Post-Transplant Cardiac Rehabilitation Comes Slow and Steady
Can you imagine waking up completely immobilized, unable to breathe separate from a ventilator, and carrying the heart of someone who had died suddenly, tragically, and far too soon?!
The Exercise Prescription
With the recent push for getting everybody moving, for some, Health Screening, Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription as well as Fitness Programming are all areas where professional guidance may be necessary. The knowledge and experience of multiple Healthcare and Fitness Professionals combined provides a holistic approach for a lifetime of optimal health and well-being.
Type 2 Diabetes Management: Exercise Is an Important Component
Diabetes, if left unmanaged, has many serious complications such as loss of vision. It is imperative for anyone with diabetes to follow their doctor’s treatment plan. The plan may include dietary changes, exercise and medication. Exercise is important as it will help your body to use sugars naturally. It also has many other health benefits such as stress management, decreasing high blood pressure and preventing osteoporosis.
The Benefits of Health Coaching For Sustaining Patient Activation in Patients with Heart Disease
Heart disease, also referred to as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), is the leading cause of death for both men and women and responsible for approximately 610,000 deaths annually. Someone has a heart attack every 43 seconds in the United States and of those, 1 in 4 will die. Although the rate of mortality (death) has declined over the past few decades as a result of improved medical therapies, a staggering 30% of heart attacks annually are in people that have already had a previous heart event and face increased risk of dying.
Medical Fitness Network Partners with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF), whose mission is to raise awareness about prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest, including post-resuscitation care has announced its partnership with the Medical Fitness Network (MFN), an online health and fitness referral network.
Anthocyanins
These powerful compounds may help prevent CVD and cancer and boost cognitive function. Many dietitians are well aware of the benefits fruits and vegetables provide, but few may know the actual names and types of the disease-fighting compounds they contain that are so important for good health.
Omega-3 Supplementation — Help Clients Sort Through the Fish Oil Facts
Despite recent published reports suggesting that omega-3 supplements lack the cardiovascular health benefits they once claimed and could be associated with various health risks, many people continue to use them. According to the 2014 ConsumerLab.com survey of 10,000 supplement users, fish/marine oil supplements still were popular, with 67.2% of respondents using them.
Nutrition for Cerebrovascular Disease
Dietitians can help people who have had a stroke or are at risk for cerebrovascular disease understand and implement dietary practices to control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and lower the risk for having a second event.
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
Following a heart healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly modify a person’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease. A cardiac diet is also important for delaying or managing the complications of coronary artery disease. Dietitians are credible experts in the field of nutrition who can provide individualized nutrition counseling for cardiovascular disease.