Heart Disease: Know the Stats, Know the Facts
We’ve all heard the dire message that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. But do we really know the actual number of Americans that suffer from …
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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, …
We Hear a Lot About Blood Thinners – What Are They?
Andrea M. Russo, MD, Director of the Cooper Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service at the Cooper Heart Institute
If you watch news during the dinner hour, it’s hard to miss all the pharmaceutical advertisements, many of which talk about a …
Dental Health and Heart Health . . . Is There a Connection?
Sajjad A. Sabir, MD
Clinical Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology
Did you know that there is a common household item that may play a part in preventing heart disease? It’s the simple toothbrush. It makes sense that the billions of bacteria …
Sleep Apnea: Why Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Really Does Matter
It is a well-documented public health problem that many Americans don’t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep has been linked to excessive fatigue, headaches, delayed reaction times and difficulty concentrating. For many Americans, sleep deprivation …
Sitting Is the New Smoking
Want to live longer? Want to know one simple thing you can do? Stop sitting.
At a TED Conference in 2013, author and business writer Nilofer Merchant coined the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and …
Cooper Cardiologists Discuss Women’s Heart Month With WXPN
Heart disease kills one in three women every year. Cooper cardiologists Andrea M. Russo, MD and Kathleen M. Heintz, DO, FACC joined WXPN morning show host, Bob Bumbera, to discusses the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease in women.…
Menopause and Women’s Heart Disease Risks – Know the Facts
While menopause is a natural part of aging for women, it’s important for women to consider this along with the aging process in gauging their general health and overall cardiovascular heart health.
Many complex hormonal changes take …
The Mediterranean Diet…too good to be true? Find out!
By Maureen Scaramella, RD
Have you already concluded that those unwanted pounds are not coming off in 2014? Do you imagine going on a “diet” that requires you to eat delicious simple foods but doesn’t require you to avoid …
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 …