High Cholesterol: The Silent Heart Killer

Cholesterol is often viewed as a negative thing, but it is important to recognize that it is an essential substance in your body. Cholesterol is found within every cell and it helps produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids needed … Read More

How Obesity Increases Your Risk of Heart Problems

Obesity is more than a weight condition, it is a state that can silently affect vital organs including the heart. Studies have shown that too much body fat can throw off the natural equilibrium of the body and can make … Read More

Understanding Your Heart Health Reports: A Patient’s Guide

During your heart health checkup you may usually receive a detailed report with medical jargon written in it, filled with numbers, acronyms and codes. This is a very valuable communication tool for physicians and, if you are a patient, could … Read More

What Is a Heart Transplant and When Is It Recommended?

A heart transplant is a life-saving surgical intervention used when a person’s heart is so damaged or weak that it can no longer pump effectively, even with medications or treatments to support it. This procedure involves the replacement of a … Read More

Why Is My Heart Beating Fast When I’m Not Exercising?

While you are seated the tension is not felt. You are certainly not exercising. However, your heart rate is elevated. Are you concerned? 

Having a rapid heartbeat while at rest can feel strange and maybe even frightening. Sometimes it is … Read More

Can Stress at Work or School Lead to Heart Problems?

Most people feel stress at some point whether it is from job deadlines, exams, or trying to manage too many tasks at once. But when stress becomes part of your daily life, it can do more than just affect your … Read More

Does Lack Of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk?

Everyone knows sleep is necessary to feel fresh and active again. But did you know if you don’t sleep enough for several days, you can seriously affect your heart. Sleep isn’t just for rest. It helps your heart to be … Read More

Why Athletes Can Also Be At Risk For Heart Conditions

We tend to associate athletes with strength, energy, and wellness. However, even the fittest individuals can experience significant cardiac issues. Being an athlete does not provide someone immunity from heart disease. In rare cases, excessive physical training can even increase … Read More

How Diabetes Slowly Damages The Heart

Most people think diabetes only affects blood sugar. But it can also slowly harm the heart. This damage builds up over time and can lead to serious problems if not treated early.

In this blog we will take a look … Read More

Why Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Are Often Missed

When most people think of a heart attack, they imagine strong chest pain, pain in the left arm, or a sudden fall. But in many women, heart attacks do not look like this. In women, the signs of a heart … Read More