Mar 5, 2021 | Heart Health
Each year, more than 655,000 Americans die of some type of heart disease. But despite that number, many people don’t know the facts about heart health. There are many different risk factors for heart disease. Knowing your own risk factors is an important first step...
Mar 5, 2021 | Heart Health
You may know that one in every four Americans dies of heart disease. But how much do you really know about the condition and the symptoms it causes? First things first, “heart disease” isn’t actually a condition at all. It’s an umbrella term that encompasses multiple...
Mar 5, 2021 | Heart Health
Your heart is pretty essential. When it’s working at its best, it pumps oxygenated blood to the organs of your body. When it’s not functioning optimally, all sorts of problems can occur. That’s why it’s important to be sure you’re taking steps to protect your heart...
Feb 19, 2021 | Heart Health
Family history is an important factor in determining your risk for heart disease. A cardiac event or diagnosed heart disease among your parents and grandparents, before age 55 for men or before age 65 for women, is a warning sign that you may be at risk. A family...
Feb 11, 2021 | Heart Health
If you’ve been told by your primary care provider (PCP) that you need to make an appointment with a cardiologist, you might start to worry. You may wonder what’s wrong with your heart—and have questions about more basic things, such as whether you need to bring...
