February 2018 is American Heart Month! The theme for this year is being in control of one’s heart health and that risks can be reduced at any age. Additionally, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute encourages everyone to move more for their heart health. Striving for at least 2…
February 7-14 marks Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week! During this time, everyone is encouraged to help raise awareness of this serious medical condition. CHD is the number one birth defect that affects every 125 babies every year in the United States. Parents whose children are diagnosed with CHD are presented…
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a problem with the structure and function of the heart, present at birth. CHD affects 1 in every 100 babies born each year; there are currently more than 2 million children and adults living with CHD in the United States. Despite being the number one…
The Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation is hosting it’s 3rd annual Walk for a Cure on Sunday, September 17th at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, NJ. The event unites pediatric cardiomyopathy families during Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month to raise funds in order to support research and education. All…
If you’ve recently switched to a healthier diet, you might be surprised to learn that even some healthy foods are better than others. Select fruits, wines and fish, known as “superfoods,” help to promote heart health with extra benefits such as antioxidants and omega-3’s! Eating healthy can make a HUGE…
It’s not news: daily exercise is good for your heart. But just because it’s good for you doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. The American Heart Association suggests at least 30 minutes a day for five days a week of heart healthy exercise to promote heart health and as a…
High blood pressure is a common concern for aging adults and individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Whether you are an individual who has been instructed by your doctor to check your blood pressure regularly or you would like to know more about blood pressure readings that are taken…
According to the National Stroke Association, there are 6.8 million adult stroke survivors in the U.S. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Act FAST and CALL 9-1-1 or press the button on your One Call Alert IMMEDIATELY at any sign of a stroke. Use FAST to remember the warning signs. Stroke…
Visits to the doctor’s office can be an ordeal. Especially if you have concerns about your heart health or you’re already not feeling well. Then you have to wait a long time just to be seen by the doctor. At that point, you might just want to rush out and get…
Back to school time is here, and for many families, there is an excited frenzy that accompanies it. While children’s faces light up at the thought of new clothes, backpacks and accessories, their parents simultaneously feel relief and stress. These feelings can be amplified for parents of children with chronic…
