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  An important part of a heart- healthy lifestyle is making healthy food choices. You can create heart-healthy and nutritious meals you and your family will love. It is not all or nothing According to a new dietary guidance report, balance is the latest word on heart-healthy eating. Your eating habits should not focus on… Read More »

When someone says heart failure people may think that their heart stopped working. Heart Failure means that the heart cannot pump properly so that the body receives the needed blood and oxygen. Over 6 million people in the United States have heart failure. Two hospitalization every minute are the results of heart failure. 1 in… Read More »

  Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. However, it is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. Are you at risk for heart disease? Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history…. Read More »

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. CVD can refer to a number of conditions. Some of these might develop at the same time or lead to other conditions or diseases within the group. Common complications include heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke.   Cardiovascular Disease… Read More »

  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 »

  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 »

  Happy New Year! Start the new year with a plan to stay heart healthy. Not sure where to start? These heart healthy New Year’s resolutions will keep you on the right track all year long.     Drink More Water A recent National Institute of Health study indicated that a diet with excess sugar… Read More »