My Work-Stress Wake-Up Call

As a cardiologist, I’ve always been aware of the effect that stress can have on the heart — in theory. But even I didn’t really understand how dangerous it was until I ended up in the emergency room with a heart blockage myself.

• Read More

Arthritis and Heart Risk

If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, achieving remission of it is the best thing you can do for your heart. The chronic inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis is linked to heart disease and stroke.

• Read More

Asthma and Exercise

Unfortunately, people who have asthma often forgo exercise because of the condition. But according to a study, that kind of behavior will only lead to poorer cardiovascular health.

• Read More

Control Your Diabetes

Most people think of diabetes as a hormone condition caused by the body’s inability to make insulin, the hormone that converts glucose, or blood sugar, into energy. But diabetes is really a cardiovascular disease, and a huge threat to heart health.

• Read More

Taking Blood Pressure Meds

Important research shows you can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke with no effort or added expense — just take your blood pressure medication at bedtime.

• Read More