Prevent Heart Disease: Dr. Mary Branch's Guide

On November eleventh, we explore heart disease prevention with Dr. Mary Branch, a cardiologist at Cone Health. She explains that while aging increases risk, many factors are within our control. Heart disease is a spectrum of problems, from blocked arteries to irregular heart rhythms. Symptoms can be tricky, making early diagnosis crucial. Food is medicine; a healthy diet and lifestyle choices are more powerful than pills in preventing heart disease. Regular check-ups and baseline lab tests are recommended. Medical advancements offer new treatments and prevention methods, focusing on key targets like healthy cholesterol levels, weight management, smoking cessation, and diabetes management. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.