A new year means it’s time for a new you. Many people resolve to join a gym and work out after January 1. Why not focus that healthy energy on your most important muscle—your heart? …
Category: Diet & Exercise
Obesity May Weaken Effectiveness of AFib Medications
Adult obesity rates in the U.S. are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that almost 40 percent of the adult population is obese — that’s about 93 million U.S. citizens. …
5 Healthy Exercises That Are Safe While Living with Afib
Regular exercise is important for everyone’s heart health, but AFib patients should take extra precautions when getting active after a diagnosis. Here are some ways you can stay healthy and safe with AFib, and remember …
Tips for a Healthy Heart When Exercising in Cold Weather
For many, the cooler temperatures of winter are a welcome break from the heat of summer. However, cold weather can put an additional strain on your heart, especially if you engage in some of the …
New Study: Exercise Can Reverse Heart Disease for Those Who Are Middle-Aged
Medical professionals have long understood the importance of using exercise to maintain heart health, but the results of a recent study published in the medical journal Circulation show that the link is even more powerful …
Top Heart Healthy Foods
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do for your heart health. Start the new year off right and do your heart a favor by incorporating the following foods …
How to Set Resolutions for a Heart-Healthy 2018
January always tends to bring new resolutions, most of which are health related. People join gyms and start healthy eating plans. However, only a small portion of resolutions makers succeed in changing their lifestyle. Committing …
Natural Ways to Prevent AFib
If you have AFib, taking your medication according to your doctor’s instructions is crucial to your good health. But that’s just the beginning of what you should do to help prevent or treat your atrial …
Controlling Weight for a Healthy Heart
It’s now common knowledge that obesity significantly increases the risk for heart disease, but what many people may not know is that obese patients are also far more likely to develop atrial fibrillation as well. …
American Heart Month- Staying On Top Of Your Health
February is American Heart Month, and the Centers for Disease Control want to encourage everyone to pay extra attention to their heart and seek treatment as soon as possible if necessary in an effort to …
New Guide: What You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation
Did you know? An estimated 2.7 million Americans are living with Atrial Fibrillation, yet many choose not to seek treatment and instead suffer in silence. Although AFib is a commonly misunderstood condition, it is very …
New Year, New You: Jump Start Healthy Living In 2016
The beginning of each new year is an opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this involves making a resolution to focus on improving their health. However, the thought of giving yourself a fresh …
Knowing These 5 Numbers Can Be The Key To Long-Term Heart Health
Being proactive is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your heart remains healthy throughout your life. Once heart conditions develop, your risk of a heart attack or stroke increases …
Top Ways to Stay Heart-Healthy this Holiday
Every fall, the looming holiday season brings promises of family, food, and tests of willpower. How can you pass up all of that rich food that your family spent hours preparing? And how can you …
Pregnancy And Afib: Understanding Your Treatment Options
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes massive changes across all organ systems, including the heart. The volume of blood that a pregnant woman’s heart must pump can be up to 50% greater than for non-pregnant …
The Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest for African Americans
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition where the heart stops beating unexpectedly and suddenly, which interrupts the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs. Most people who suffer from SCA will …
Grapefruit Juice and Heart Medication – What’s the Problem?
If you’re used to having half a grapefruit or a glass of grapefruit juice with your breakfast, you’ll have to change your menu once you start a heart medication regimen. Checking the labels on most …
Losing Weight Is One Resolution Your Heart Will Thank You For
Losing weight is consistently the #1 New Year’s resolution in the U.S., and while it’s not always easy to take off those extra pounds, it’s an achievement your heart will thank you for year after …
Getting Your Workout Without a Workout
Regular exercise is a crucial part of achieving and maintaining a healthy heart. That doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym and work out on the machines, though. Any movement that gets your …
Heart Healthy Substitutes for Favorite Holiday Dishes
Holidays are all about spending time with family, but what would a family get-together be without lots of tasty food? For people who are trying to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, getting through a holiday season …