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Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure.

Check with your doctor first if you have heart problems or you haven’t exercised recently, and start slow if you need to—every little bit helps! Try to get up to 30 minutes a day, five times a week. Ask friends to walk with you, or use a phone app to track your progress. Keep reading for more tips on how to start your walking routine.

Looking to improve your heart health with exercise? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

If your doctor says you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you might wonder why that matters or how to fix it. It’s normal for your blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays high, you are at greater risk of a stroke or heart attack. Most people can’t feel high blood pressure, so it’s important to check it regularly.

The good news is that there are many ways to treat high blood pressure. Losing weight (if needed), eating less sodium, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol may be enough to get your blood pressure under control. If not, you might also need to take pills. Learn more about high blood pressure and how to treat it.

Have more questions about your high blood pressure? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

After you’ve had one stroke, you’re at higher risk for having another. But the good news is there are things you can do to reduce the chances of a stroke happening again. Taking your medicine, doing stroke rehabilitation, and making healthy lifestyle changes can all help. Learn more about these strategies and the action you can take to help prevent another stroke.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on stroke risk.

You may have heard that an aspirin a day keeps heart attacks and strokes at bay. Daily aspirin is a good option for some people, but it can also cause serious bleeding. Should YOU take an aspirin a day? Use this interactive tool as a starting point to learn more about the benefits and risks of daily aspirin, then discuss with your doctor to decide what’s best for you.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health and your risk of stroke, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

Strokes are serious, and they can happen to anyone. One way to lower your risk of a stroke is by living a heart-healthy lifestyle, even if you don’t have existing health problems. A heart-healthy lifestyle will not only reduce your chances of a stroke or heart attack, but you’ll be modeling good habits for your loved ones. Follow these five tips to start living a heart-healthy life.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health and your risk of stroke, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

Stress can be helpful—it gives you a burst of energy when you’re in danger and can help you become more alert and focused. But if you’re stressed too often or if your stress lasts too long, it can negatively affect your body. Read to find out how stress can impact your heart health and what you can do about it.

If you have more questions regarding stress management for heart health, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

Statins are medicines that help prevent coronary artery disease. Statins help lower the bad cholesterol in your blood, and side effects of these medicines are rare. If you’re at high risk for heart attack or stroke, use this interactive tool to help you decide if statins are right for you.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on stroke and heart attack prevention methods.

Heart disease can mean a lot of things—but one of the most common types of heart disease is coronary artery disease. To help lower your risk of getting this common condition, there are five things you can do right now. Watch this video to find out more.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health and coronary artery disease, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

During a physical exam, your doctor may recommend cholesterol and triglycerides tests. These tests measure lipids—fats and fatty substances your body uses for energy. Lipids are stored in your blood and tissues. High lipid levels may mean you’re at higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about these blood tests here.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health and cholesterol testing, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

How’s your heart health? Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? Your doctor can do a screening to find out. The screening looks at your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other factors to determine your risk. If you need to lower your risk, together with your doctor you can decide what health habits to change and what treatment is best for you. Find out more about screening for heart attack and stroke risk here.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health and health screenings, contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.