Cardiovascular and other circulatory disorders include coronary artery disease, disease of the veins (i.e. peripheral vein disease) and arteries outside of heart, heart rhythm disorders, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Among diseases of arteries outside the heart is stroke, where basically there’s a blockage in the blood supplying a part of…
Men are more likely to die earlier than women. On average, men live about 5 years less than women in the US, i.e. 76 years vs. 81 years (CDC), and this trend is global. There could be many reasons for such a disparity. For example, although it may seem that women are more likely to…
Physical activity doesn’t necessarily mean running, jogging, or doing crossfit. It can simply be a brisk walk. Regular physical activity It strengthen your muscles and bones gives your heart exercise releases feel good hormones to your body Regular physical activity helps decrease risk of: Cardiovascular disease Blood pressure Diabetes (type 2) Stroke Cancer Dementia and…
Why the picture above? That’s the dinner I was lucky to have with my family on New Year’s Eve. Every dish on there is very healthy. If a few may not appear as healthy, extra yet easy steps were taken in the making (by the very talented cook, not myself) to ensure healthier ingredients were…
One can unknowingly weaken their heart over the years by following unhealthy life habits. What could these be? First to come to mind include unhealthy eating, living sedentary lifestyles and smoking. There are some cardiovascular disease risk factors that we inherent, however for the aforementioned ones we can take control and help minimize mainly by…
Annual wellness exams! Just like we have kids go to well child visits annually (or more often), we need to continue these yearly preventive health visits after we become adults. During these preventive clinic visits we will do education and counseling on important items such on nutrition and exercise, tobacco cessation or decrease in excessive…
Meal plans should be individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Meal plans are individualized, but nearly all recommendations follow a few common threads. Read on to learn the basic components of a healthy diabetes diet. 1. Eat healthy meals and snacks regularly throughout the day: Eating regular meals and snacks spread…
Excess Body Weight and Obesity: Eight out of ten people with type 2 diabetes are overweight! Research examining this association has found the excess body weight interferes with the body’s ability to efficiently utilize insulin, resulting in greater insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels. Weight loss is an important goal for individuals carrying excess…
A healthy diet is one that is rich complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, unsaturated fats, and includes all essential vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet includes whole grains, nut, beans, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats. Regular consumption of a healthy diet aids in preventing chronic disease. An unhealthy diet is one…
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