February is recognized as American Heart Month, a health observance that encourages Americans to focus on their cardiovascular health and understand the importance of adopting healthier behaviors that can decrease the risk of serious health outcomes, such as a heart attack or stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease…
On this episode of The Wellness Conversation, the discussion focused on heart health and its impact on families. Hosts Marcus Thorpe and Lindsey Gordon sat down with cardiologist John Hatanelas, DO, and NBC4 anchor Jerod Smalley to explore how understanding your heart can help you make healthier choices. “We have to be active. We’re meant…
It’s February, and we don’t need a groundhog (or, erm, a “weather reveal” cake) to tell us that the days are going to be cold and short for awhile yet. It’s probably why many people say February is the worst or at least the dreariest month (more about that below). But hey! It’s also the…
SOUTH CAROLINA (WACH) — February is American Heart Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone to take steps toward a healthier heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., with 702,880 deaths in 2022. In South Carolina, it was also the leading cause of death,…
Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Health is calling on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat heart disease, the leading cause of death in the state. This initiative comes as part of American Heart Month, observed in February. Dr. James McDonald, the State Health Commissioner, emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — As we head into February, doctors are reminding patients about the importance of taking care of their heart. With February being American Heart Month, it brings awareness of not only living a healthy lifestyle but to having more heart defibrillators in public areas. We spoke with Dr. Ashfaq Turk from…
Dr. Aditi Baghat (Photo courtesy Virginia Heart) ARLINGTON, VA-February is American Heart Month. First celebrated in 1964, American Heart Month is a time to increase understanding of heart disease and how to prevent it, as well as to recognize the tireless efforts of clinicians and researchers to advance the treatment of it. “For me, it…