Complex Cardiac Devices: Beyond the Basics
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Superfoods for Heart Health: Avocados
Blog Series: Superfoods for Heart Health Post 3: Avocados – The Heart-Healthy Hero When it comes to foods that promote cardiovascular health, avocados are a true superfood. Creamy, delicious, and versatile, avocados are packed with heart-friendly nutrients that support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vascular health. Let’s delve into the science behind…
High Blood Pressure 101
The whats, the why’s and the what-nexts of a hypertension diagnosis. High blood pressure, sometimes known as hypertension, is a condition where blood circulating throughout the body exerts too high of a pressure against the walls of the blood vessels (think of water flowing through a hose, the pressure needs to be “just right” or…
Targeting Belly Fat and Preventing Heart Disease
Increased body weight is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, not to mention its impact on your daily life! The main measure used in determining your body weight risk is your waist circumference, which gives us a measure of the largest part of your…