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Reclaim Your Rhythm While Rocking Red Today!

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 11, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

This February, the 58th American Heart Month, the AHA is urging people all over the country to “reclaim your rhythm.” What does that mean? Quite simply, the AHA is encouraging people to reclaim control of their mental and physical well-being after two...

Heart Disease Defined

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 10, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased...

Atrial Fibrillation Q&A with Johns Hopkins Medicine

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 9, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

As we continue to honor heart month we turn to Johns Hopkins Medicine to learn more about specific conditions. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm abnormality, affecting more than 33 million people worldwide. Patients with AFib are at a higher...

Chocolate & Your Heart: Moderation Is Key

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 8, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

Flavanols are the main type of flavonoid found in cocoa and chocolate. Research has shown flavanols act as an antioxidant, help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clotting, lower cholesterol, decrease inflammation and reduce insulin sensitivity....

Heart Attack Symptoms: 7 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 7, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

Before watching this video, do you feel like you could have experienced some of these heart attack symptoms and not called 9-1-1 for yourself? If you feel like you are that person who may have ignored these symptoms, please comment down below. Heart disease is the...