Heart Disease: Articles
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States — yet much of it is preventable and, in some cases, partially reversible when the underlying drivers are properly identified and addressed. These articles go beyond the standard risk-factor checklist to explore mechanisms, missed tests, and integrative interventions that can change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease.
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171 articles on Heart Disease
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Heart Smart Reasons to Stay Active
Read more →: Heart Smart Reasons to Stay ActiveHeart Disease Benefits of Staying Active Which Exercises to Perform 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 See all Heart Disease articles…
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Improving Your Heart And Cardiovascular Health Holistically
Read more →: Improving Your Heart And Cardiovascular Health HolisticallyHeart 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…
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National Wear Red For Women’s Heart Health
Read more →: National Wear Red For Women’s Heart HealthHeart DiseaseMenopausal Heart Key Points ✓ Unexplained heart pain ✓ A diet that’s high in saturated fats and cholesterol Am I Experiencing Symptoms? Unexplained heart pain Pain in one or both arms Unusual fatigue Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort What risk factors increase my risk for heart disease? A diet that’s high…
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It’s American Heart Month!
Read more →: It’s American Heart Month!Heart Disease Monitor Your Diet Limit your intake of salt and saturated fats. Make time for a nutritious breakfast filled with low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and fruits. Increase your consumption of heart-healthy rich tree nuts. Try to eat fish, which are filled with omega-3 fatty acids, at least two times a week. Quit Smoking…
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How Can Hypertension Be Healed Naturally?
Read more →: How Can Hypertension Be Healed Naturally?Heart DiseaseHypertension Things You Can Do To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Keep a food log: By writing down what you eat, you will bring to light all your imperfections within your diet that may not have been realized. Monitor what you are eating and how much. Being consistent is very important. Boost potassium in…
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What To Eat For A Healthy Heart
Read more →: What To Eat For A Healthy HeartHeart Disease Control Portion Size – If you eat using a small bowl or dish, and increase your nutrient-rich foods, you can control portion size. The amount of food to eat is dependent on the type of food. For example, one serving of pasta is the only ⅓ of a cup. A serving of meat…
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Woman’s Heart Health Summit
Read more →: Woman’s Heart Health SummitHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Coronary Heart Disease CHD is the result of plaque build up in the inner walls of our coronary arteries ✓ Genomic Consults Different types of heart disease: Coronary Heart Disease CHD is the result of plaque build up in the inner walls of our coronary arteries Coronary Microvascular Disease…
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Signs Your Inflammation Isn’t As Under Control As You Think
Read more →: Signs Your Inflammation Isn’t As Under Control As You ThinkHeart Disease You are having trouble losing weight – Obesity, and difficulty shedding pounds is very common in inflammatory conditions. It may be the result of diabetes in which insulin become immune to glucose and cannot lower glucose levels. You struggle with a mood disorder – If you are feeling down without a specific…
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Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?
Read more →: Does Cholesterol Really Cause Heart Disease?Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Cholesterol and Heart Disease Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance. It can be found in all of the cells in your body. Cholesterol plays a key role in our digestive process, by providing substances that help with digesting food also, it used to…
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Being Sedentary Is As Bad As Heart Disease: New Study Suggests
Read more →: Being Sedentary Is As Bad As Heart Disease: New Study SuggestsHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Fewer physical activities mean you’re burning fewer calories. The Internet Problem Sedentary Lifestyle Consequences of Living a Sedentary Lifestyle Fewer physical activities mean you’re burning fewer calories. This increases your chance of gaining weight. Inactive muscle overtime loses its strength if the muscle is not being activated enough….
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How To Tell You’ve Healed Your Inflammation
Read more →: How To Tell You’ve Healed Your InflammationHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Fatigue ✓ You no longer suffer from gas, bloating, or constipation Symptoms of inflammation: Fatigue Chest pain Abdominal pain Joint pain Frequent swelling Rashes Signs of inflammation healing: You no longer suffer from gas, bloating, or constipation Your skin issues are clearing up Your metabolism is speeding up…
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Having High LDL Raises Risk For A Cardiac Event
Read more →: Having High LDL Raises Risk For A Cardiac EventCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Age What is LDL? What LDL Test Results Mean Age Cholesterol level Blood pressure Whether you’re a smoker/non-smoker Whether you do/do not take blood pressure medicine How to lower your cholesterol Holistic integrative cardiologist This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD,…
Heart Disease Is Not Inevitable.
The drivers behind heart disease — 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.