A Heart Month Reminder: One Young Mother’s Story of Survival
Looking for answers after experiencing unexplained fainting episodes at just 33, Kymberli Petronio, wife and mother of four, sought out a heart specialist. The cardiologist recommended an insertable heart monitor, designed for people who experience infrequent, unexplained fainting, or who may have an undiagnosed heart rhythm condition.More than a year later, Petronio fainted again. This time, […]
Healthy Food for a Happy Heart
When stress hits hard as it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart — at the top of the New Year, or […]
Healthy Habits Help Your Heart And Brain
A healthy heart has many benefits, but did you know that a healthy brain is one of them? Brain health and heart health are closely connected, and forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age will help keep both your brain and your heart at peak performance.According to a recent survey from the American Heart Association, […]
Three Tips to Avoid Heartburn
Most people who have eaten a spicy meal have experienced heartburn – but for many, the problem may be much more frequent than the occasional bout of indigestion. Frequent heartburn can also be a symptom of a more serious problem called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Acid reflux is caused by the regurgitation or reflux of acidic […]