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Taking good care of your heart today can mean years of well-being in the future. These articles discuss the components that can affect the health of your heart and ways to monitor them.
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Your dietary habits are a major influence on your heart’s health. ChooseMyPlate.gov provides readers with a breakdown of nutritious proteins.
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What does your blood pressure reading mean? The American Heart Association explains what your blood pressure numbers indicate for your heart.
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Elevated cholesterol can increase your risk for both heart attack and stroke. The National Stroke Association offers some helpful suggestions on how to keep your cholesterol at a healthy level.
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Watching your weight is important, but managing your body mass index is equally essential to protecting your heart health. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute offers readers the opportunity to calculate their BMI.
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Obese individuals may want to consider bariatric weight loss to alleviate their risk for heart disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration describes the gastric banding process, a form of bariatric surgery.
Riverside Community Hospital offers comprehensive medical care for patients in the greater Riverside region. Our heart hospital can help you and your loved ones learn the steps to safeguarding your heart health for a lifetime of well-being. Call (951) 788-3463 or visit our website to learn more about the extensive number of services we provide.
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A major reason why heart disease is so prevalent in the United States is because too few people realize that they’re at risk. Serious conditions like heart attack and congestive heart failure may either come on suddenly or develop without warning signs. That’s why heart hospital specialists urge adults to know the facts about their heart health. In particular, the following three numbers can help individuals recognize early risk factors that may lead to more severe heart problems in the future.
Body Mass Index
Your weight plays a big part in determining your heart health, but stepping onto a scale each morning is not enough. Your weight number is important to know, but more imperative to safeguarding your heart is ascertaining your body mass index, or BMI. Your BMI is a calculation that factors in both your weight and height to determine if you are overweight or obese. If a person’s BMI is 30 or above, they are considered obese and may require bariatric weight loss to alleviate the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is not an inherently harmful substance, but most people consume more of it than necessary. When this happens, cholesterol will collect in the bloodstream, which can lead to dangerous artery blockages over time. Unfortunately, high cholesterol is not evident in most people. To find out whether you suffer from elevated cholesterol, make an appointment at your heart hospital to have your levels checked.
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure typically shows no signs, which is why you should see a heart hospital specialist on a regular basis to have your blood pressure read. Without consistent supervision of your blood pressure readings, you may be inadvertently putting additional stress on your arteries, which can lead to a heart attack in the future.
Do you know what your BMI, cholesterol, and blood pressure numbers are? If not, call Riverside Community Hospital at (951) 788-3463 to schedule an appointment at our Riverside facility. You can also learn more about the effects of obesity, elevated cholesterol, and high blood pressure by using our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral system.
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Heart disease might be the single greatest health problem facing Americans, but you can still do something about it. This video from the American Heart Association explains how adhering to “Life’s Simple 7” can significantly lower your risk for heart disease.
It begins with what you eat. Be sure to plan your meals around plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Begin a regular exercise regimen to stay fit. Try to maintain a healthy weight. If you are obese, consult with a doctor about your bariatric weight loss options. Also, make a commitment to stop smoking today. You should also keep up with your physician checkups to monitor important health issues like your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. By taking control of these factors, you can live a long and healthy life free from heart disease.
To learn more about “Life’s Simple 7,” call Riverside Community Hospital at (951) 788-3463. Our heart hospital offers a comprehensive array of preventative and treatment services for patients in the greater Riverside area.
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Losing weight can be challenging whether you are trying to lose five pounds or 50. When you are obese, it can become even more difficult to shed weight on your own. However, excessive weight can lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke, which is why heart hospital experts recommend bariatric weight loss for obese patients. Bariatric surgery can be the catalyst for a renewed commitment to living a healthier lifestyle. If you are curious about bariatric weight loss but would like to learn more about what the procedure involves, consider the following suggestions.
Attend a Bariatric Weight Loss Seminar
Going to a bariatric weight loss seminar can be a helpful first step for finding out more about this surgical procedure. You will likely learn about the most important aspects of bariatric surgery, including how to prepare for it, what the process entails, and how to adjust your daily habits after surgery. You can also ask questions that may arise while listening to the seminar speaker.
Talk to Other Bariatric Surgery Patients
While attending a bariatric weight loss seminar can be informative, discussing the procedure with those that have gone through it can be useful in understanding how the surgery can alter your life. You can talk to other patients about how their eating and exercise behaviors have changed since undergoing bariatric weight loss, as well as how their health has improved after the procedure. Seeing the first-hand results of bariatric surgery can be greatly encouraging for those who may question its benefits.
Consult with Bariatric Weight Loss Specialists
If you decide to move forward with bariatric surgery, you will want to schedule a consultation with your prospective surgical team. You and your doctors can discuss the details of your impending surgery, as well as your recovery period and weight loss expectations. By getting this information ahead of time, you can make a meaningful decision on whether bariatric weight loss is the right choice for you.
Riverside Community Hospital offers bariatric weight loss services for patients in the greater Riverside region. To find out more about our bariatric surgery seminars, or to schedule a consultation with a bariatric weight loss specialist, call (951) 788-3463.
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Join us for our 3rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show and Brunch titled "Women, Let's Talk Heart to Heart!"
Come pamper yourself with free massages and take advantage of our healthy vendor booths and free cardiac health risk screenings from 10:00-11:00 am. Brunch and lectures from 11:00 am-12:30 pm.by Dr. Syed Bokhari, Cardiologist; Sheila Clarke, RMC Dietician; Dr. Sabah Langston OB/GYN.
Fashion show and giveaways from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Come dressed in your favorite red attire or native international dress. Special outrageous hat contest.
Registration fee is $15 Early Bird or $20 at the door. Call Riverside Community Hospital now to register at 951-788-3463. Space is limited.
