Want to get the most out of your workout? Get heart smart and stay in the zone.
When we think of cardiovascular disease, the mind often goes straight to dramatic events like heart attacks.
If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about your risk for heart disease.
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, mentally, emotionally and physically.
And while there are many obvious physical changes, there are also some changes beneath the surface.
Coronary arteries supply your heart muscle with the blood it needs to work properly. When these arteries become clogged or narrowed, blood flow to the heart can decrease.
If you carry a lot of weight around your waist, you’re boosting your risk for heart disease.
If you have high blood pressure or diabetes you are also at a higher risk.
Worried that long workdays are becoming the norm for you, rather than the exception?
More importantly, could working too much be bad for your health?
Research has long shown that what we eat is important for keeping our hearts healthy. But some people hesitate to even try a heart-healthy diet, assuming it will crash their food budgets.
That extra weight you’re carrying around your waist could put you at an increased risk for heart attack.
When it comes to heart disease, Endeavor Health cardiologists combine expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional care.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but one form of heart attack — formerly known by the antiquated term “widowmaker” — can be more serious than others.
