Cardiac / Heart Health

What Women Need to Know About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. But did you know that women pose specific risk of developing heart disease different from men?

Cardiac / Heart Health

Can Salt Help Improve Low Blood Pressure?

According to the expert, there is a direct correlation between salt and blood pressure: the consumption of salt raises blood pressure.

Cardiac / Heart Health

How to Prevent Aortic Aneurysms

Tips to ward off potentially deadly aortic aneurysms from Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Dr. Arthur DeMarisco.

Cardiac / Heart Health

I Have Atrial Fibrillation… Now What?

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with AFib, Dr. Grant Simons offers five tips on what you should do next.

Blood Pressure, Cardiac / Heart Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

How to Find the Right At-Home Blood Pressure Monitor

If you have hypertension, you may need to check your blood pressure at home. Learn expert tips on how to determine the best blood pressure monitor for you.

Blood Pressure, Cancer Care, Cardiac / Heart Health, Lungs & Breathing

Is Vaping Safer than Normal Smoking?

Electronic cigarettes have been marketed as healthier alternatives to cigarettes, but vaping brings its own list of dangerous side effects and warnings.

Cardiac / Heart Health, Men’s Health, Nutrition, Women’s Health

Is Keto Bad for Your Heart?

Keto may only be four letters, but it is one trending diet program. Two Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group physicians talk through its pros and cons.

Cardiac / Heart Health

“Satisfaction” After Jagger’s Heart Procedure

Mick Jagger recently had a heart valve replacement procedure. Learn about the recent advancements associated with valve replacements.

Cardiac / Heart Health

New Guidelines for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Some of the newer drugs that have been released and are commercially available are now first line for the treatment of AFib.

Cardiac / Heart Health, Nutrition

Choosing the Right Proteins for a Healthy Heart

Registered Dietitian, Laura Giménez, shares the best way to enjoy proteins (such a meats, beans and nuts) while maintaining a healthy heart.