If you're a smoker, quit. It's the single best thing you can do for your heart health. Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. Now you KNOW I don’t like to rush through months/seasons/whatever, and I believe every time of year is beautiful for a different reason. Last night I was listening to a podcast and the topic strayed from a TV news recap into health and wellness habits. The host of the podcast was talking about how he wishes he were healthier and struggles with finding the time.If you follow me on social media, you know I was fully embracing self love and spending time with family and friends this holiday season, and not worrying so much about eating “perfect” and exercising a ton.
Read MoreI’ve been feeling down and out for days. I tried journaling, I tried talking it out with a good friend. I tried not talking. I tried retail therapy, I tried yoga. I tried walking.Your heart is the main organ of your cardiovascular system, a network of blood vessels that pumps blood throughout your body. It also works with other body systems to control your heart rate and blood pressure. Your family history, personal health history and lifestyle all affect how well your heart works.
Read MoreYour heart works with other body systems to control your heart rate and other body functions. The primary systems are:
If you're like most women, a healthy heart is something you take for granted. And when you hear the words "heart attack," you're more likely to think of your spouse than yourself. The epicardium is one layer of your pericardium. The pericardium is a protective sac that covers your entire heart. It produces fluid to lubricate your heart and keep it from rubbing against other organs