Recommendations from the American Heart Association
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 20, 2021
Lifestyle has a huge effect on your health and wellbeing. This is especially true for your heart and cardiovascular health. Change isn’t as drastic or as hard as you might think. Just a few small habitual adjustments and you could alter your health now as well as into the future. Tips for a healthier heart
Love, Joy, Sorrow and Other Emotions Have an Effect on Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 9, 2021
How are YOU feeling? We all experience stress in our daily lives but when “stressed out” becomes your new normal its time to put your foot down and do something about it. Stress, unlike something such as genetics, is a controllable and manageable factor. Life in 2021 is a roller coaster. There is so much
What Does it Mean to Eat “Heart Healthy”? (Simplified)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 4, 2021
The cheat sheet for a healthier heart With billions of food products on the market it is more confusing than ever to know what to eat especially if you find yourself with dietary restrictions due to a health condition. Stamps of approval are all over the place “Gluten free”, “vegan”, “low sodium”, “fat free”, but
Varicose Veins – One of the Most Commonly Ignored Conditions
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 22, 2021
Never ignore varicose veins. Over time they will only get worse. It may not seem all that common, but varicose veins effect an estimated 40 million people just in the USA. Upwards from 50% of the population over the age of fifty currently have them. This does not mean that varicose veins are inevitable and
A Look at Inherited Heart Conditions
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 29, 2021
DNA is an amazing thing. It is passed on from our parents and acts as the blueprint to our bodies teaching our cells how to replicate and what traits we will possess. We get our dad’s brilliant blue eyes, our mom’s smile, but unfortunately, with the good also can come the not so good. This
Fainting Spell Causes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 14, 2021
If you have ever watched someone faint it can be alarming. They look a little pale, slightly off, and often their eyes will roll back in their heads just before going limp. While fainting has been portrayed in movies as a sign of stress or someone who is over dramatic, the truth is that it
Diet, Heart Health, and Catch Phrases
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 29, 2021
“You are what you eat.” & “Let Food Be Thy Medicine” – Two quotes that have stood the test of time. This long-standing duration in our language is due to the truth held in these two small phrases. While they may be considered catch phrases, the wisdom is valid. What you choose to feed
PVC’s What They Are and How They Can Affect Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2021
Premature ventricular contractions, otherwise known as PVC’s, are extra heart beats that don’t fit into the normal rhythm. They begin in the lower ventricles. They disrupt the normal beat and can make you feel a fluttering in your chest. They can be disturbing, but the question is, are they dangerous? Though they can feel scary,
Why People Visit a Nutritionist and Why You May Want to As Well
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 16, 2021
In the beginning eating was simple. We had what the earth would provide locally. Fruit, vegetables, berries, nuts, and if you could catch it – meat. That was it. These days we have a gargantuan array of endless choices of foods. Some natural and some artificial. It is immensely confusing. With the introduction of processed,
Heart Health Statistics for 2020
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 2, 2021
Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the United States despite the pandemic. While you may not be hearing a lot about heart disease in the news right now, it unfortunately has not gone anywhere. Death due to ischemic heart disease has risen 11% across the nation from 2019. Deaths due to high blood
