Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where good heart health begins. In this article, we suggest various ways to be more heart-healthy at home. Did You Know? Roughly 60-70% of the human body is made up of water. Not getting enough water can lead to headaches, lack of energy, and disruptions in […]
The big game can spike stress hormones, taking a toll on your heart and your health. Whether you’re rooting for your team or getting overly excited about a favorite commercial, our bodies respond to intensity by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. For anyone with heart disease or other known risk factors, such as diabetes, […]
Who doesn’t love a night out with good friends and even better food? If your plans involve dining out any time soon, the following are some great, heart healthy options to help keep you on track! #1 – Go for Lean! Ask for skinless chicken, fish, or a lean meat. #2 – Choose Water Every […]
Need a way to “tackle” the lack of healthy options at your Superbowl party? Easy Swap: Change Out the Dressing! Swap ranch dip for a hummus dip to go with your veggies. Hummus is packed with fiber to keep you full and contains heart- healthy ingredients, such as chickpeas, to help reduce “bad” cholesterol (LDL). […]
View a printable version of these recipes here. Baked Apples with Walnuts serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 Apples, Granny Smith, fresh 1/8 c. walnuts, chopped ¼ c. dried cranberries 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. orange juice INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out the core of […]
Several years ago, a study published in the Clinical Research in Cardiology journal reported that hospitalizations for heart failure patients tend to spike just after the holidays. Experts presume some unhealthy holiday habits – like eating high-salt foods, lack of exercise and the stress associated with travel may contribute to these numbers. Here at WakeMed, […]
Fall is finally here and while pumpkin spice is all the rage this time of year, most of the processed pumpkin-flavored foods you find on grocery shelves don’t provide all the wonderful heart healthy benefits real pumpkin has to offer. Using real pumpkin – whether straight from the farm or out of a can – […]
We may know that cholesterol is related to heart disease and that it can build up in our arteries. But where does it come from, how can we lower it, and when should we consider medication? Where does cholesterol come from? Our bodies make cholesterol in a tightly-controlled process that is influenced by genetics. Cholesterol […]
As North Carolinians, we’re incredibly fortunate to live relatively close to the coast. Just two hours away, there is an ocean full of abundant, heart-healthy seafood that can offer a great change of pace for your summer diet. From North Carolina snapper to catfish, blue crab and clams, indulging in the wealth of seafood our […]
Heart surgery is serious business – and the decision to undergo surgery is rarely taken lightly. If circumstances allow you to choose a surgeon or where to have heart surgery, it’s critical to do your homework. So, what do you look for in a hospital when considering heart surgery? We’re glad you asked – here […]
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