Back to Basics–Heart Attack Symptoms & What To Do
We all have a mental picture of what a heart attack looks like. We think of someone grabbing at their chest, in excruciating pain, and there is always another person around … Read more
Heart Disease Facts
Up, Up, and Away!–Heart Healthy Tips for Traveling
Summer is almost here which means one thing: VACATION! For a lot of us, vacation means traveling. Just thinking about planning a trip can be overwhelming. Whether you are living with a heart … Read more
Hot Hot Heat–Saunas and Heart Health
Saunas have been utilized for thousands of years claiming the benefits of clearer skin, rapid wound recovery, curing hangovers, and have even been viewed as ideal locations for giving birth. The … Read more
Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart
It’s 2019 and we live in an exciting time where people are paying attention to their health! No more smoking sections in restaurants, calories are listed on menus, and exercising is … Read more
Research Update from Dr. P.K. Shah
Update on the Research of Dr. Prediman K. (P.K.) Shah, MD, MACC, FACC, FACP, FCCP -Shapell and Webb Family Chair in Clinical Cardiology-Director, Oppenheimer Atherosclerosis Research Center & Atherosclerosis Prevention … Read more
Your Heart Rate
Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Throughout the day your heart speeds up and slows down to accommodate your body’s changing need for … Read more
Blood Pressure
When your heart beats, it pumps blood from your heart through your arteries to the rest of your body. As the blood moves, it pushes against the walls of your … Read more
African Americans and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans, but certain minority groups face a greater risk than others. Deaths from heart disease are higher in black Americans … Read more
Atherosclerosis
Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but as we age, the walls in our arteries can harden. Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the thickening and hardening of arteries. Atherosclerosis … Read more
Depression and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. And depression is one of the most disabling diseases we face. Heart disease and depression are both … Read more
