Heart care (3) Posts

Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and over time it can weaken the heart muscle and lead to heart failure and arrhythmia. Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help prevent of treat coronary heart disease. As with many illnesses, the more you know about heart disease, the more you can do to help yourself live a healthy life.

Did you know that cold weather and heavy snow can increase the risk of heart attacks - particularly in those with cardiovascular disease? American Heart Month just started (February 3 is Go Red Day for Women) and it seems like the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the heart attack warning signs. Whether you're shoveling snow or not, knowing these signs can save a life.

 If you have high cholesterol, you are at a higher risk of developing heart disease. Take steps to reduce that risk - lower your cholesterol and make healthy changes to your lifestyle. Your heart and your family will thank you for it.

Cholesterol plays a major role in a person's heart health. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. That's why it's important to know your cholesterol levels. But the terms used to describe cholesterol  can be confusing. HDL, LDL, Triglycerides..."good cholesterol"... Let's learn what those terms and numbers mean and when you should be  concerned about them. 

Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood through your arteries to your entire body. Blood pressure readings measure how hard your blood pushes against your arteries when your heart is pumping.