Cardiac / Heart Health

Cardiac / Heart Health, Nutrition

RECIPE: Heart Healthy Hummus

Snacking doesn't always need to be unhealthy!

Cardiac / Heart Health, Exercise / Fitness

Do These 4 Things At The Gym to Improve Heart Health

There’s no time like the present to commit to a fitness routine that will have great heart health benefits.

What Causes a Heart Attack at a Young Age?

When 34-year-old Przemyslaw “Simon” Blazejowicz suffered a heart attack in February 2019, doctors at JFK Medical Center were initially puzzled why such a young man—who also worked out six days a week—would fall among the tiny percentage of Americans under age 40 stricken by heart attacks each year.

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, Stroke

When Does Carotid Artery Disease Need Treatment?

If you have CAD, there are several treatment options including a new minimally invasive procedure that can reduce your risk.

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.