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Heart-Healthy Foods: What to Eat and What to Avoid Posted by Nick DiMarco

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. At Brookhaven Heart, we believe that maintaining heart health is crucial, and one of the most important ways to achieve this is through nutrition. In this article, we’ll discuss heart-healthy foods to eat and foods to avoid, as well as tips for making informed choices about what you eat. Heart-Healthy Foods At Brookhaven Heart, we recommend eating

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The Surprising Link Between Mental Health And Heart Health  Posted by Nick DiMarco

Mental health and heart health are more closely linked than many people realize. Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and stress can have a real impact on your physical heart health. It has been shown that people who suffer from mental health issues are more likely to develop heart disease than those who do not.  The Links Between Mental Health and Heart Health Stress is the most common link between the two. When you experience stress, your body releases hormones

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Commotio Cordis: The Reason Behind Damar Hamlin’s Collapse?  Posted by Nick DiMarco

On January 2, 2023, the nation was shocked by the sudden collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Speculation was rife as to the cause of the incident, with many people suggesting that it was due to commotio cordis. This is a rare event, and one that can be fatal. In this article, we will explain what commotio cordis is, so that you can better understand why it may have been the cause of Hamlin’s collapse. What Is Commotio Cordis?

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What To Expect After Your Angioplasty Procedure  Posted by Nick DiMarco

The term angioplasty refers to the practice of placing a balloon in a narrow or blocked artery to increase blood flow. Because this is an invasive surgery, there are certain things that you will be advised to do or not do after your angioplasty procedure. In this post, we will go into what the procedure does, who is a candidate for it, and what to expect when you get home. The Angioplasty Procedure  An angioplasty is a procedure that is

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