Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., causing 630,000 deaths annually. Heart attacks are such a common occurrence that one happens every 40 seconds, and coronary heart disease is the most widespread cause of death with 366,000 deaths only in 2015. Some heart disease risk factors are hereditary and unfortunately unchangeable, […]
Atrial fibrillation ablation is a procedure used to treat arrhythmias that originate in the heart’s atria. The typical symptoms of atrial fibrillation, including shortness of breath and fatigue, are usually improved or eliminated by the procedure. Left untreated, atrial fibrillation can greatly increase your risk of stroke. Cardiac ablation involves scarring the heart tissue that […]
Irregularities in the heart’s rhythm are called heart palpitations. They can be regular or irregular, and often cause the sensation of having a racing heart. With many possible causes of heart palpitations, some of which are not dangerous, individuals afflicted by them usually turn to breathing exercises for relief. Heart palpitations are often a symptom […]
Mindfulness lies at the core of every meditation practice. As described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness is “an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally.” Kabat-Zinn believed that practicing mindfulness has beneficial effects on our health, and he developed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program that incorporated mindfulness into medical practice. […]
August is National Wellness Month, and serves as a much-needed reminder for all of us to take our wellness seriously. Most Americans report suffering from moderate to high stress. According to Everyday Health’s United States of Stress report, chronic stress has taken on epidemic proportions, originating from a variety of sources such as work, social […]
August 15th is National Relaxation Day, and if you are looking for something to help celebrate it, there is no better relaxation tool than yoga. With its meditative qualities and ability to get you moving and improve your health, yoga is an all-around beneficial activity for all ages, genders, and levels of physical skill. Recently, […]
Summer can be a difficult season to cope with if you have medical issues with your heart. There are two physiological ways to regulate body temperature in the heat, and both tax our cardiovascular system. Depending on how hot the weather gets, summer heat can have a severe effect on your heart health. People with […]
Especially when it comes to heart health, men need to learn what they can do to live longer, healthier lives. Starting this month, men can take a handful of simple steps to ensure they live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Adopt Better Eating Habits Fast-paced living makes us pay less and less attention to our meals. We […]
Keeping your cardiovascular system healthy and robust takes effort. Other than a proper diet and rest, being active is one of the main requirements for a healthy life. Unfortunately, a sedentary lifestyle is the reality of many: research shows that Americans spend an average of 11 hours per day sitting. In preserving health, it’s essential […]
Everyone knows that regular physical activity is one of the keys to living a healthy life. However, different types of exercise provide different benefits, so choosing the correct athletic activity is important. If it’s your heart health that has you concerned, running is a powerful way to strengthen and improve the function of your heart […]
