Welcome to step 4 of our series, Ten Steps to Hearth Health: How to Not be a Statistic. So far we have covered how to: live from the heart, get moving (exercise) and nourish your body and heart. Today we are digging deep into something that affects so many of us, stress. The… Continue reading Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Purpose
Let’s talk about diet. I actually hate that word – diet. I hate it because a diet implies that you’re going on a thing that is going to change you or make you lose weight or do something to you. I don’t want that. I want us to be on a nourishment plan, a dietary… Continue reading Nourish Your Food and Your Heart
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
Welcome to Step 2 of our 10 Steps to Heart Health series. Okay, this is my favorite topic. I am so excited to tell you everything there is to know about exercise, (Don’t cringe -Please don’t cringe.) Just please hear me out. Exercise is not intuitive. What I mean by that is when I say… Continue reading Lace Up Your Sneakers and Move
People ask me all the time why I became a cardiologist. It was that one profession, that one thing that could help people live as healthy as they can be by taking care of their hearts. I have loved to move and eat well my entire life. Whether it’s dancing, skiing, walking, biking, hanging out… Continue reading Live From The Heart
Women. We are mothers, spouses, professionals, sisters, friends, daughters. Oftentimes, we’re presidents of our own homes and CEOs of the lives of the ones we love. With all that, is it any wonder that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Think of all the things on your to-do list for this week.… Continue reading What About You? Heartcare is the New Self Care
Did you know that 1 in 4 people will have a stroke in their lifetime, and the scariest part is, it can happen to anyone—including me. I survived a carotid artery dissection and stroke, and the experience has taught me the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of these types of… Continue reading Can Regular Exercise Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about in school. Only coming into effect last year, World Menopause Awareness Month (October) and World Menopause Day (October 18th) will help bring this period in many women’s lives into greater focus. Menopause Mandate, a collective of motivated women interested in… Continue reading Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential to significantly impact their quality of life. It’s a time when the body starts to manifest various changes, and certain health conditions can become more prevalent. Understanding these possible health challenges is absolutely critical for preserving not only physical well-being… Continue reading Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
Yoga is an ancient practice that is still widely practiced today. Although its roots are in spiritual mindfulness, yoga has also become popular for its physical benefits. In recent years, research has suggested that yoga can be beneficial to your heart health as well. The Physical Benefits of Yoga Yoga is a form… Continue reading Yoga for a Healthy Heart
