Looking to improve your eating habits in the new year and lower your risk of heart disease? There’s good news: Eating a heart-healthy diet doesn’t have to be difficult. If you made a resolution to eat healthier this coming year, you aren’t alone! That’s one of the most common resolutions. In fact, a 2020 study […]
It’s time for New Year resolutions! This year, why not set some goals for how you can improve your heart health? After all, your heart health has the ability to positively impact your overall wellness and quality of life. Health-related resolutions are by far the most common. Most resolutions are about big picture, vague tasks, […]
If you’ve undergone a CABG, or coronary artery bypass grafting, you know it’s a major procedure. But it’s an important one for making sure your heart can continue to function effectively. CABG is performed when plaque builds up in the heart’s blood vessels, cutting off or limiting the flow of blood to and from the […]
Aortic aneurysms were the main cause of death of nearly 10,000 people in 2019 in the U.S. It’s important to know what to look for to detect this condition before it causes problems. The aorta is the main artery carrying blood throughout your body. When an aortic aneurysm occurs, a weak spot in the aorta […]
If you’ve been told you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you may wonder what that even means. The first thing to know is that most people who have the condition live a normal, healthy life. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, often simply referenced as HCM, is a type of genetic heart disease that causes the heart muscle to thicken. As […]
Have you ever heard of the mitral valve? Unless you’ve been diagnosed with mitral valve disease, it might be unfamiliar to you. But if you’ve been told you have mitral valve disease – mitral valve regurgitation or mitral valve stenosis – you may wonder what this valve does and what happens when it malfunctions. We’ll […]
If you’ve been told you need a heart bypass, you probably have many questions. That’s only natural when you’re undergoing a major medical procedure. Many patients and their family members have questions about what recovery after a heart bypass looks like. Once the surgical procedure is over, what happens next? Think of it this way: […]
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season just around the corner, now is not the time to be sidelined with pain or discomfort. If you’re experiencing signs or symptoms of a hernia, it’s important to talk with your doctor about next steps. What is a hernia? A hernia occurs when an area of […]
For the last three years, all of us have faced and dealt with the pandemic of mass proportions. We have faced isolation and fear and distance from our families and friends. We have faced uncertainty about our future in general and a trip to the local supermarket in particular. On top of all this uncertainty, […]
Medicare is complex, and it can be overwhelming to try to understand it on your own. If you are reading this blog, chances are you may be thinking about one major decision – enrolling in Medicare. Don’t go filling out that application on the government website just yet without taking advantage of some of the […]
You recently underwent a cardiac catheterization to give your cardiologist a good look at your heart. After the diagnostic procedure, you were told you need to have heart bypass surgery. What does that even mean? You probably know someone who has had a heart bypass. It’s an incredibly common procedure—in fact, around 200,000 of these […]
If you’ve experienced a heart attack, it’s only natural to wonder about your health and your future. But rest assured: In many cases, people can live long and full lives after a heart attack. In the days and weeks following a heart attack, you’ll be coached through ways to strengthen your heart and protect it […]
What symptoms may indicate you have a hernia? Hernias can be painful and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications. While effective treatment will almost always require surgery, hernia repair surgery is typically highly successful and choosing an experienced hernia doctor can help you avoid hernia recurrence and other complications – and get you […]
Young ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards and more will be wandering the streets this Halloween. To help make it a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips! Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers. Join kids […]
In the last few months, you’ve been experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue, and occasional dizziness. Your cardiologist says you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. But what is that? While you have probably never heard of the condition, it is actually the most common form of genetic heart disease. Around one in 500 Americans have the condition, though […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you’re probably hearing quite a bit about mammograms. But how can you know what’s true—and what’s not? Breast cancer is one of the most common conditions affecting women. In fact, one in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Innovations in the […]
Navigating the loss of a loved one is never easy. Losing a child – during pregnancy or after birth – can be hard to comprehend, and even harder to know how to help the person suffering this loss. As many as one in four women will experience pregnancy or infant loss. That means that among […]
A loved one recently had a heart attack, and now you find yourself wondering about your own heart health. Are you at risk of heart problems yourself? And how can you tell if your heart is healthy? If you’re wondering, “How do I know if my heart is OK?”, you’re not alone. Whether a loved […]