February is Heart Health Month

Your heart is a muscle and it requires oxygen-rich blood to function optimally. Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart have a buildup of plaque. Plaque is a fatty substance made up of cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the […]

February is American Heart Month

American Heart Health Month

February is American Heart Month. From Million Hearts website: “Many risks for heart disease and stroke—including high blood pressure and high cholesterol—may not have any symptoms. Many of these risks—specifically high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and obesity—are preventable and controllable. Controlling these risks could reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke by more […]