By Robert A. Somer, MD and Joanne K. Mazzarelli, MD
You might think, “What does treatment for cancer have anything to do with heart disease, and why do I need to think about this?” But, for a small population …
Oral Anticoagulants: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Thanks to all the pharmaceutical marketing we hear every day, most people are aware of a category of medications called blood thinners. But it’s not always clear from these commercials exactly what they are and what …
Another Way to Heart Health: Try Yoga
Yoga has been around for thousands of years and is used to experience increased relaxation, tranquility and spiritual insights. Traditional yoga is done slowly with a focus on stretching, breathing and meditation.
In recent years, yoga has seen a huge …
Another Milestone for Cooper . . . the 200th TAVR Procedure
On Friday, November 14, 2014, the team from Cooper Heart Institute’s Structural Heart Disease Program performed the 200th TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement; sometimes referred to as TAVI) procedure.
This represents a major milestone, and …
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 …
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 …