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3 Technologies Helping Treat And Prevent Heart Disease
Advancements in medical technology have helped to prolong and increase the quality of life for many patients with conditions that would have once been terminal. Correcting issues after the fact and addressing them before they ever become an issue are two different...
Common But Overlooked Symptoms of Heart Problems
Not everyone with heart disease experiences chest pain. Other symptoms can instead be the warning signals that alert the sufferer to heart disease. In fact, any symptom that has the appearance of provocation by exertion, thereafter being relieved by rest, can be...
Four Common Myths About Heart Disease
Heart disease is incredibly common in the United States. A third of Americans are currently living with this problem, and this number is only growing. Despite its prevalence, however, many people still have misconceptions about heart disease. Here are some of the...
Four Unhealthy Habits That Damage Your Heart
Most of us understand that unhealthy habits are sometimes inevitable, it may be a surprise to some that a few of these habits are part of our everyday lives and go unnoticed. Here are four of those unhealthy habits along with ideas on how to promote heart health....
Heart Disease and Obesity
When discussing heart health, there is an inevitable correlation between obesity and heart disease. To emphasize how serious obesity is, it's second only to smoking as the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. According to the Center for Disease...
The More You Know: Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Cardiovascular disease is a serious issue for many adults in the U.S. For women over age 25, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, and it doesn’t discriminate based on race or ethnicity. According to The Cleveland Clinic, the death rate from...
Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
We’ve previously discussed the significant impact that sleep deprivation can have on your heart and your health in general. One of the main links to sleep deprivation is a sleeping disorder known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is linked to a general lack of sleep,...
The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the many benefits and negative impacts that different foods and diets can have on your body and your heart. The foods you eat regularly have a huge impact on your body’s overall function; from weight management to the function of...
Healthy & Natural Ways to Reduce High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that’s found naturally throughout your body. In general, your body needs cholesterol to produce substances like certain hormones and Vitamin D that contribute to your body’s digestive system. Naturally, your body creates the...
The Correlation Between Anxiety and Heart Health
Anxiety is a common mental condition for many Americans. Experiencing an anxiety or panic attack can be quite scary if you’re unaware of what’s going on. In fact, symptoms of an anxiety or panic attack can often be similar to that of heart problems related to heart...