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Women and Heart Disease: Know Your Numbers
It’s always important to take time to bring awareness of heart and cardiovascular disease because it is the leading cause of death for both men and women — particularly those over age 50. Dr. Nina...
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Donna’s Story: I Learned That It Wasn’t ‘Just Stress’
Texas Health Resources is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Go Red for Women campaign. In February, we will share personal stories of several North Texas women who have faced heart disease and the...
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Simple Tips to Help Fight Heart Disease
Let’s face it, there really isn’t a bad time of year to look at ways you can improve your health. Dr. Robert Duhaney “It’s always important that we take time to bring awareness of heart and...
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Pass the Salt – Maybe
Is there such a thing as a healthy salt intake? Considering that salt has long had a reputation for being a culprit behind high blood pressure and heart disease, it may be difficult to answer “yes” to...
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Dana Thought He Knew the Signs of a Heart Attack
Dana Smith didn’t have a history of heart trouble, but the 59-year-old had suffered from frequent heartburn for years. He had gotten to be a pro at relieving the discomfort, but the nagging chest pain...
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No Butts About It: Smoking Kills
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, cigarette smoking leads to 21 deadly diseases. However, a report recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the dangerous habit may be...
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Reversing Heart Disease Through Diet
According to the World Heart Federation, those who live in the developed world have a 73 percent greater chance of having a new major cardiac event than those who live in the undeveloped world. Why?...
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Alcohol: Taking the Good with the Bad
When it comes to alcohol, moderation is the key to avoiding health problems, reaping potential benefits and being around to enjoy life for years to come. For many people, enjoying the occasional bottle...
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Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
One of the most frightening experiences for anyone to endure is the onset of a heart attack. Many people ignore the signs and are unaware of the severity of what is happening. According to the American...
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Heart Healthy Tips to Deal with Stress
Dr. Sandra Illum, Cardiologist Is stress affecting your heart health? According to Sandra Illum, M.D., a physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and HeartFirst, a...
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Cardiac rehab program gives patients tools to lead heart-healthy lives
For anyone who has experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or any cardiac-related event, the days and weeks following can be stressful for the patient and their loved ones. Texas Health Resources’...
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