Why? Because heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the […]