Cardiovascular - December 2012 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that heart attacks are more common around the holidays? If so, why is that? What can people do to lower their risk?   ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, changes in diet and disrupted schedules. Fortunately, many self-care steps can help keep your heart healthy.  One of the biggest challenges this time of year is healthy eating. For people with heart problems, choosing a heart-healthy diet amid an abundance of holiday foods can be daunting. But not straying too far from your normal diet is important.  

Shoveling snow can provide good exercise when done correctly but can prove harmful if people try to take on more than they can handle or ...

  "DAMAGE TO HEART MUSCLE FROM A HEART ATTACK CAN BE REVERSED BY DIET & EXERCISE"  Find out the answer on Mayo Clinic Weekend this Saturday! You may ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year; except for when it's not!  On the most recent program, Dr. Mark Frye  joined us to discuss ...