Unleashing the Power of Canine Companionship: How Dog Ownership Improves Heart Health
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, and it turns out this cherished friendship has more benefits than just providing unconditional love and loyalty. Research shows that dog…Read more
7 Steps to Heart Attack Recovery
After experiencing a heart attack, you may have many questions about heart attack recovery. How long will it take? Will I have to take off work? Do I need to…Read more
10 Tips to Protect Your Heart in the Summer Heat
Warmer weather and sunshine draw people outdoors, but it can bring dangerously high temperatures and the risk of dehydration. While everyone should take precautions in the summer heat, cardiac patients…Read more
What Are Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It is also…Read more
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a scary sounding name for a fairly common disease. CHF means that the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This…Read more
COVID Has Long-Term Effects on Heart, Arkansas Heart Cardiologists Say
You’ve seen it all in the headlines – COVID increases the risk of heart disease. It’s alarming and true! Continued research proves that anyone infected with COVID is at a…Read more
CPR: What You Should Know
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac…Read more
AED: What Is It and How Do You Use It?
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death, killing more than 350,000 people each year in the U.S. Cardiac arrest is when “the bottom chamber of the heart…Read more
Sugar and The Heart: How Much is Too Much?
Sugar affects the heart in several ways and can increase the risk of heart disease. “Sugar may cause inflammatory responses in the body and put more strain on the heart,”…Read more
9 Heart-Healthy Nutrition Tips to Try Today
Eating healthy can help lower your risk of heart disease. But with so many fad diets and conflicting information, you may feel overwhelmed about where to start and how to…Read more