by Erin Pettygrove | Feb 18, 2026 | Stress Management, Cardiovascular Health
By Erin Pettygrove, RDN If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten before a difficult conversation, noticed your heart race before a big presentation, or realized you’ve been holding your breath during a stressful moment, it’s not a coincidence. Stress directly affects...
by Sophie Burnet & Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Cardiovascular Health
By Sophie Burnet, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd We know that sitting in a sauna can be relaxing, however, research shows that sauna bathing may also be beneficial for cardiovascular health. For example, studies have shown that combining regular exercise with sauna use...
by Yasaman Nourkhalaj & Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Healthful Nutrition, Cardiovascular Health
By Yasaman Nourkhalaj, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd When we think about heart-healthy nutrition, most of us think about the food we eat, such as increasing vegetables and whole grains and reducing red meat and other foods high in saturated fat. But even if your meals...
by M. Javad Ershad | Feb 17, 2026 | Cardiovascular Health
By M. Javad Ershad, MD If you have a smart watch, you might have seen the HRV measurement and asked yourself, “Is this useful to track for cardiovascular health?” or “Is it just another confusing piece of data?” Cardiologist Sahar Naderi, MD, says,...
by Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Daily Habits, Cardiovascular Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd There are many factors that determine if one is at risk of having a heart attack. There are a few factors we cannot control, such as age, sex, and family history, however, most risk factors can be managed with lifestyle changes and, if...
by Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Profiles, Cardiovascular Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and Stanford cardiologist David Maron, MD is on the front lines of prevention research as the Chief of the Stanford Prevention Research Center (SPRC). Dr. Maron received his...
