A lot of people are guilty of binge-watching a TV show. You get hooked on a story and before you know it you’ve watched an entire season in one sitting. It turns out, this may actually be bad for your health. A study recently published by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology concludes that prolonged […]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines heart failure as the condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.Some of the most common causes of heart failure include coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. What are warning signs of heart failure? Shortness of breath, or trouble breathing Fatigue or feeling […]
1 in 20 Americans over the age of 50 has Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).PAD is a condition that develops when fatty plaque builds up in the arteries and veins of the legs and limits blood flow. Just like clogged arteries in the heart, PAD raises risk for heart attack and stroke. What are the symptoms of PAD? Leg numbness and […]
February is American Heart Month and while COVID remains a threat, bringing awareness to heart health seems more important than ever. Individuals who have had mild or even no symptoms of COVID are experiencing what’s referred to as “long COVID.” This is when new or ongoing symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, coughing, or muscle pain […]
While COVID-19 has been most frequently discussed as a respiratory infection, the virus can also have a profound impact on the cardiovascular system, especially for those with certain pre-existing conditions. With the recent surges in COVID cases brought about the rise of the omicron variant, it’s as important as it ever was to know how […]
Did you know that high blood pressure (or hypertension) is the #1 cause of STROKE? High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pressure in your artery walls is too high. If left untreated, it can also lead to life-threatening diseases including coronary heart disease, heart failure, and kidney failure. Anyone can develop […]