Photos Courtesy of Vanessa Tostes The team at UCF Lake Nona Medical Center recently wore red on National Wear Red Day in support of and to raise awareness for American Heart Month in February. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Considered a silent killer, it affects one in three … [Read more...]
Why Every Woman Should Listen to Her Heart
When you hear about someone who has a “broken heart,” you probably think of a relationship that’s recently ended. And when you read about heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, you may tend to think about these as men’s health issues – not something that could happen to you. But the fact is that heart problems are a very serious health issue for women, with more women dying … [Read more...]
Four Things to Avoid If You Have a Family History of Heart Disease
Have members of your family suffered from cardiovascular disease or other heart conditions? If so, you are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Family history is a key component when it comes to heart health. But your family genes don’t equal imminent doom. There are things you can control to lessen your risk of heart conditions. Here are four things to avoid, … [Read more...]
Food As Medicine: Using Plant-Based Diets to Reverse and Prevent Disease
If you think eating vegan is only for animal lovers, think again. There is significant evidence that plant-based diets can help prevent, treat and even reverse some chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. This does not mean you have to go 100 percent vegan to get the benefits, but the more fruits, veggies, and beans you eat, the more health benefits you will … [Read more...]