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Women and Heart Disease Update: Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy
By Joanne K. Mazzarelli, MD
Clinical Cardiologist
Despite improvements in detection and treatment, heart disease remains the number one cause of death for women in the United States. In recent years, more focus has been placed on the differences between …
Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest … What’s the Difference?
With the recent tragic news of several celebrities passing away from a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest one might think these terms are the same and used interchangeably … they are not. These terms …
Webinar: “Preventing and Treating Heart Disease” With Dr. Perry Weinstock in partnership with NBC10’s Healthy You campaign.
Last week, Dr. Perry Weinstock, Director of the Cooper Heart Institute, conducted a live streaming webinar on the topic of “Preventing and Treating Heart Disease.” If you were unable to join Dr. Weinstock live, we have an …
Heat and Your Heart – Know the Warning Signs
The dog days of summer can take a toll on many people and it’s smart to take precautions when dealing with the hot, humid days of the summer months. Heat can cause an extra strain, …
Cold Weather and Cardiovascular Disease: Know the Risks
The increase in the number of cardiovascular events in the winter months has many contributing factors and theories. It is important to know how the cold weather can affect your heart, particularly for those with …
Traveling with Heart Disease: Tips for a Safe Trip
With the holiday travel season upon us, many people will be traveling to visit friends and family. Travel can be stressful, but if you are one of the millions of Americans who has heart disease …
Fall Super Foods
By Maureen Scaramella, R.D.
When we think of fall, we immediately think about pumpkin. But autumn weather also creates perfect growing conditions for other cool-season crops like squash, broccoli and fruits such as apples and pomegranates. All of these foods …
High Blood Pressure and Heart Risks: Get the Facts
The World Health Organization has identified hypertension, or high blood pressure, as the leading cause of cardiovascular deaths in the world. It’s a surprising fact, but one in every three Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension) …
Obesity Is Termed a Disease. . .Now What?
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. The Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary defines obesity as “a condition that is characterized by an excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an …