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 […]
The Facts Behind Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, representing over 34% of all mortality. Add in vascular disease (the #3 leading cause of mortality) and you can see why the prevalence of death from total vascular disease is such a concern. The bad news is that cardiovascular disease (CVD) […]