February is Heart Health Month, and Dr. Palermo talks about heart-healthy foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet. Sign up for our Heart Healthy Cooking Class with Chef Joe LaPiana on February 13th. We look forward to sharing new recipes with you! ...
A recent study (August 1, 2022) in The American Journal of Cardiology shared some grim outlooks with respect to cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. Based on current trends; the journal article predicted the four biggest contributors to heart disease would all increase significantly by 2060 with a prediction of diabetes to rise by 39.3%, dyslipidemia, (elevated lipids) by 27.6%, hypertension by 25% and obesity by 18%. The biggest increases were seen in predicted elevations in stroke, heart failure, and heart attack; all predicted to be at levels over 30%. The increases were seen mostly in the female and ethnic/minority populations. While equitable access to healthcare is involved in the equation to tackle these increases, the primary focus needs to be on prevention with education on the...
Join us for our new Yoga + Learn series as we educate and empower your mind and body for 2023! Join Dr. Palermo and yoga instructor Suzanne Bergen for a collaborative Heart Centered yoga class followed by the information you cannot afford to miss regarding your heart and long-term risk factors associated with the development of heart disease. One in every 4 Americans develops heart disease. Yet, many of us still do not have the newest data and recommendations we should implement to avoid going down this path. Learn more about the latest preventative recommendations to give you a roadmap to assessing risks and preventing this deadly disease. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class and end with a short discussion with the providers. All levels are welcome modifications...
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