How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans

The American Heart Association recently took a stand outlining issues that Asian Americans face impeding them from getting high quality heart health care and some steps that can be taken to remedy this. There are a variety of issues that can be faced by this group when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular… Continue reading How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans

What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. While there are numerous factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of cardiac events, one predictor of CVD risk is Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). Recent studies have found that elevated levels of Lp(a) in youth tracks with adult atherosclerotic cardiovascular… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth

Coffee: Friend or Foe When it Comes to Heart Health

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Numerous studies have shown that coffee consumption can be beneficial to our overall health and well-being. In particular, recent research has linked coffee consumption to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in women. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of coffee on heart health.   Coffee & CVD Risk Reduction  … Continue reading Coffee: Friend or Foe When it Comes to Heart Health

One Is The Loneliest, and Maybe Deadliest, Number

Harry Nilsson’s song “One” tells us that “one is the loneliest number.” But, according to a recent Harvard University study, it may also be the deadliest number, as now the concept of prolonged loneliness and increased stroke risk has been introduced.   The study showed that chronically lonely adults 50-years-old and over have an increased… Continue reading One Is The Loneliest, and Maybe Deadliest, Number