Tag: Heart Conditions
6 Foods to Cut Back for Heart Health
Some foods have higher sodium levels than others. Do you know which they are? Here are the “salty six” – six foods you should limit for a healthy heart.
What Does the Term ‘Ejection Fraction’ Mean for Your Heart?
The phrase “ejection fraction” is something many people have never heard until they or a loved one are diagnosed with a heart condition. Learn why measuring a person’s ejection fraction is so important for determining their overall heart health and creating a treatment plan.
What Are Vascular Disease and Vascular Screenings?
Vascular disease may sound intimidating. Yet, with proper intervention—like screening—individuals can protect themselves. Here are the most important facts to know about vascular disease and vascular screenings.
Living your Best Life with Heart Disease
The human heart is an amazing organ, responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. To accomplish these life-sustaining tasks, the heart must beat effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, when there are problems with the cardiovascular system, the consequences can be life-threatening. Here is how to live your healthiest if you have heart disease.
Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health
Cooking with spices and herbs can make your food both flavorful and healthier. Here are some spices to try in your next meal and how they can benefit your health.
How to Eat a Mediterranean Diet
Eating like you’re on a Greek isle or the Amalfi coast in Italy has benefits for your heart health. But what is the Mediterranean diet?
The Link Between Anxiety and High Blood Pressure
Chronic anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects nearly a third of Americans at some point in their lives. Left untreated, anxiety may lead to physical health conditions that include high blood pressure.
The Best Ways for Reversing Prediabetes
Prediabetes means you have elevated blood sugar levels, but you have not yet entered Type 2 diabetes territory. The good news is, reversing prediabetes is possible and allows you to avoid diabetes in the future.
Avoiding Dehydration When You Have Heart Failure
In the hot summer months, it is important to stay hydrated, but with heart disease, you also need to watch how much you drink to prevent fluid build-up.
How to Avoid Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States–but it doesn’t have to be.