Heart Healthy

  Winter is near for Northern Michigan and that means the temperatures will drop and the snow will fall. A study in the journal JAMA Cardiology found that heart attack rates increase most when the temperature dips below freezing. If you have a heart condition or are older, you may be vulnerable in winter months…. Read More »

  It is Fall in Northern Michigan which means it is apple harvest time! You know what they say about apples and doctors.  This adage has been put to the test many times over the years. An apple a day doesn’t mean you get to skip out on regular preventative appointments, but research has shown… Read More »

  BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Your doctor will tell you what exercise is best for you that will help your heart and are safe for you. They will also advise you on things to watch for and what you should do if you experience heart symptoms. Your Heart… Read More »

  If you think you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack – DO NOT WAIT, CALL 911! Symptoms may be obvious or more subtle, either way take them seriously and get medical care. We tend to believe that a heart attack is a dramatic, chest-clutching event but heart attacks can begin with more subtle… Read More »

We all remember being in the kitchen as a child and Mom or Grandma tasting something on the stove. It seems they always said, needs more salt. Why is salt our go to seasoning to add to food? Salt is used as a flavor improver and can affect other flavors such as sweet and bitter…. Read More »

    For many, sharing person health details with their doctor can be uncomfortable. One of the most import factors in your relationship with your healthcare team is honesty. In a 2018 study as many 80% of all patients lie or withhold information from their providers. Surprisingly a survey of 300 US adults in 2015… Read More »

  7 Steps to Eating Healthy Changing your eating habits can be tough, especially if you are dealing with the stress of medical issues. When we are under stress, we tend to gravitate toward our comfort foods that are not heart heathy. You can eat well and healthy. Understanding which foods, you should eat more… Read More »

  If you are a heart patient, especially if you are older than 50 or overweight, you should take special precautions in the heat. Before starting an exercise routine check with your healthcare professional and discuss any concerns you may have. You also want to talk about the medication you are on. Certain heart medications… Read More »

Use these tools to help you through your recovery and to track your progress to better heart health. Additional information about Cardiac Rehab is available by click this link AHA Cardiac Rehab   Cardiac Rehab Resources What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? (PDF)(link opens in new window) Answers by Heart Fact Sheet Cardiac Rehab Referral Card (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)… Read More »

  What Does Cardiac Rehab Involve? Cardiac rehab doesn’t change your past, but it can help you improve your heart’s future. It’s a medically supervised program designed to help improve your cardiovascular health if you have experienced heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery. Think of cardiac rehab as three equally important parts: Exercise… Read More »