Wellness Tip:- Cardiologists from the University of Maryland Medical Center believe that -laughter helps your heart. Laughter helps increase blood flow, lower stress hormones and improve our immune system. Stress and inflammation in and around our inner blood vessels (endothelium) can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But when we laugh our body releases beta-endorphins; this causes our inner blood...
As a physician who advocates eating an optimal diet in order to reduce the risk of life-threatening illness, I was troubled by news that was presented at a cardiology conference this past April. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found that a severe type of heart attack, known as a STEMI (for ST-elevation myocardial infarction), is occurring in younger patients. This type of heart attack is severe...
If taking care of your health is something that you intend to do, but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet, consider this: The majority of people who die of sudden cardiac death have no prior warning of significant heart disease. So, no more excuses. A shift in your diet is all that it takes to drastically reduce your risk of heart disease. And this applies to those who already have heart disease....
“Wearables” is a bit of a catchall name, describing any type of technological gadget that one wears on their body. The term can be used to describe anything from a GoPro camera, to fitness trackers like the Fitbit, to smartwatches like the Apple Watch, even to headwear like the much-maligned Google Glass. Although wearable technology certainly isn't new (remember the calculator watch?), it seems as...
You take care of your children, you take care of your spouse, your take care of your home. But are you taking care of yourself? Too often women put themselves last when it comes to their health, and perhaps that is why heart disease has surpassed cancer as the number one killer for women. Simple diet and lifestyle changes could prevent almost all cardiovascular disease. Do yourself and your loved ones...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but it’s not the only thing in February directly related to the heart. February is also National Heart Month. Many people don’t realize the severity of heart health in America, and that is a tragic error. Roughly - 610,000 Americans die each year - from heart disease. That number is equal to one in four deaths. Heart disease is hands down the leading killer...
Give the heart closest to you a special gift on Valentine's Day by treating yourself to heart healthy foods. It's been proven that exercise and eating right are two steps can be reduce your risk of heart-related illnesses and diseases. Here are 3 Simple Heart Healthy Eating Habits- 1. Limit high fat foods such as red meats, cheeses, fried foods and baked goods. 2. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Raw,...
Before we start talking about the future of smart garments with heart rate monitoring built right in the fabric (yes, it’s coming and I’m sure we’ll be writing about it), let’s first take a look at a few of the good ol’, tried & true chest strap heart rate monitors. These are known for being closer to actual EKG readings than the newer wrist-strap models, though technology is evolving quickly for all...