Listen Your Heart

08/21/2023

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February is American Heart Month, so why not take some time to learn about your heart? It keeps you going every day without being asked. Keep reading to learn 16 fun facts about your heart and cardiovascular system. 

04/23/2022

Tip #1: Get to Know Your Risk Factors

Cardiovascular health is important to our overall well-being and longevity. In addition to improving our quality of life, a heart healthy routine can reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease.

04/22/2022

During a heart health checkup, your doctor will talk to you about how you’re feeling and offer you screening tests to assess your cardiovascular health and risk factors. Your cardiovascular system includes your heart and blood vessels.

A heart checkup is an important part of monitoring your overall health. Basic heart health screenings are recommended for all adults starting as early as age 20. Learn the signs that you would benefit from a heart checkup, along with information about tests and tips for taking care of your heart.

04/21/2022

It pumps blood throughout your body, supplies oxygen and nutrients to every organ and removes metabolic wastes - it’s safe to say that your heart is responsible for doing some incredible things and that’s exactly why it’s so important to make sure it’s always the picture of health.

Heart-healthy foods, managing your stress levels, and getting good quality sleep; here's everything you should know about how to reduce risk of heart disease.

04/20/2022

Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide (1Trusted Source).

Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease.

In fact, certain foods can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.

Here are 15 foods that you should be eating to maximize your heart health.

Diet plays a major role in heart health. Eat these 15 heart-healthy foods to help keep your heart in top condition.

04/12/2022

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease.

To help prevent heart disease, you can:

Eat healthy
Get active
Stay at a healthy weight
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke
Control your cholesterol and blood pressure
Drink alcohol only in moderation
Manage stress
Am I at risk for heart disease?
Anyone can get heart disease, but you’re at higher risk if you:

Have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes
Smoke
Are overweight or have obesity
Don't get enough physical activity
Don't eat a healthy diet
Your age and family history also affect your risk for heart disease. Your risk is higher if:

You’re a woman over age 55
You’re a man over age 45
Your father or brother had heart disease before age 55
Your mother or sister had heart disease before age 65
But the good news is there's a lot you can do to prevent heart disease.

04/10/2022

Being physically active is a major step toward good heart health. It’s one of your most effective tools for strengthening the heart muscle, keeping your weight under control and warding off the artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure that can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Hopkins researchers say that exercise plays a key role in heart health. Here's how to balance your fitness plan to get all the benefits.