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.

171 articles on Heart Disease

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Depression And Heart Health

Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Feeling tired or having small amounts of energy all day. ✓ Our team can offer sleep solutions and stress resilience programs to help combat depression. What Is Depression? Feeling tired or having small amounts of energy all day. Feeling worthless or guilty every day. Feeling restless or slowed down. Gaining…
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Are Probiotics Good For Your Heart?

Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Lactobacillus: This is the most common probiotic and is often found in yogurt and other fermented foods. What Are Probiotics? Lactobacillus: This is the most common probiotic and is often found in yogurt and other fermented foods. Bifidobacterium: These bacteria are typically found in dairy products. Lowering Your Cholesterol: Reducing…
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Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Disease

How to Stop Heart Palpitations: Natural Remedies That Work — and When to See a Cardiologist

ArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationHeart Disease How to stop heart palpitations is one of the most common questions Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M fields in the clinic — and one of the most mismanaged. Most people are told palpitations are “nothing to worry about” after a normal EKG. What they’re rarely told is that the most…
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Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease

How Exercise Can Calm Your Anxiety

Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease How Exactly Does Exercise Calm Anxiety? What Exercises Will Help? Functional Medicine Doctor : 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…
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Natural Relief for Heartburn

Heart Disease Key Points ✓ A warm or burning feeling in the chest or throat. ✓ Chewing gum for up to 30 minutes after a meal has been known to help provide relief. What is heartburn? A warm or burning feeling in the chest or throat. A rising pain that may extend into the jaw….
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a)

Controlling your Cholesterol

Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Key Points ✓ Omega-3 fatty acids: While omega-3 fatty acids don’t directly affect your bad cholesterol levels, consuming more of it is linked with many heart health-related benefits. What is cholesterol and why does it matter? How can you control your cholesterol? Diet adjustments – Lifestyle adjustments to…
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Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome

Too Much Sugar Can Stress Your Heart

Heart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast. Sugar And Your Heart Tips For Monitoring Your Sugar Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast. Try cutting these out altogether or substituting water…
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Heart Disease

Ways To Reduce Stress And Help Your Heart

Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Releasing natural stress-relieving hormones. Exercise Releasing natural stress-relieving hormones. Improving your quality of sleep, which can improve your daily mood. Boosting your self-confidence, making you feel less anxious. Limit Your Caffeine Intake Eat A Healthy Diet Avoid Procrastination Integrated Cardiology Center of Long Island This article was reviewed by Dr….
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Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome

National Diabetes Month

Heart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ Damaging the nerves that control your heart. ✓ Performing moderately-intense physical activities for at least 150 minutes each week. ✓ Starting you on a diet that will counteract the adverse effects of diabetes. How Does Diabetes Affect The Heart? Damaging the nerves that control your heart. Increasing your blood…
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Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays

Heart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Holiday drinks like eggnog can have up to 500 calories, with other alcoholic beverages having anywhere from 125-250 calories. Healthy Tips: Make Swaps in Recipes– You can swap out many different parts of your recipes for healthier options without losing much of the flavor holiday meals bring. Options…
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At-Home Remedies for a Strong Heart

Heart Disease Key Points ✓ Almonds – Eating almonds or drinking almond milk has been said to reduce symptoms of heartburn. ✓ Omega-3 fatty acids – Found in fatty fish or fish oil supplements, omega-3 fatty acids hold many cardiac benefits including reducing atherosclerosis, risk of heart arrhythmia, and blood… Treating Heart Pain: Almonds –…
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Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome

Is the Keto Diet Good for Your Heart?

Heart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseMetabolic Syndrome Key Points ✓ It also reduces your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes or certain types of cancers. ✓ Weight loss may come but not stay – The Ketogenic Diet is restrictive and unnatural for many people who may find it difficult to stick with this dietary… ✓ Leafy green…
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Heart Disease Is Not Inevitable.

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