Heart Attack Prevention: Articles
Most heart attacks are predictable years in advance — if you measure the right markers. These articles cover advanced risk assessment, the tests standard checkups skip, and the root-cause strategies that prevent a first or recurrent event.
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92 articles on Heart Attack Prevention
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Maintaining A Heart-Healthy Summer Diet
Read more →: Maintaining A Heart-Healthy Summer DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Wraps. ✓ Reducing blood pressure. ✓ Melons. Add Some Avocados Wraps. Salads. Sandwiches. Dips. Try Tomatoes Reducing blood pressure. Limiting body inflammation. Fighting off the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Chilled Fruit Salad Melons. Berries. Peaches. Plums. Cherries. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina…
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Why Should You Be Attending Nutritional Counseling
Read more →: Why Should You Be Attending Nutritional CounselingHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ If you think you may have an allergy: a nutritionist can help you cut out the foods you are allergic to while still enforcing a well-balanced regime. The importance of nutrition: When is it time for nutritional counseling? If you think you may have an allergy: a nutritionist…
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How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Read more →: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Increased heart strength. ✓ 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week. ✓ Calcium and plaque build up in your arteries. Benefits Of Cardio Increased heart strength. Improved sleep. Significant calories burned. Release of endorphins which are the body’s natural mood boosters. Reduced stress. Prevention of high…
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Exercise and Stress Relief
Read more →: Exercise and Stress ReliefHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ High-energy Activities Ex: running, dancing, or spinning. ✓ Genomic Consults Exercises to try: High-energy Activities Ex: running, dancing, or spinning. Yoga Tai-chi Pilates Kickboxing How can a Holistic Cardiologist on Long Island help me? Genomic Consults Sleep Solution & Stress Resilience FIT in Your GENES Weight Loss Program…
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Inflammation-Fighting Diet
Read more →: Inflammation-Fighting DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Broccoli What Should I Be Eating? Broccoli Nuts Beans Whole grains Avocados Cherries Berries Apples Dark, leafy greens Sweet potatoes Oily fish Dairy Meat Vegetable oils We Can Help! This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart…
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Are These “Healthy” Foods Actually Good For You?
Read more →: Are These “Healthy” Foods Actually Good For You?Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Fresh fruits. Yogurt-Covered Raisins Trail Mix Bottled Fruit Smoothies & Juices “Fat-Free” Foods Don’t Fall For Marketing Fresh fruits. Fresh vegetables. Leafy greens. Beans and legumes. Nuts. Whole grains. Contact Us This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at…
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Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?
Read more →: Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?ArrhythmiasHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Causes: Non-heart related issues include: Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or illegal drugs/amphetamines. Emotional distress such as anxiety, nervousness, stress or fear. Hormonal fluctuations. Certain medications/herbal supplements such as diet pills and decongestants. Consuming foods with large amounts…
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Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?
Read more →: Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMenopausal Heart Key Points ✓ Trouble falling asleep or disruptive sleep patterns throughout the night. Signs and Symptoms Trouble falling asleep or disruptive sleep patterns throughout the night. A heightened sense of fatigue. Weight gain or unexplained weight loss. Chronic acne. Specifically in women: Irregular menstruation, including missed or long-lasting/frequent periods. Hirsutism…
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Stress and Heart Health
Read more →: Stress and Heart HealthHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Overeat ✓ Practice deep breathing exercises when you find yourself in a stressful situation. Your Heart and Stress How Can Managing Stress Prevent Heart Disease? Overeat Consume alcohol or smoke Become frantic and counterproductive Overwork Over or under sleep Ways to Help Your Heart Practice deep breathing exercises…
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What It Means To Be A Holistic Cardiologist
Read more →: What It Means To Be A Holistic CardiologistHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease What is Holistic Cardiology? Should You Visit Our 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 advice. More Articles on Heart Disease…
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Creating A Heart-Healthy Diet
Read more →: Creating A Heart-Healthy DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Heart Complications Chest pain, tightness, or pressure. Shortness of breath. Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in the arms and legs. Increased chance of heart attacks and strokes. Crafting Your Diet Control your portions: How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. The next time you go shopping,…
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The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Summer Diet
Read more →: The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Summer DietHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ All fruits and vegetables – Your plate should be colorful at all meals! Metabolism Reduce Bloating Help with weight loss Boost your energy and mood. Why is Eating Healthy Important? All fruits and vegetables – Your plate should be colorful at all meals! Whole grains – A good…
Prevent the Heart Attack You Can See Coming.
The drivers behind heart attack prevention — inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts — are identifiable and addressable. The HeartWell Step 1 Explore visit uncovers what is driving yours and builds a plan to address it.