Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of five risk factors that contribute to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Approximately 20% of Americans have metabolic syndrome and this figure rises with…
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Cold weather impacts your heart health in many ways. While the link between cold weather and an increased risk of heart attack has been widely documented, a lesser known risk…
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2022 is drawing to a close and as we prepare for the New Year, many people are beginning to think of resolutions that will help them start out 2023 on…
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The holiday season can be a festive time of the year, giving you a chance to catch up with family and friends while enjoying some time away from work. But…
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As we ease into winter, we enter a period of transition – warm clothes are coming out of the closet for the first time in months, summer outdoor activities are…
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There are a variety of reasons why you may find it harder to exercise in the winter. If you regularly exercise outside, you may find that the cold weather prevents…
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Heart disease is a serious issue, ranking as the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The holidays are a time of revelry and joy,…
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We all benefit from having specialists who dedicate themselves to complicated medical problems, such as cardiologists, who are specialists in diagnosing and treating heart problems. However, specialists present a challenge…
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Keeping fit is important for your heart health. If you are trying to maintain a healthy heart, you likely want to exercise year-round. However, now that we’re in the midst…
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Your coronary calcium score, also called calcium heart score, is a powerful tool for predicting your risk of a heart attack. A calcium score test measures the amount of hardened…
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