Two Servings of Raw Nuts a Week Can Lead to a Healthier Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 23, 2019
Research suggests that eating nuts reduces the risk of fatal heart disease and stroke leading to a healthier heart. Nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, and almonds have been shown to lower the risk of heart attack as well as stroke. Those who ate nuts two times per week were 17% less likely to develop cardiovascular
Insomnia Can Raise Your Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 20, 2019
Millions of Americans complain of sleepless nights now and then, but what if it becomes ongoing and even chronic? Not getting enough sleep can lead to bigger problems than being drowsy at work. According to a new study, those who are middle-aged and have hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease or have had a stroke
Sugar Addiction and Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 17, 2019
Sugar targets the pleasure center in the brain. It is highly addictive and hazardous to your health when not eaten in moderation. Not much was known in regard to the dangers of sugar until many years after it had become a common household staple. The harmful effects of a diet high in sugar are becoming
The Holter Monitor for Heart Monitoring
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 16, 2019
If your Cardiologist has suggested to you the idea of needing to monitor your heart rhythms the name Holter Monitor likely came up. While this is easy to do for a patient lying in a hospital bed, that becomes an expensive and often unnecessary proposition. Pre 1960’s there was no at-home option for 24/7 monitoring.
What to Eat When You Have Heart Failure (HF)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 9, 2019
These days “heart-healthy eating” has become a major catchphrase. While it’s a great idea for everyone to eat foods that benefit the body, especially the heart, those with heart disease and heart failure really need to pay close attention and change the way they configure their daily meals. Learn the Heart Health Rules if you
How To Know if Chest Pain Require Medical Attention?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 4, 2019
Experiencing chest pain can be terrifying. It is only natural to assume the worse. While chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, it can also signal many other conditions – some serious, and some not so serious. How do you know if your chest pain requires a trip to the emergency room,
Why Should I Visit a Nutritionist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 27, 2019
Most of us were taught by our parents how, when, and what to eat. But, for the most part, they didn’t have a large basis of nutritional knowledge. They also likely learned eating habits from their parents. When it comes to a healthy diet you cannot beat the professional advice of a nutritionist or licensed
Heart Disease – How Can I Help Prevent It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 20, 2019
Heart disease includes a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both. Though the fatality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still currently the number one cause of death globally, a statistic that is likely to keep its place for many years to come. While heart disease most
Do I Need A Stress Test?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 14, 2019
We often have patients come in and say “I think I need a stress test”. We then ask why it is they feel they may need to have the test done. Often we find that patients have no symptoms that would indicate the need for a stress test. No chest pain or shortness of breath
The Correlation Between Heart Disease and Diabetes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2019
Both diabetes and heart disease are two extremely prevalent conditions in our society. Most people believe the two to be completely seperate when there actually is a very real link. Approximately 65% of people with type 2 diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. Adults with type 2 diabetes are up to four times
