by erlangerhealth | Feb 12, 2021 | Heart Health, Stay Well
On TV, in the news, in your monthly magazine … It seems like everywhere you turn, healthy eating is a topic of conversation. But how can you know what to eat for a healthy heart? Healthy eating can seem complicated. But in reality, making a few smart choices can help...
by Harish Manyam, MD | Sep 29, 2020 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing...
by Frederick “Scott” Dibrell, MD | Sep 10, 2019 | 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,...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by Adrian Danchenko, MD, FACC | Apr 18, 2019 | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
