Heart Disease Facts

As we age, the muscles thicken in the left ventricle of our heart, and our heart stiffens and enlarges slightly. Our arteries become less flexible, and fatty deposits called plaques … Read more

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Emily Holcraft was misdiagnosed while suffering from a heart attack. Read about her experience, … Read more

It is estimated that 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 10 men, who live past the age of 55 will develop dementia in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for … Read more

Before you know it, winter and flu season will be here. Each year thousands of adults in the United States get sick from diseases that are could be prevented by … Read more

Heart failure affects nearly 6 million Americans and is the leading cause of hospitalization in people older than age 65. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a type of heart failure … Read more

Sodium is a mineral that’s essential for life. Sodium controls the amount of water in your body and maintains blood volume and blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of … Read more

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in adults. Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow … Read more

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep.  In sleep apnea your breathing passages becomes blocked, or the muscles that control your breathing … Read more

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? The indications appear to be yes! Doctors and researchers have been talking about and studying the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular … Read more

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and the approximately 5 liters of blood that the blood vessels transport. This system transports oxygen, nutrients, … Read more