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… 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… 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… 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… more
Your Heart Rate
Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Throughout the day your heart speeds up… more
Blood Pressure
When your heart beats, it pumps blood from your heart through your arteries to the rest of your body. As… 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… more
Atherosclerosis
Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but as we age, the walls in our arteries can harden. Arteriosclerosis is a… 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… more