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March 9, 2018
New blood pressure guidelines affect millions
By uclahealth 
The American College of Cardiology recently updated existing blood pressure guidelines based on findings from the 2017 Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT). Previously, guidelines labeled people with a blood pressure reading of 140/90 as high risk. Now, if your reading is 130/80 you are high risk. This 10-point change means nearly half of American […]
Tags: blood pressure, blood pressure guidelines, exercise, heart services, high blood pressure, hypertension, increasing exercise, lifestyle modification, lower blood pressure, Mediterranean diet, SPRINT trial, systolic blood pressure
March 24, 2017
We know better, but we’re still eating too much salt
By Amy Albin 
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you know the importance of limiting your salt consumption. Too much sodium can cause excess water build up, causing blood pressure to rise and straining your heart and blood vessels. But despite this warning, a new study found that patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, are […]
Tags: cardiology, Dr. Gregg Fonarow, healthy eating, heart health, high blood pressure, hypertension, nutrition, Salt, sodium, wellness
February 25, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #13
By uclahealth
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, Mediterranean diet, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
February 23, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #11
By uclahealth
How to figure out portion size Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: diet, heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, portion size, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
February 22, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #10
By uclahealth
Healthy diet, physical activity, low stress and strong social supports really do help you live longer. Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: diet, healthy diet, heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, low stress, physical activity, social support, stress, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center
February 22, 2017
Women’s Heart Month: Are you at risk for heart disease?
By uclahealth
Seeing red? February is Women’s Heart Month, and each year women around the country wear scarlet to raise awareness of the risk heart disease poses for women. Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, causing one of every three deaths, according to the American Heart Association. Yet, experts say, many […]
Tags: abnormal heart rhythms, alcohol consumption, atherosclerosis, blood pressure, blood sugar, chest pain, cigarette smoking, diabetes, Dr. Karol Watson, fluttering heartbeat, healthy weight, heart attack
February 21, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #9
By uclahealth
Eating a Mediterranean diet pattern reduces heart attacks, strokes and death! Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: heart attacks, heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, Mediterranean diet, strokes, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
February 20, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #8
By uclahealth
Substitute liquid fats for solid fats! Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, liquid fats, solid fats, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
February 19, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #7
By uclahealth
Enjoy a bit of dark chocolate, but only in small amounts! Chocolate is rich in resveratrol, cocoa and antioxidants. Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
February 18, 2017
Celebrating Heart Month – Tip #6
By uclahealth
When possible, stand. Limit sitting time! Learn more about Heart Services at UCLA.
Tags: heart disease, heart facts, heart health, heart health tips, Heart Month, UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, women's health
