Published on Oct 27, 2016 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You know the basics of keeping your heart healthy — exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and don’t smoke. But beyond those big lifestyle habits, there are some smaller steps you can take to promote heart health that only take a few minutes. We know life’s busy. But...
Published on Oct 22, 2016 | High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
It’s often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. It turns out, they’re also a window to your health. Many diseases that affect the body show up first in the eyes. In fact, certain diseases are often first detected during an eye exam. A study conducted by a...
Published on Sep 8, 2016 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Not all fats are created equal. When you’re scanning nutrition labels, you may try to limit your intake of fat. But avoiding fat may leave your diet lacking in the types of fat that are actually good for you. How are you supposed to know what foods contain...
Published on Jul 18, 2016 | Heart Health, Stay Well
Usually a heart beats at just the right tempo. But sometimes it can beat too fast, too slow or simply out of rhythm — a condition called arrhythmia. How much do you know about arrhythmia? Read on as Harish Manyam, M.D., director of cardiovascular research and director...
Published on Jun 24, 2016 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Stay Well
Whether you’ve been managing diabetes all your life or were recently diagnosed, you know that you face a unique set of challenges. Do you also know that you’re at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke? Let’s take a look at the numbers. According to the American...
Published on Jun 18, 2016 | Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Stay Well
You’ve had your blood pressure (BP) checked at your annual checkup. You may even check your BP occasionally using the machine at the drugstore. But do you know what the numbers actually mean? First, let’s define blood pressure. The term refers to how forcefully your...
