February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
New Technique Spares Cardiac Patients of Radiation...
This means the patient was spared radiation exposure that could equal the effect of several hundred standard X-rays.
April 18, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Global Obesity Rate Has Soared, Study...
Currently, more than one in eight adults are now obese globally-- a ratio that has more than doubled since 1975 and could surge to one...
April 1, 2016 / 2 min read
Landmark Study Clarifies Stroke Prevention Options
Stenting and surgery for narrow carotid arteries, both minimally invasive procedures, are equally effective, the 10-year study has concluded.
March 15, 2016 / 2 min read
Heart Disease: Prevention Saves Lives, Cuts Costs
Expenses related to cardiovascular disease represent 17 percent of overall national health expenditures.
March 3, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: 1 in 3 Americans Drink Sugar-Laden...
Nearly one-third of Americans consume at least one sugar-laden soda or juice every day, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease...
February 26, 2016 / 2 min read
Watch Now: 7 Ways to Love Your...
It was a “Heart-to-Heart on Health” for participants at a community program hosted by Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and held at South Miami Hospital....
February 18, 2016 / 1 min read
5 Tips for Preventing Heart Disease
Every year, heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of 610,000 people in the U.S., which represents 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the...
February 3, 2016 / 4 min read
Running the (Short) Distance for Your Health
Four studies of runners shows that running a total of just 51 minutes a week improves cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory and overall health.
January 19, 2016 / 2 min read
Figuring Your Ideal Weight
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered “normal”) using your height and weight. But a healthy weight is not just...
January 14, 2016 / 3 min read
New U.S. Guidelines: ‘Added Sugars’ Less Than...
For the first time, the U.S. government provides a limit to the amount of added sugar that should be consumed on a daily basis, under...
January 7, 2016 / 2 min read
