heart disease prevention

Heart Disease Awareness for August

Please take a minute to visit the Mayo Clinic website and read Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease. This informative article gives practical ideas for eating healthier. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-healthy-diet/ART-20047702

Heart Health Thought for July

“Think about it: Heart disease and diabetes, which account for more deaths in the U.S. and worldwide than everything else combined, are completely preventable by making comprehensive lifestyle changes. Without drugs or surgery.” — Dean Ornish M.D. Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/heart_disease_2.html#GYvIX0HeqQm0xMYb.99

Women’s Heart Thought for March

“As we have watched women conquer breast cancer through the breast cancer campaign, this is what we need to do now with heart.” — C. Noel Bairey Merz M.D., director of the Women’s Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute

Preventing Heart Disease

Earlier this month I wrote about women and heart disease. It’s not just a “guy thing.” But I want to encourage everyone to take care of their heart. These are a few ways to help prevent heart disease: 1. Eat a heart-healthy diet low in fat, cholesterol and salt and rich in fruits, vegetables, wholeContinue reading “Preventing Heart Disease”