During the first month of the year, many people make resolutions to improve themselves in the new year. This year, put improving your heart health on your list. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.2 million adults over the age of 20 have coronary heart disease. And each year, 805,000 Americans have …
Eating healthy does not mean you have to eat kale salads for the rest of your life. These simple and tasty heart-healthy food swaps can help you cut down on sugar, sodium, fat, and cholesterol so you can keep your heart in tip-top shape. Recipes Do you have a tasty recipe but don’t know how …
When it comes to thinking about the health of our arteries, it is important to understand what we need to do and what the potential consequences could be if we don’t approach it right. Since arterial disease is so closely associated with heart complications, it is essential to do everything possible to minimize the risks …
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Heart health should be at the forefront of all of our minds. In the past, heart disease may have been associated particularly with men. However, women are also susceptible to heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. There are risks and symptoms …
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There are many ways in which your heart can be negatively affected by your lifestyle habits. In fact, risk factors for the three leading causes of heart disease all include diet and nutrition. The foods that we eat have the ability to affect our blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, triglycerides and inflammation, all of …
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Finding an interventional cardiologist who you can trust and who will be a partner in your care is a key component to your heart health. PULSE: The Heart, Valve and Vascular Institute provides innovative cardiac and vascular care to Port Charlotte and its …
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