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

Lace Up Your Sneakers and Move

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

Live From The Heart

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

What About You? Heartcare is the New Self Care

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

Can Regular Exercise Lower Your Risk of Stroke?

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 Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know

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

Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s

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 for a Healthy Heart

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

Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.

Heart attacks are on the rise for 25-44 year olds. Heart attacks at any age are serious business but usually we think of this age group as relatively healthy and not high risk. So this marked increase over the last two decades is especially significant.     There are a few factors that could be contributing… Continue reading Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.

Broccoli Creamy Soup Aglio E Olio, Puffed Amaranth and Sun Dried Tomato

Chef Giorgione’s creamy broccoli soup topped with puffed amaranth is proof, once again, that food can be incredibly delicious and incredibly good for your health.    Chef Emanuele Giorgione is a skilled chef who deeply understands aromas, flavors, nutrition, and sustainability. He is also a generous chef as he has gifted the Adesso community with… Continue reading Broccoli Creamy Soup Aglio E Olio, Puffed Amaranth and Sun Dried Tomato