Author: Sydney Ridgely

When asked about the most beneficial form of exercise, the cardiologists at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Heart Center were unanimous in their response: Strength training. But what exactly is strength training? Why is it so beneficial and how can you get started, especially if you’re new to exercise? What is Strength Training? Also known as…

If you’ve ever experienced leg pain or cramping while walking that eases when you stop, it might be more than just getting older, it could be Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). And if that’s the case, there’s good news: one of the most effective treatments doesn’t require surgery or medication; It’s walking, specifically, through a medically…

Welcome to the final part of “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Over the seven weeks, we have dove into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ; your heart. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death globally, but the good news is, many of the risk factors are…

Welcome to post number six in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Just one blog left! Over the last few weeks, we dived into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ: your heart. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death globally, but the good news is,…

Welcome to post number five in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Just a couple weeks left! Over the last few weeks, we dived into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ: your heart. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death globally, but the good news is,…

Welcome to the forth post in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ; your heart. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death globally, but the good news is, many of the risk factors…

Welcome to the third post in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ; your heart. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death globally, but the good news is, many of the risk factors…

Welcome to the second post in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ: your heart. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death globally, but the good news is, many of the risk…

Welcome to the first post in our “7 Steps to a Healthier Heart” series! Over the next seven weeks, we’ll dive into simple, science-backed changes you can make to protect your most vital organ; your heart. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death globally, but the good news is, many of the risk…

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” for a reason. It can develop quietly and persist without symptoms, causing serious health complications if ignored. In this blog, Sarah Bush Lincoln, Cardiologist, B Lakshmi, MD, helps us break down the realities of high blood pressure—what it is, why it matters…