Heart Healthy Living

Stay informed about heart, vascular and thoracic topics in this continuation of The Beating Edge blog from our Heart & Vascular Institute, which is ranked No. 1 in heart care in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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7 Ways to Shop and Cook Low-Sodium

Tags: diet, diet & nutrition, healthy diet, heart failure, heart health, high blood pressure, sodium

A few simple tips and tricks — for the grocery aisle and for your kitchen — can help you reduce your sodium intake.

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A Warning About Omega-3 Supplements (Video)

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Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements is good for your heart, but might be more useful as a preventive measure. If you already have cardiovascular risk, omega-3 supplements may have no benefit.

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5 Heart Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Tags: abnormal heart beat, arrhythmia, chest pain, coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, vascular disease

Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the US, is not something that should be taken lightly. Cleveland Clinic’s Richard Krasuski, MD, highlights five symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

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Know When to Treat Your High Cholesterol (Video)

Tags: cholesterol, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart health, high cholesterol, risk factors, whiteboard sessions

How high is too high for cholesterol? And when is it time for treatment? Answers to those questions are highlighted in this whiteboard session lead by Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Michael Rocco, MD.

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Know Your Cholesterol Numbers (Video)

Tags: cholesterol, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart health, high cholesterol, risk factors, whiteboard sessions

Now you know your cholesterol numbers—but do you know what they mean? Find out in this whiteboard session with Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Rocco.

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What is a Lipid Profile? (Video)

Tags: cholesterol, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart health, high cholesterol, risk factors, whiteboard sessions

A cholesterol panel, also called a lipid profile, measures circulating fats and risk of heart disease. Cleveland Clinic’s Michael Rocco, MD, explains what this fasting blood test tells us.

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What is HDL Cholesterol? (Video)

Tags: cholesterol, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart health, high cholesterol, risk factors, whiteboard sessions

Watch and learn how high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can protect the body from heart disease in this whiteboard session with Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Michael Rocco, MD.

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What is LDL Cholesterol? (Video)

Tags: cholesterol, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart health, high cholesterol, risk factors, whiteboard sessions

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is responsible for increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Cleveland Clinic’s Michael Rocco, MD, explains how it works and how to control it.

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Taking Care of Mom’s Heart With Dr. Cho

Tags: diet, exercise, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, nutrition, prevention, risk factors

It’s time for you to show Mom your love by considering her health for a change. Leslie Cho, MD, explains that Mom needs to monitor and manage her numbers, her diet and her activity level.

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Don’t Let Heart Disease Derail Travel Plans

Tags: heart, heart disease, heart health, news, prevention, travel, travel tips

For many people, summer means travel season. For people with heart disease, it means planning ahead to avoid health issues while you’re away. Read these important tips for a heart-healthy vacation.