Incorporating art into your life benefits the heart and mind Art enjoys a long history as a therapeutic tool for your heart and mind. Painting, writing, music, theatre, dancing – there are many ways to express yourself with positive health benefits. It’s easy to get bogged down in your busy schedule and ignore this kind of self-care. But time to…
Tips for heart-healthy sleep There have been times in my life where sleep was last on my list of priorities. I know I’m not alone in that experience. But maybe learning about how sleep affects your heart can be the motivation you need to get those extra, crucial hours of shut-eye. It has been for me. How sleep impacts your…
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance made by the liver and required by the body for the proper function of cells, nerves, and hormones. Cholesterol travels in the lipids (fatty acids) of the blood stream, also called plaque, can build up in the walls of the arteries decreasing the flow of blood to vital areas of the body. If plaque…
Did you know some sodium is essential to your diet? Learn these sodium myths and facts to help you eat heart-healthy every day. Myth: Eliminate sodium completely for good health. Fact: Some sodium is essential to your diet. Myth: Sea salt has less sodium than table salt. Fact: Just like table salt, sea salt contains about 40% sodium. Myth: If…
Talk to your healthcare provider today to learn about your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and BMI (Body Mass Index). Your heart depends on it. We women sure know a lot of numbers by heart, like phone numbers, birthdays, pin numbers and passwords. But do you know the most critical numbers for your heart health? That knowledge could just save…
Knowing your numbers could save your life February is American Heart Month, and Rewire Me is proud to support Go Red For Women® to advocate, educate and prevent heart disease in women. The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Go Red For Women® saves lives. They encourage awareness…
How she overcame her heart condition to win seven Olympic medals
Dr. Johnny Lee gives us some advice about keeping our hearts healthy
