The lifestyle choices you help your kids make today can go a long way in protecting their hearts tomorrow. Here are five simple, powerful ways to help them incorporate heart-healthy habits into their daily routines: 1. Make Movement a Daily Habit Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. That doesn’t mean structured workouts –  it can be as …

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America for both men and women. Despite this fact, many women don’t seriously consider their risk for heart disease. Some of this gender awareness gap stems from popular media. TV shows and movies tend to portray heart attacks and stroke as primarily male concerns. In 2019, an American Heart Association …

Experiencing a pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In addition to all the steps to prepare for the healthy new arrival of her baby, an expecting mom should also make a point of checking in on her own health — especially when it comes to her heart. A woman’s body undergoes many changes during pregnancy, including increased …

Does mowing the lawn, pulling weeds in the garden and watering the flowers feel like a drain on your time and your energy? While these summertime chores can be time-consuming, they also could be lifesaving. Physical Activity: Is Mowing the Lawn a Workout? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ages six …

A year ago, if you were to have asked Rebecca Bohn what she most appreciated in her life, her answer likely would have been different than it is today. Now, things some people consider insignificant are much higher on her list. “I’m just so thankful for the littlest things that are actually the biggest things,” says Rebecca. “Like being able …

There are times when it’s good to be first and times when, perhaps, you’d rather not be. Deep in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dustin Clark experienced both as the first ECMO patient treated at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. ECMO — extracorporeal membrane oxygenation — is a technology that helped some of the nation’s sickest COVID-19 patients survive respiratory failure. …

In most cases, heart failure is a progressive condition that prevents the body’s vital organs from getting the blood and oxygen they need. But advanced medical devices and better medical care are helping people with heart failure live longer and better. At age 67, Michael Long has outlived most males on his father’s side of the family. Heart disease has …

Someday, Veronica Williams and her husband Sean will have quite the story to tell their daughter Brooklynn about her birthday. That day, when Brooklynn entered the world, her mom came close to leaving it. It was March 9, 2022, weeks ahead of Brooklynn’s due date. For days, Veronica’s smartwatch had alerted her to an abnormally high heart rate. When she …

When it comes to high blood pressure, ignorance isn’t bliss. In fact, not knowing could kill you. That’s because high blood pressure (hypertension) has few noticeable symptoms. Left untreated, it can damage your kidneys, heart and other organs before you even realize you have it. The good news is by understanding your risk of high blood pressure and taking steps …

Getting enough quality sleep each night is good for your whole body – including making sure your heart stays healthy. Experts recommend that adults of all ages get an average of seven to nine hours of restful sleep each night to help keep their bodies (and heart) in tip-top condition. Dr. Anusha Shanbhag, MD, a Cardiologist at the Florence Wormald …