It’s a great time to make a pledge to yourself to keep your heart healthy and start good habits that will last throughout the year. Here are some tips on how you can lower your risk of heart disease: Eat Healthy A healthy diet can help lower your risk of heart disease. Eating foods with […]

Less invasive approaches have transformed surgery in many medical specialties, particularly  cardiac surgery. Smaller incisions translate to less blood loss, less post-operative discomfort, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery and a generally more rapid return to normal activities. One such procedure is a minimally invasive approach for the maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. We sat […]

According to the movies, a heart attack is dramatic and obvious: pain in the left arm and severe chest discomfort tells you it’s time to call 911. But the reality can often be quite different. In addition to chest pain or discomfort, upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach, […]

Love and health are intertwined in surprising ways. Humans are wired for connection, and when we cultivate good relationships, the rewards can be huge. Here are a just few of the benefits of love on our physical and mental health: Less stress: Love and positive social interactions can lead to the release of feel-good chemicals […]

Statin medications have been used for more than 30 years to reduce cholesterol and to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Studies suggest that statins are associated with a 54 percent decrease in risk of heart attack and a 48 percent decrease in risk of stroke for those at risk for heart disease. […]