Heart Disease

The Connection Between Sleep and Cardiovascular Health Sleep is not just essential for energy and mental clarity; it plays a crucial role in heart health as well. Poor sleep can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and unhealthy lifestyle habits like stress, lack of physical activity, and poor food choices, all of which negatively… Read More »

Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Our genes are responsible for various things: how we look, our blood type, and even our risk of developing certain medical conditions. One of the most serious of these is heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. But could your genes be putting you at a greater risk… Read More »

First off, take a deep breath. It’s a big deal, but it’s not a life sentence. Most people bounce back and lead full lives. The key? Take charge of your recovery and your health. What to Expect After Leaving the Hospital You’ll get a lot of info about meds and lifestyle changes. Your doctor will… Read More »

Grilling is a delightful and flavorful cooking method that can be enjoyed year-round, even in colder weather. Whether you’re gathering with friends for outdoor cooking in the summer or tailgating at games during the fall and winter, the joy of grilling is undeniable. What makes it even better is that grilling can be a healthy… Read More »

For individuals not inclined toward running, or those precluded by injury from engaging in such activities, brisk walking emerges as a viable alternative. Each stride taken in the course of walking contributes meaningfully to the pursuit of cardiovascular health. Recent research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California tells us that brisk walking can be… Read More »

Seven Secrets of Weight Management If you have ever tried to take off weight, you know that it’s more than a matter of promising yourself that you’ll eat less and move more. You also need to mentally prepare yourself for new behaviors. Here are some tips for getting and staying in a healthy weight mindset…. Read More »

Getting Started Losing weight and keeping it off can be a challenge. It is frustrating to work hard to lose the weight and then see it starting to creep up. Below are some helpful tips to help you lose the weight and then to keep it off. Eat for health Choose a variety of nutritious… Read More »

How much fat you may include in your diet depends on how many calories you consume daily and whether you have high cholesterol or heart disease. If you do NOT have high cholesterol or heart disease the saturated fat in your diet should be less than 10% of your daily calories. Total fat should be… Read More »

  If your LDL cholesterol is above your goal level, you should start on the TLC eating plan right away. Consuming foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol contributes to high levels of LDL cholesterol. On the TLC Eating Plan you should aim for: Less than 7 percent of the day’s total… Read More »

The last several weeks in our Guide to a Healthy Heart we have spent time talking about risk factors. What they are and how they affect your heart health. Understanding what your risk factors for heart disease will help you and your healthcare team create a plan of action. According to research you can greatly… Read More »