Make or Break Your Heart Health with Nutrition

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 25, 2019

Food used to be pretty basic. Vegetables, fruits, meats, nuts, cheeses, dairy, along with a few “other” category items such as mayonnaise, ketchup, and other condiments. These days packaged, boxed, and fast food is king. They outsell fresh food due to convenience and low price. But at what cost are you eating these things on

Foods That Boost Heart Health and Support Weight Loss

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 1, 2019

Looking to protect your heart while slimming down? We have compiled a list of some of the best foods to include in your diet plan. These foods that we have chosen to include are high in fiber yet low in calories. They will keep you feeling full and not create fat accumulation on the body.

Ways to Monitor Your Heart Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 9, 2018

Let’s face it. There is no single health topic more vital than your heart. It is the very essence of who we are as humans. Without a healthy working heart, life becomes far more difficult and may cease to exist at all. Your heart beats and pumps blood automatically, it isn’t a function we need

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: January 22, 2018

Do you have a life-threatening condition that could go undetected until its simply too late? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is just that. Most patients report no symptoms at all. They will be completely unaware of an aortic aneurysm. Some patients will report abdominal, back, or flank pain leading up to an aneurysm rupturing. The actual

Cardiovascular Disease – Defined

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 4, 2017

What is cardiovascular disease? – When it comes to the heart having anything at all perceived as “wrong” with it is a very scary thing. After all, your heart is the very core of your being. It beats and keeps all of the rest of your organs working thanks to life-giving blood being pumped through.

How Do You Know If Your Heart is Healthy?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 1, 2017

There are some basic tests you can do to monitor your heart and make sure it is staying healthy. First and foremost – check your blood pressure. Though one single reading won’t tell the tale, keeping a journal of readings can establish a baseline. If you are consistently within a good range, fantastic. If your

Coconut oil: Healthy alternative or bad for your heart?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: October 3, 2017

It’s a common ingredient in shampoos, skin creams, and tanning products, with a sweet smell that evokes imagery of tropical paradise. But coconut oil is considered by many to be a “miracle oil” with a host of dietary benefits, and those who cook with it believe it improves digestion, boosts metabolism and immune health, improves

What the Heart Wants

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: July 12, 2017

With all of the health information readily available these days from so many sources it can get confusing to try and decipher truth from fiction. Heart disease is one of the number one killers in the United States. Symptoms are often silent and can strike anyone, man or woman of any ethnicity. It is vital

Stress Reduction Tips for Heart Health

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: May 24, 2017

Most of us have heard about the myriad of health issues that stress can cause to the human body such as obesity, mental health issues, and even heart disease. Stress is bad news and in today’s fast-paced, action-packed world, it is impossible to avoid. This doesn’t mean that we are doomed to have weak hearts

Eat to Improve Cardiovascular Function

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: April 24, 2017

“Let food be thy medicine” – Hippocrates. There are some heath issues that you can actually solve through proper diet. If you have heart disease, are at risk for heart disease, or simply want to improve and safeguard your cardiovascular function, you might be interested to know that it is possible to eat your way