Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence
December 2020
HEART NEWS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND WELL
Sitting Raises Women’s Odds for Heart Failure
Too much sitting or lying down significantly increases older women's risks of hospitalization for heart failure, even if they get recommended amounts of physical activity, a new study warns. Learn more.

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is more likely to strike a person with diabetes than a person without diabetes. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke. In fact, a person with diabetes and high blood pressure is four times as likely to develop heart disease than someone who doesn’t have either of the conditions. Learn more.

Roasted Ginger Squash
Winter squash is classified as a fruit, but when we cook, we treat it like a vegetable. Try this simple recipe.