Published on Sep 10, 2019 by Frederick “Scott” Dibrell, MD | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Our bodies need cholesterol — a fatlike, waxy substance in the blood — to function normally and produce important chemicals, including hormones, vitamin D, and the acids that help us digest fat. But too much cholesterol in the blood can build up and clog arteries,...
Published on Apr 18, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health
Springtime and pleasant weather have arrived, so what better time to get the whole family involved in heart-healthy habits? This family health challenge will boost your health and strengthen your heart. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death...
Published on Apr 18, 2019 by Adrian Danchenko, MD, FACC | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your blood pressure reads normally…until you’re sitting in the doctor’s office. Most of us have been there! All jokes aside, though, do you know what can cause your blood pressure to rise? Whether you’ve actually been diagnosed with high blood pressure or it...
Published on Mar 11, 2019 | Heart Health, Stay Well
You know that quality sleep is essential to your health, but have you ever really thought about its impact? Sleep affects every aspect of the body, but let’s take a look at what it does for heart health. When you think of healthy lifestyle habits, you may first think...
Published on Nov 13, 2018 by Harish Manyam, MD | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When your heart’s beating normally, you rarely pay attention. But when it skips a beat, beats really fast or really slow, or is different in some other way, it can be alarming. What’s behind those heart palpitations? Well, we’ll talk about that in a minute, but first...
Published on Oct 8, 2018 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
Quite a bit, actually. Many of the risk factors for stroke overlap with those for heart disease and heart attack. But beyond that, certain heart conditions increase your risk for stroke, too. In fact, several types of heart disease are risk factors for stroke. And...
