Sometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for high blood pressure, which affects nearly half of all adults in the United States—only a quarter of whom have the condition under control, according to cardiologist Dr. Robert Segal, the founder of Manhattan Cardiology, Medical… Continue reading Who is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure?
Tag: Heart Health
DASH diet tops rankings for “heart-healthy” and “healthy eating”
WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has tied for first out of 39 diets for “Best Diets for Healthy Eating” and “Best Heart-Healthy Diets” in the 2021 Best Diets external link report from U.S. News & World Report. DASH, which builds nutrient-dense meals around whole grains, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and fruits, and includes… Continue reading DASH diet tops rankings for “heart-healthy” and “healthy eating”
Telehealth and Heart Disease
Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, although there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Associationm (AHA). The statement was published Nov. 14 in the Association’s flagship peer-reviewed journal Circulation. An AHA scientific statement is an… Continue reading Telehealth and Heart Disease
The Importance of Summer Safety
Summer brings rest, relaxation and fun, but it can also be a time of increased risk for our hearts. Extreme heat may increase incidents of cardiac arrest, and an average of 33 drownings occur in the U.S. each day, one-third of which are fatal. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA] occur in… Continue reading The Importance of Summer Safety
Childhood Abuse and High Cholesterol
A new study found risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher among adults who said they experienced childhood abuse and varied by race and gender. However, those who described their family life as well-managed and had family members involved in their lives during childhood were less likely to have increased cardiovascular risk factors… Continue reading Childhood Abuse and High Cholesterol
Walking and Stroke Risk
Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood or a power-walk in the park, experts from the American Heart Association (AHA) say that taking part in physical activity, no matter what your speed, is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and boost your mood. Improved technology… Continue reading Walking and Stroke Risk
What’s Good for The Heart Is Good for The Brain
The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2022 Update, published today in the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation. Experts… Continue reading What’s Good for The Heart Is Good for The Brain
Psychosocial Well-Being May Help Heart Health in Black Adults
Feeling optimistic, that you have a sense of purpose in life and that you are in control of your environment – characteristics of psychosocial resilience – are associated with having better cardiovascular health among Black adults, independent of neighborhood context, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association… Continue reading Psychosocial Well-Being May Help Heart Health in Black Adults
Study: More Money Doesn’t Always Mean Better Heart Health
Being upwardly mobile isn’t always a good thing when it comes to a person’s health, a new study shows. The research appeared in a special spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association that explored the complex relationships between psychosocial factors and cardiovascular health. To study cardiometabolic health, the analysis focused on metabolic… Continue reading Study: More Money Doesn’t Always Mean Better Heart Health
Four Reasons Your Heart Loves Fiber
You may only think about your fiber intake when you are concerned about bowel regularity. Here are four reasons why fiber is even more important for heart health. It helps keep blood sugar in a healthy range. This is important for everyone, but even more so for those who are overweight or at risk for… Continue reading Four Reasons Your Heart Loves Fiber
Protect Your Heart in The Heat
With record hot temperatures facing the nation, the American Heart Association has issued guidelines for protecting your heart in the heat: Dehydration causes the heart to work harder, putting it at risk. Hydration helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. “If… Continue reading Protect Your Heart in The Heat
The Middle-Aged Health Makeover
If you’re reaching the big 4-0, you just may be your own worst enemy when it comes to your health. Sometimes my clients get so anxious about changes to their bodies and their health that they either take unnecessarily drastic measures or they feel paralyzed and do nothing. The truth is their symptoms can often… Continue reading The Middle-Aged Health Makeover
Why Binge Holiday Drinking is Anything but Merry
’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. Some of us, however, take those festive suggestions to dangerous lengths and end up binge drinking. While one night of imbibing multiple drinks may only leave you with a hangover, using the holidays as an excuse to drink abusively from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve can… Continue reading Why Binge Holiday Drinking is Anything but Merry
Portable Filters In the Home Help Get Rid of Air Pollution
Microscopic particles floating in the air we breathe come from sources such as fossil fuel combustion, fires, cigarettes and vehicles. Known as fine particulate matter, this form of air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular and other serious health problems. “Despite improvements in air quality across the U.S. during the past few decades, more than… Continue reading Portable Filters In the Home Help Get Rid of Air Pollution
Bacterial Pneumonia Is Far More Dangerous to the Heart Than Viral Pneumonia
If you were diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia rather than viral pneumonia you might feel relieved because medication can treat bacterial pneumonia but not vial pneumonia. However, the bad news is that heart complications in patients diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia are more serious than in patients diagnosed with viral pneumonia. That is the finding of 2018 research… Continue reading Bacterial Pneumonia Is Far More Dangerous to the Heart Than Viral Pneumonia
10 Fascinating Facts About Cholesterol
CHOLESTEROL MAY PROTECT YOUR SKIN. Skin treatment research, while still in early stages, indicates that cholesterol added as an ingredient in moisturizers could actually help protect skin from UV damage. According to research published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, other lipid—or fatty—ingredients do not confer the same type of protection, making this a potentially… Continue reading 10 Fascinating Facts About Cholesterol
Positive Well-Being and Optimism Can Improve Overall Heart Health
Maintaining positive thoughts and feelings through intervention programs can help patients achieve better overall outcomes when it comes to their cardiovascular health, according to a review paper published in September 2018 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “We addressed how social environment, psychological well-being and the effectiveness of intervention strategies can help… Continue reading Positive Well-Being and Optimism Can Improve Overall Heart Health
Heart Health Glossary
Here, from the National Institute on Aging, are the crucial terms you need to know about heart disease: Angina Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also… Continue reading Heart Health Glossary