How to Prepare for a Cardiologist Appointment
If you have been referred to a cardiologist for the first time, you might feel hesitant or intimidated. While it is normal to feel this way, a visit to a specialist can help you detect a problem early on and take the necessary steps to treat it. Whether you have been displaying symptoms or your […]
How Heart Disease Can Lead to a Stroke: National Stroke Awareness Month
Close to one million Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions every year. Leading risk factors for such complications are high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, and minimal physical activity. If you have been diagnosed with heart disease, it is critical to understand the condition and recognize […]
Simple Outdoor Activities to Promote a Healthy Spring
After months of cold weather, the warmer temperatures are finally here. The sun is shining and it is time to put away the thick sweaters and break out the shorts and T-shirts. It is also the perfect time to reinvent your exercise routine and head outdoors. Check out some fun and simple outdoor activities you […]
How to Create Daily, Heart-Healthy Habits
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide. While death rates have been slowly dropping over the past decade, about 659,000 people in the US die each year from heart disease. If you’re wondering what you can do to keep your heart in top shape, we’re sharing healthy daily […]
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Signs & Symptoms
Peripheral Vascular Disease, often called PVD, affects over eight million people in the United States and over 200 million people worldwide. Described as a blood circulation disorder, Peripheral Vascular Disease generally causes the blood vessels outside the heart and brain to narrow, block or spasm. According to the CDC, twelve to twenty percent of Americans […]
Can Too Much Caffeine Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?
Coffee lovers, rejoice! There are several studies out now suggesting there is very little risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack among caffeinated coffee drinkers. In fact, one study published in the American Heart Association journal, Circulation: Heart Failure, found that the more coffee people consumed, the lower their risk for heart […]
How Stress Affects Your Heart Health
Everyone experiences stress differently and everyone handles it differently. Happy moments, like a wedding or job promotion, can induce a stress response, while unfortunate moments like family problems or an illness, can also cause tension. How you react to these situations in life can have a lasting impact on your heart health. While experiencing […]
Jefferson Health Update
Check out this recent article about Dr. Neil Skolnik’s life-saving Jefferson Health experience.
7 Tips to Prevent Diabetes for National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month; a great time to bring awareness to the chronic disease that affects over 30 million Americans. Before it can be properly diagnosed, the body goes through a period where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. This period is known as […]
How People With Heart Disease Can Prepare for Cold Weather
The onset of colder temperatures can pose significant problems in older adults especially those with heart disease. Because it’s the leading cause of death worldwide, precautions should be taken when the temperatures drop. Protect your heart this season with these cold-weather tips for heart disease patients. Is Cold Weather Bad for Heart Patients? Cold […]
