This so-called adult life: Managing ACHD
You are probably tired of hearing it, but you’re an adult now. And your life has probably seen a lot of changes. Maybe you moved out of your house, went to college, started a relationship, or got a...
Tag: heart health
Food as medicine
By now, we’ve all heard the recommendations for a heart-healthy diet – reduce your saturated fat intake, avoid trans fats, cut back on salt. But did you know there are specific foods you can eat...
Summer road trips: Making the most of fast food
This is a continuation of our best tips for eating well on the road. Read the first article here. As much as I’d love to have only freshly prepared meals on road trips, being on the road (and on...
Pregnancy and the heart
Heart disease is not always a disease of the elderly. According to the American Heart Association, there are over 15,000 deaths due to heart disease annually in the U.S. in young women under the age...
Ask the expert: Should I take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
This week you may have seen news headlines touting aspirin as a way to prevent heart attacks. But does that apply to you? OHSU experts are cautioning against a run to the pharmacy until you know...
Your cardiologist is in the kitchen
If you are a patient at the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute some typical questions you might ask your cardiologist could include: How is my blood pressure? Should I be concerned about my...
Simple steps to maximize heart health
By now, we’ve all heard the recommendations for a heart-healthy diet – reduce your saturated fat intake, avoid trans fats, cut back on salt. But did you know there are specific foods you can eat...
A glimpse of Heartopia at the Heart & Stroke Walk
In a perfect world, what would you do for your heart? Would you exercise more? Manage your stress better? We asked our experts at the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute what they think a perfect...
The magic bullet for heart health?
If you knew there was a “magic bullet” that would reduce your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by 92% and lower your risk of other cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes,...
Is chocolate good for your heart?
Cocoa has been long been known for its good taste. But several epidemiological studies and some small prospective studies have shown that cocoa exerts beneficial cardiovascular effects. These...