When you think of a person having a heart attack, you most likely picture them falling to the floor clutching their chest. Because of this, many people don’t realize that there are a handful of other symptoms associated with heart attacks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the […]
Cardiologist holding heart-shaped item Ask any cardiologist how you can support your heart through what you eat and they’re bound to tell you to minimize foods high in saturated fat. Scientific research has repeatedly shown that a diet high in saturated fat significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke and cardiovascular disease—which is the […]
An apple a day might keep the cardiologist away. But many other fruits can benefit heart health in a variety of ways, too. The American Heart Association recommends eating four servings of fruit per day, noting all fruits contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that may help prevent heart disease. Cardiologists say the evidence is […]
Woman snoring in bed Heart disease has been the number one cause of death in the U.S. for a century. Yet, a Harris Poll survey for the American Heart Association found that 51% of Americans didn’t know this stat. That’s more than half of Americans, and it’s a problem. “Heart disease can be significantly reduced if […]
Woman shopping for food to benefit her arteries Modern medicine has given rise to incredible strategies for treating clogged arteries and the issues they cause, from transplants to medication. Yet, cardiologists agree: Prevention remains the best medicine for atherosclerotic disease, or the build-up of substances like fats and cholesterol in the artery walls. “It is far […]
Woman preparing food in kitchen A popular diet habit has been linked with a 91% higher risk of death from heart disease—but that statistic may not necessarily be as dire as it seems. The American Heart Association reported that a study of over 20,000 adults (average age 49, 73% of which were white) indicated that […]
Heart doctor What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “plaque”? If it’s related to dental health, you’re probably not alone. However, plaque can also refer to something that can build up in the arteries, and it’s way different than what your dentist cleans off a couple of times per year. “Dental plaque […]