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When Should You See a Cardiologist?

Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore 
It starts subtly. 

You experience a little tightness in your chest after climbing the stairs. You feel a strange flutter in your heartbeat when you’re lying in bed. Maybe you chalk it up to stress, aging, or one too many cups of coffee. 

You tell yourself it’s nothing. 

But what if it’s not? 

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United

Quality Care for All: Addressing the Unique Needs of Rural Communities

Healthcare is a fundamental need for all, yet access to quality healthcare services remains a significant challenge in many rural communities across the United States. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), more than 60 million Americans – about 20 percent of the U.S. Population live in rural areas. However, only 1/10 of physicians practice in these areas. More than

Can Optimism Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease?

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~  Chuck Swindoll, Pastor, Educator, and Speaker
Being optimistic is associated with lower blood sugar and cholesterol. A review of 15 studies with over 200,000 participants found a 35% lower chance of getting heart disease and a 14% less chance

Sleep for the Heart

Being heart healthy is not just about frequent exercise and eating right. Namely, getting enough sleep is crucial too. In parallel, regular exercise, healthy diet, and low stress will promote the deep, restorative sleep that is beneficial for cardiovascular health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults between 18 to 65 needs to aim for at

Meditation Heart Benefits

If you’re feeling too stressed out to hit the gym, or don’t have enough time to prepare a delicious and healthy snack, we have got you covered! Meditation is one simple tactic you can perform that will keep your nerves at ease and keep your heart healthy.

One study from the American Journal of Cardiology examined data from over 61,000

Mental Health and Heart Health

For quite a while, there was no recognition on the connection between mental health and heart health. Well now that thought process is changing as research indicates a connection between the mind and the heart. In other words, biological and chemical factors that trigger mental health can also influence heart disease.

With that in mind, and with May being mental

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