The circulating blood in your body creates pressure on the walls of the blood vessels – known as blood pressure. When this pressure is in the normal range, the circulatory system works well, and the heart can pump blood effectively to the entire body. There are two numbers used in a blood pressure measurement. The […]
American Heart Month – ABC’s of Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; however, it is largely preventable. The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Here are the ABCs of heart disease: Lower your chance of developing heart disease by decreasing the risk factors that […]
Heart Health: The Relationship Between you and your Doctor
As we kick off American Heart Month, each week we will focus on heart-healthy living. This first look is the relationship between you and your doctor. The first step towards heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Your risk depends on many factors, some of which are changeable, and others are not. Risk […]