Cardiovascular Health

American Heart Month: The Heart Isn’t Just a Pump

The Heart Isn’t Just a Pump (And Cholesterol Isn’t the Whole Story) February is American Heart Month — a yearly invitation to pay attention to the organ that quietly carries you through every season of your life. (The first national proclamation naming February “American Heart Month” was issued in 1964.)  Heart disease is still the … Read more

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Heart Disease is Killing Us

Cardiovascular disease is the the number one killer of Americans and the leading cause of death globally. Yet many of these deaths are avoidable with preventative testing and addressing your personal contributing factors towards arterial plaque formation. Here’s the latest on how to properly assess your risk and get ahead of heart disease during American Heart Month.