Heart Disease Archives - Elite Care Family Medicine

In 2010, the American Heart Association(AHA) unveiled its heart health scorecard. Maintain a healthy weightDon’t smokeBe physically activeEat healthy foodsControl blood pressureManage cholesterolControl blood sugar For over ten years, doctors have used those seven items to gauge your risk of heart disease. This month, the AHA added sleep duration to the list. The new AHA heart health scorecard also updates the evaluation criteria for diet, exercise, and smoking...

The covid-19 pandemic has increased the risk of heart problems, even for people who haven’t had the virus. Today, we're looking at how covid-19 has affected heart health in the US. A recent Cleveland Clinic survey found that 41 percent of respondents reported some type of cardiac issue since covid hit US shores in March 2020. One-fifth of respondents reported having shortness of breath while fifteen percent reported dizziness and increased blood pressure and...

February is Heart Month which makes it the perfect time to start getting serious about your heart’s health. Caring for your heart’s health is important at any age--even for young adults. In fact, a 2019 study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital showed that heart attacks are on the rise in young people under 40. The good news is, you can improve your heart’s health by making changes to your diet and lifestyle. Stop Smoking and Avoid Secondhand Smoke We don’t have...