Light Drinking Good for the Heart

MONDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Two major studies confirm the current medical consensus that moderate drinking appears to be good for the heart but heavy drinking is bad for health in general. Read more »

Heart Disease is Largely Preventable

Many are unaware that heart disease is largely preventable.  Several factors increase risk for heart disease. Some of the factors can be avoided, but some can’t. And the more risks a person has, the greater the chance he or she may develop the disease. Read more »

Men’s Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish

The findings were similar when the researchers looked at fish oil consumption.

Among five groups based on fish oil consumption, the middle group, one that consumed 0.36 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids, showed a 33 percent reduced risk of heart failure. Read more »

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Heart Health Navigator, Maria Hostetter, RN

Maria Hostetter, RN, Heart Health Navigator

The RMH Heart Check program offers individualized screenings that assess a person’s risk for coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease today and the number one cause of death among adults in America. Participants spend an hour one-on-one with Heart Health Navigator Maria Hostetter, RN, to discuss their screening results, risk reduction strategies, and physician follow-up.