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  • Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Measure of Heart Health 10/20/2025

    BMI isn’t the whole story. Waist-to-height ratio provides a clear picture of heart health by highlighting belly fat, a key risk factor.

  • Your Calcium Score – What It Is and Why It Matters 2/15/2025

    Concerned about your heart health? Learn how a simple, non-invasive calcium score test can assess your risk for heart disease and help you take control.

  • What Is Heart Failure – and How Do You Know If You Have It? 2/10/2025

    Heart failure may feel overwhelming, but with early detection and proper management, patients can live full and active lives. It’s important to be proactive about your health and seek care as soon as symptoms arise.

  • 7 Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure 2/12/2024

    It’s heart failure awareness week, so take a moment to read about 7 Signs & Symptoms of Heart Failure that could help you identify a serious but manageable heart condition.

  • Most Common Heart Conditions in Women 2/1/2024

    Did you know that heart disease affects both men and women? It's the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. The good news? You can take steps to lower your risk. Understand the common heart conditions affecting women and the risk factors. Take charge of your heart health by adopting healthy habits. Let's work together for healthier hearts!

  • Has Your Heart Recovered from the Holidays? 12/11/2023

    The holidays are not always the “most wonderful time of the year”, especially if you have heart disease. Research shows that heart attacks spike during the months of December and January and researchers suspect that unhealthy holiday habits are one reason to blame.

  • How to Protect Young Athletes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest 10/27/2023

    If young athletes appear to be at the peak of health, why do we occasionally hear stories of these healthy individuals experiencing a life-threatening condition such as sudden cardiac arrest?

  • Here’s Why Atrial Fibrillation May Be Especially Dangerous for Women 9/28/2023

    Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. This irregular heart rhythm can cause blood clots to form in the heart, increasing the risk of stroke and heart-related complications if it is not treated. Are women at risk for this condition?

  • Don’t Miss These Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure 2/16/2023

    Early symptoms of heart failure are often subtle, and many people attribute them to normal signs of aging. Learn the symptoms and how to address them early.

  • Do This One Thing to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease 2/13/2023

    Did you know that making one small change to your diet can help your heart? Cutting down salt consumption could make a difference in the risk of heart disease & heart failure.