Alright, let’s do it; let’s talk about how sex can promote better heart health. While it’s not regularly talked about, the benefits are pretty wide-ranging. From increasing blood flow to lowering stress levels. Not only that, but studies have also shown that men who have sex at least twice per week decrease their likelihood of having a heart attack. And …
Cardiogram is reviewing our features related to atrial fibrillation (AFib), which has prompted us to launch our latest AFib Project! Over the past several years, Cardiogram has developed clinically-validated algorithms to estimate the risk of atrial fibrillation, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes using anonymous data from wearables. Our team is constantly working behind the screens to improve these algorithms, and to use …
There are plenty of health-based dietary fads that come and go. But one we know is here to stay? Eating more fiber. Namely through plant-based foods. Fiber, which can essentially be found in any whole, plant-based food, is necessary to incorporate into your daily diet in order for your body to function optimally. The benefits of fiber range from lowering …
February is typically known for Valentine’s Day, the day of love. However, there’s another heart-centric cause that coincides with this holiday: American Heart Month. American Heart Month is a time to spread awareness of cardiovascular health. It’s also especially a time to focus on making improvements towards positive heart health outcomes, and to become proactive in the prevention and management …
A cardiac arrhythmia affects the heart’s physiological rhythm. This is basically a disease that alters the electricity of your heart. As a result, your heart can beat too fast, too slow, or too early. In some cases, it contracts erratically, which is referred to as fibrillation. According to research, up to 5% of the population may have some type of …
Obesity has become a real public health issue over the past few decades. The rates of obesity, particularly in modern countries are staggering. In fact, over 40% of all U.S. adults are obese. And, sadly, the negative ripple effects obesity can have on our health and hearts is wide ranging. However, obesity can be prevented and reversed. Let’s look at exactly …
There’s an abundance of scientific research that links smoking tobacco to cardiovascular disease.1 This is because the toxic substances found in tobacco products will gradually wreak havoc on your heart and vessels. However, it is not all doom and gloom! By quitting smoking (and it’s never too late) there’s a good chance that over time, your risk of heart disease …
SPECIAL GUEST BLOGGERHi, Cardiogram Fam! In Part 3/3 of her SVT and Me series, Shaquana Graves (also known as Shay), a fellow Cardiogram member and cardiovascular technologist, details her experience with cardiac ablation. Once Cardiogram helped to validate my condition and concerns (all of which I share in Part 2), I was finally able to be truly heard by my medical …
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases in which the heart muscle has a hard time properly pumping blood. While these diseases can cause serious issues, there are treatment and prevention options for limiting its development, or avoiding it altogether. While cardiomyopathy can occur in any age group, 1 in every 500 adults has some form of it.What are cardiomyopathy symptoms? Symptoms of cardiomyopathy can …
Science shows us that most chronic diseases and conditions can be influenced, and even improved, by making changes to our diets1. Your genetics influence your metabolic processes and can either lead to increased risks of certain health conditions or they can protect you from developing those conditions2. Of course, the question then arises, “So, which diet is the right diet?” …
