Top 10 Health Risks for Men
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
Cardiac Rehab is a Work of Heart
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease or has suffered a heart attack recently, your health problems can be scary, worrisome and even confusing. But with effort, experts say that
Living the Ornish Life
Constance Kilgore is a true believer in the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.™ “This program has saved my life,” the 71-year-old geriatric care manager and social worker says. Kilgore was born in Massachusetts,
Can Your Geographic Location Predict How You’ll Die?
There are a lot of factors that go into where you live. Maybe you were born there, maybe you relocated for work, maybe you moved to be closer to a loved one or maybe you’ve
Heart Smart Men Put Their Health First
With the demands of life, it can be hard for people to make sure they’re taking care of themselves — but there may be a reason men are stereotypically pegged as being notoriously bad at
Viagra: The Little Blue Lifesaver?
The commercials are ubiquitous to the point that just about anyone can list the side effects. Long the drug of choice for erectile dysfunction (ED), Viagra has also been found to help with heart disease,
Taking Student Health to Heart
When heart screenings are talked about, often it’s in relation to adults. But increasingly, there has been a push to make those screenings happen even earlier — in the teen years. The NCAA has mandated
Cardiac rehab program gives patients tools to lead heart-healthy lives
For anyone who has experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or any cardiac-related event, the days and weeks following can be stressful for the patient and their loved ones. Texas Health Resources’ offers cardiac rehabilitation
Heart Healthy Tips to Deal with Stress
Is stress affecting your heart health? According to Sandra Illum, M.D., a physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and HeartFirst, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice – the most likely
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
One of the most frightening experiences for anyone to endure is the onset of a heart attack. Many people ignore the signs and are unaware of the severity of what is happening. According to the