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?
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.
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
Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol that has been increasingly studied in recent years. It’s an important part of understanding cardiovascular health and can provide helpful information when considering treatment options. But first and foremost, it’s important to understand what Lp(a) is, how it’s tested, and the current treatment landscape. What is Lp(a)? … Continue reading What is Lp(a) Cholesterol and how does it affect my heart?
High blood pressure rates are bumping up the number of people with this issue. The American Heart Association (AHA) has forecasted what cardiovascular disease in our country will look like in about 25 years and that future gives many of us something in common – cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, by 2050, the AHA anticipates… Continue reading Cardiovascular Disease Will Impact More Than Half of Us by 2050
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
