Tag: Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, abdominal discomfort, increasing abdominal size, or difficulty sleeping due to breathing issues, congestive heart failure might be to blame. Learn more and listen to a podcast about this type of heart disease, including red flags and treatment options.
Healthy Foods for Cold Weather
A healthy diet helps maintain your health and boosts your energy in winter months.
Women and Heart Health: How to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
Women have different heart-health needs than do men, from unique heart disease risk factors to recognizing distinctive symptoms of a heart attack in women. Learn the information and lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart.
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Beyond Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery and weight loss go hand in hand. But trimming down isn’t the only perk of this life-changing procedure.
Heart Disease Symptom Warning Signs
For heart disease patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW OR GREEN zone and what to do.
Chest Pain: Can Stress Cause a Heart Attack?
Chest pain can indicate many things, from acid reflux, GERD and pneumonia to a panic attack, coronary artery disease and heart attack—just to name a few. When your chest hurts, your body may be trying to let you know that you’re overworking your heart. Chest pain or discomfort should never be ignored or taken lightly. Let’s examine some causes of chest pain.
How to Tell if You Have Edema
If you have congestive heart failure or a related disease, your doctor might have you check whether you have fluid build-up in your feet, ankles or lower legs that causes swelling called edema. Here is a guide on what to look for and what you can do to prevent edema or swelling in your legs.
Choosing the Best Palliative Care
If you or someone you love is battling a life-threatening, chronic or serious disease, you want the best palliative care team possible by your side. Here’s how to find it.
When to Seek Emergency Room Care for Cardiovascular Symptoms
Having a heart attack is a life-threatening situation that needs to be addressed immediately, but how do you know if you’re experiencing one? Find out when to seek emergency room care for cardiovascular symptoms
Sink Your Teeth Into These 8 Heart-Healthy Foods
Want to maximize your heart health? Stock your kitchen with these eight superfoods to reduce your risk of heart disease.