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Jack Miller's Journey to a Healthy Heart: Update for March 22, 2013

Jack Miller — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:35:31 +0000

This week, my workouts were cut short thanks to a cough and cold. Since I am feeling under the weather and am not breathing too good, it seemed like a good idea to skip Friday’s rehab.

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Jack Miller's Journey to a Healthy Heart: Update for March 15, 2013

Jack Miller — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:03:09 +0000

Well, another week of rehab has passed, but this time I experienced a little glitch. On Tuesday I had some discomfort that I hope was just gas, but it did cause some chest pain.

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Jack's Heart Health Update for March 1, 2013

Jack Miller — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:25:48 +0000

It is time for another update on my cardio rehab at the Bothwell Hospital Rehab Center. My schedule has changed and now I don’t have to get up and around as early as before. I changed classes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., something my wife liked too. The workouts are getting longer and harder, but that is as expected.

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For a Healthier Heart, Try the Mediterranean Diet

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:09:21 +0000

A recent study explains that a so-called Mediterranean diet—specifically one high in extra-virgin olive oil—is a great way to keep your heart in good shape.

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Jack's Heart Health Update for February 24, 2013

Jack Miller — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:00:48 +0000

Well, I have had several sessions at the rehab center of Bothwell Hospital, and I am enjoying them, I guess because I feel like I am at last doing something that is good for my health. I will have to admit the exercise has made me a little sore in spots, but I think that is a sign that I really need the activity.

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5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:43:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

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Jack's Update on a Journey to a Healthier Heart: Thursday, Februay 7, 2013

Jack Miller — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:39:49 +0000

Today I am officially in rehab, and my shoulders are sore to prove how far out of shape I am.

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5 Great Foods You Must Eat for a Healthy Heart

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:09:31 +0000

We’re in the midst of American Heart Month, so it’s more important than ever to focus on treating your heart right.

And maybe nothing matters more than eating the right foods.

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What Are the Best and Worst Cities in America for Heart Health?

Mike Adams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:52:32 +0000

Do you remember that episode of Seinfeld where a hypochondria-fueled George Costanza thinks he's having a heart attack after watching a segment on PBS called “Coronary Country”? Well, maybe George had a point. It turns out there are plenty of reasons to be fearful of heart disease, the leading killer of people in the United States.

Recently, the folks at Men's Health set out to find exactly where in America the dreaded heart disease resides the most.

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