Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, LDLs, and HDLs: what do they all mean, and are they putting you at risk for a heart attack? Although the terminology might …Read More
Tag: Heart Disease
Live Free Home Health Care’s Top Tips for Managing High Blood Pressure
February 13, 2018
Older age and high blood pressure seem to go hand in hand, with the risk skyrocketing for those age 65 and above. By the time …Read More
Watch Out for These Heart Attack Warning Signs
February 1, 2018
Now that the stores are overflowing with heart-shaped everything in celebration of Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect reminder for each one of us to take …Read More
Send Some Love to Your Heart This Valentine's Day by Enhancing Heart Health!
February 10, 2017
Since it’s the only one we have, it’s critical that we treat it with as much love and care as possible! We all need to …Read More
Make Heart Health a Priority
February 4, 2015
By the time you finish reading this blog post, one American woman will have died of heart disease. This is a scary statistic, but thankfully, …Read More
Live Free Home Health Care’s Top Tips for Recovery After Heart Surgery
February 27, 2014
Heart surgery is complicated and requires rest, dietary changes, and specific care in order to recover without incident. Proper care after heart surgery can also …Read More
A Healthy Heart May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
January 26, 2011
A recent study published in The Archives of Neurology found that having higher HDL or good cholesterol may lower one’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Although …Read More
Heart Attack Signs for Women Can be Subtle. Do You Know All the Signs?
January 19, 2011
Although there have been numerous studies, it is still somewhat controversial that women’s reported heart attack symptoms are generally different then men’s reported symptoms. As …Read More
How to Take a Proper Blood Pressure Reading and Knowing When to Call 911
January 12, 2011
For those with heart disease or anyone who is required to take regular blood pressure readings, it is important to get as accurate a result …Read More
Recognizing Clinical Depression in a Loved One after a Heart Attack or Stroke
January 5, 2011
It’s not at all unusual for heart attack and stroke survivors to feel angry, agitated, scared or blue. Feeling forced to make lifestyle changes in …Read More