Keep a Current Medication List

Kate Rahimzadeh Cardiogram, Healthy Habits, Heart IQ

Maintaining an up-to-date medication list is crucial for managing your health effectively. Whether you take medications for chronic conditions, temporary ailments, or preventive care, having an accurate record of all your medications can significantly enhance your healthcare experience. This simple practice can prevent medication errors, improve communication with healthcare providers, and ensure you receive the most appropriate and effective treatments. …

What’s Your Stress Level? How Does it Impact Your Brain?

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On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most extreme, how would you rate your stress level? What if I told you that stress is now considered a trigger for silent brain changes, which occur years before symptoms become obvious? Scores of well-designed studies routinely show that chronic stress can impair your ability to learn and adapt …

It’s National Cholesterol Education Month

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What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a substance that is both made by the body and found in certain foods. Cholesterol is part of a structure called a lipoprotein which is made up of varying amounts of both lipids and protein. Cholesterol has a waxy consistency and is used by the body in hormone and cell production and the digestion of …

How to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

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Flu season strikes every year, usually starting in the fall and lasting through spring. While some people treat it as an inevitable part of life, the flu is a serious illness that can lead to complications, especially for older adults, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. Fortunately, there are many ways you can protect yourself and stay healthy …

Meditation for Health

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You have probably heard of meditation, although what meditation actually means can be unclear, as it means different things to different people. While there are many styles, techniques, and traditions, almost all meditation includes a practice of focusing or clearing the mind by quietly witnessing your thoughts and feelings and external stimuli without getting caught up in them. Meditation practices …

Move From Healthcare to Self Care!

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the broad term for a group of diseases that typically coexist and include: About 1 in 3 Americans has at least one type of CVD. Prevention is the best treatment because CVD kills more people than cancer, accidents, and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined. CVD risk factors are a mix of modifiable and non-modifiable influences. Modifiable …

Work Stress and Cardiovascular Disease

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of American adults. Although much attention is given to the importance of diet, exercise, smoking cessation and the role of genetics, a lesser focus has been given to the role of stress reduction in the prevention and treatment of heart disease.   A large number of studies have demonstrated a clear link between …

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How to Form Healthy Habits that Actually Stick

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While many believe that habit forming is all about will-power, in actuality, it’s an art. There’s a lot that goes into it on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. And if you don’t know how to go about effectively creating a healthy habit, you’re left at a disadvantage (if not completely discouraged).  It’s been shown through research that about 50% …

Six Foods to Prioritize for Heart Health: A Global Perspective

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A groundbreaking 2023 study1 has made waves in the nutrition and health sector, drawing attention to six specific food groups that are connected to a reduced risk of heart disease and cardiovascular events. The findings come as a significant stride forward in understanding dietary patterns that might help combat the rise of heart-related health concerns on a global scale. Here’s …

Preventing Heart Disease with Mind-Body Techniques: Where Meditation, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meet Cardiovascular Health

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Though the leading cause of death worldwide, heart disease is largely preventable. Of course, shifting towards a healthier lifestyle is the greatest way to work towards prevention. And while the importance of diet and exercise is widely known, there’s an increasing volume of evidence showing us that mind-body techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness, could also significantly improve heart …