The Role of Diet and Exercise in Controlling Blood Pressure as We Age
Learn how simple lifestyle changes can significantly impact blood pressure management for older adults.
Heart Healthy Foods
Around 92.1 million adults in the U.S. are living with cardiovascular disease or the aftereffect of stroke. It is a leading cause of death in the United States. It’s important to know some preventative measures [...]
Help Prevent a Stroke
Dr. Cheryl Bushnell, a neurologist and director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wake Forest Baptist Health, states preventions are “not just for preventing stroke, but for preventing dementia as well. You can do the [...]
Signs of a Stroke
A stroke can be a scary thing to experience. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke may assist in being able to take quick action and perhaps save a life. The signs of a [...]
Health Benefits of Laughter
Laughter has physiological effects on the body; it changes brain function and body chemistry.[1] Some examples of the changes are: Increases heart and respiratory rates as well as oxygen consumption. Increases stroke volume of the heart [...]
Stroke Risk Factors
A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Then brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within [...]
Is Owning a Pet Good for Your Heart?
With cardiovascular disease (CVD) being the leading cause of death[1] in the United States, and obesity and physical inactivity being at epidemic proportions, there is a great need for novel strategies and interventions to reduce the [...]
Dash Into Heart Health
Looking for a heart-healthy way to eat a balanced, flexible diet that requires no special foods? The DASH eating plan might be for you! DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Researchers developed it more [...]
Walking for Heart Health
We often start the New Year with resolutions to improve our health and find over time that it is difficult to stick with a program. Walking is one of the best ways to get and [...]
Heart Healthy Foods to Try in Your Diet
Around 92.1 million adults in the U.S. are living with cardiovascular disease or the aftereffect of stroke. It is a leading cause of death in the United States. It’s important to know some preventative measures [...]
