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Yoga and Meditation for Heart Disease
by Kavitha M. Chinnaiyan, M.D., Medical Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Education, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in the United States and has rapidly...
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Simple Steps for a Heart Healthy Diet
by Barry Franklin, Ph.D., director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Following a heart healthy diet and becoming physically active is a great way to...
View ArticleDe-Stress at Your Desk
Work can be stressful, causing your heart to race and your shoulders to tense up. Of course a certain level of stress at work can be positive and motivating to get a job done, but stress that goes...
View ArticleMyths About Varicose Veins | Ask a Beaumont Doctor
Varicose veins are relatively common among both men and women, but there are many misconceptions about the condition and treatment options. Beaumont interventional radiologist Michael Bischoff, M.D.,...
View ArticleWhen it Comes to Exercise, Every Minute Counts
by Barry Franklin, Ph.D., director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Move more, sit less, is increasingly recognized as a ‘first-line,’ public health...
View ArticleFirst Steps to Quit Smoking
Kicking a smoking habit is a process, beginning with the decision to quit. Once you’ve decided you want to quit smoking, there are many ways to prepare before your quit day. Start the planning process...
View ArticleA Healthy Heart with Food Labels
It’s always important to look at food labels to understand what you’re eating, checking the serving sizes and calories to create a balanced diet, but choosing the right healthy foods can be tough. If...
View ArticleCan your birthday predict your risk for diseases?
According to a new study out of Columbia University Department of Medicine and published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, your birth month just might affect your...
View ArticleHeart Healthy Grilling
Summertime is a great time to switch up your cooking routine and head outdoors to throw your favorite foods on the grill. While you’re probably used to feasting on a hot dog or hamburger, we’ve got...
View ArticleWhy Summer Vacation is Good for Your Heart
When you’re growing up, summer vacation is synonymous with taking a break from school and playing outside all day. Even though you may have gotten a little older since then, summer is still something...
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Stressed out? You could be hurting your heart
Stress is something that impacts all of us, whether we admit it or not. Stress is a somewhat subjective term that describes the mental tension caused by the problems and challenges we all face and the...
View ArticleAll About LSD Running (Long Slow Distance)
Running has always been known as a great aerobic workout to burn fat and reduce stress. Many people know running helps with weight loss, lowers your risk for heart disease and diabetes and helps...
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Shovel Smarter This Winter
It’s one of those things you hear about anecdotally – a neighbor just around the block was out shoveling snow and had a heart attack. Everyone reflects and nods, but nobody really takes it seriously...
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Red Dress Competition Kicks Off American Heart Month at Beaumont
Four years ago, Beaumont Hospital – Troy employees began participating in a hospital-wide Red Dress Competition. Employees were asked to channel their inner Tim Gunn and create a red gown and dress a...
View ArticleIs the Super Bowl harmful to your heart?
Studies suggest stress from big games may trigger heart attacks Hot wings, nachos, sliders on one! With the Super Bowl just days away, the hype is reaching fever pitch. This annual NFL championship...
View ArticleSmoking and heart disease: a no-win scenario
The heart and lungs perform different functions for the body, so as you might expect, smoking, especially cigarettes, affects the heart and lungs differently. Here’s the biggest difference: if you’re a...
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9 things to know about your school’s AED
by Jennifer Shea, Beaumont Student Heart Check Event Coordinator Having an automated electronic defibrillator (AED) on site at your school can help you save a life, but only if you understand a few key...
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