Vascular Aging Your vascular age reflects how old your arteries actually function compared to your chronological age. Someone who is 50 years old may have arteries that function like those of a 35-year-old or a 65-year-old depending on years of accumulated inflammation, metabolic stress, hormonal changes, and lifestyle factors. The encouraging reality is that vascular…
Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging The glycocalyx — a gel-like layer of proteoglycans and glycoproteins coating the inner surface of every blood vessel — has attracted significant attention in cardiovascular medicine in recent years, particularly around the supplement Arterosil HP, which claims to support glycocalyx integrity. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz,…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Genetics and your Heart Health Congenital Heart Disease. Arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy. High Cholesterol. Coronary Artery Disease. Environmental Factors Smoking. Excessive alcohol consumption. Eating a diet high in cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats. Sedentary lifestyle. Contact Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz,…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Chest Pressure Dizziness or Lightheadedness Extreme Fatigue or Exhaustion Sleep Apnea Weakness in your Extremities Contact Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M at ICCLI This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Improving Cardiovascular Strength Aerobic Exercise – Aerobic exercises, or cardio, are exercises that are designed to make you break a sweat and raise your heart rate. Cardio exercises improve your circulation and lower your blood pressure. Moderate intensity exercises like walking can help get the blood pumping to strengthen your…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Chest pain, tightness, or pressure. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen, or back. Racing heartbeat. Slowed heartbeat. Fluttering in your chest. Dizziness. The Link Between Stress and Heart Disease Healthy Ways To Manage Stress Try stress-relieving activities such as meditation, yoga, and tai-chi. Focus on…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging Key Points ✓ Heart attack ✓ Sleep apnea: Breathing stops temporarily when the air passages are blocked during sleep. ✓ Schedule your sleep: Try to keep a routine schedule of when you go to sleep and wake up in the morning Your Risk of Heart Conditions Increases Heart attack Coronary…
Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseVascular Aging What Are the Benefits of Holistic Medicine? Who Should Engage in Holistic Treatments? Holistic integrative cardiologist This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical…
Heart DiseaseVascular Aging Medically reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Integrative Cardiologist, Holistic Heart Centers · Last updated: June 2026 Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest measurable changes in the cardiovascular system — a shift in the thin lining of your blood vessels that begins years, sometimes decades, before plaque, a blockage,…